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Production

Behind-the-scenes look at the production process of films, TV shows, and other media projects.

A meticulously recreated street scene from 1969 Los Angeles, featuring vintage cars and era-specific signage, representing the work of production designer Barbara Ling.
Production

Barbara Ling, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Designer, Dies

For Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' production designer Barbara Ling meticulously recreated 1969 Los Angeles with a 12-week prep period, ensuring every era-specific sign and vehic

Victor Ren· Jul 12· 2 min read
The iconic Hollywood sign illuminated at dusk, with a film reel in the foreground, representing California's commitment to its film industry and expanding tax incentives.

California Expands Film Tax Credits to $187 Million

Victor Ren · Jul 9
A vibrant Indian film studio showcasing a blend of vintage analogue cameras and modern digital editing suites, symbolizing the new film production ecosystem.

Prasad Corp and Monsoon Colour Lab Launch India Film Production Ecosystem

Victor Ren · Jul 1
A futuristic Indian film studio where AI robots and holographic screens assist filmmakers, symbolizing the industry's embrace of artificial intelligence for cost reduction and efficiency.

Indian Film Studios Embrace AI to Cut Production Costs

Victor Ren · Apr 7
A powerful image of Bengali film and TV industry workers, including actors and crew, striking for improved on-set safety after a tragic death.

Bengal Film TV Industry Launches Indefinite Strike After Actor's Death

Julian Mercer · Apr 6
A vibrant image showing an AI interface projecting a new film ending onto a large Bollywood screen, with filmmakers and actors reacting to the technological shift.

Bollywood Embraces AI to Rewrite Film Endings, Cut Costs

The re-release of a decade-old film with an AI-generated happy ending has ignited a debate across India's film industry. Studios see a path to lower costs and faster production, but artists and audiences are questioning the creative price.

Victor Ren· Apr 6· 6 min
An Indian film director reviews a holographic storyboard with an AI assistant on a futuristic film set, symbolizing the integration of artificial intelligence in cinema production.

Indian Film Studios Adopt AI to Rewrite Endings, Cut Costs

Indian film studios are rapidly integrating AI into their production pipelines, from cost reduction to altering film endings. This pivotal shift in India's prolific film industry has ignited a complex debate surrounding artistic integrity and the future of storytelling.

Victor Ren· Apr 5· 6 min