Filmmaking
Ben Wheatley spoke at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival about the rise of young directors achieving box office success. He promoted his 2025 film Bulk while reflecting on industry changes. The comments came as the festival runs through June 21.
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Rover, a new streaming platform launched in November 2025, provides short films paired with screenplays, technical breakdowns and director commentaries. The service seeks to make the filmmaking process more accessible to aspiring creators worldwide. Founded by Australians Alec Green, Jack Zimmerman and Will Gibb, it currently offers a curated selection of 55 films.
A video shoot in Edinburgh compared the iPhone 17 Pro's capabilities to a professional BlackMagic Pyxis 6K camera. The test revealed strengths in the phone's portability and color grading, though it fell short in depth of field and lens flexibility. Director of Photography Cal Hallows highlighted the iPhone's value for quick, creative shots.
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Portuguese filmmaker Laura Carreira has been named a BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 recipient. In a recent interview, she discusses her acclaimed film 'On Falling' and her experiences as a filmmaker based in Scotland. Carreira also shares insights into her upcoming projects.