Saudi Arabia & its Rapid Expansion into Film Production
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in the film production industry, as part of its Vision 2030 plan. The country has recently lifted a 35-year ban on cinemas and is now aiming to produce and shoot 100 films and have 2,000 cinema screens in place by 2030. A target set by the Saudi Ministry of […]
Artificial Intelligence and Journalism: How to ensure a smooth transition
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism was discussed in a recent RTS webinar, highlighting both its benefits and risks. While AI has the potential to empower journalists and transform the industry, concerns about deep fake videos, articles and online bots pose a huge threat. Panellists, Symeon Brown (C4 News Correspondent), Ali-Abbas Ali (Ofcom […]
Four Key Highlights from the Edinburgh TV Festival: Ongoing Strikes, Freelance Crisis, AI & Commissioning Slowdown
Edinburgh TV Festival closed with a bang a couple of weeks ago, with a wonderfully insightful talk from actress and writer Meera Syal. There was a significant buzz around the Edinburgh International Conference Centre this year, with execs and creatives alike looking to grow their networks. We have drawn together this year’s key themes and […]