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Venice 2025: Interactive XR At the 2025 Venice Immersive Festival, XR experiences were more prominent and longer than ever, with sessions lasting up to fifty minutes.

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The winners of the 82nd Venice Film Festival Several awards were presented at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

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The GdA Director's Award from Giornate degli Autori goes to Inside Amir by Iranian Amir Azizi Iranian director Amir Azizi's film "Inside Amir" won the GdA Director's Award at the 22nd Giornate degli Autori event in Venice. The prize is €20,000, to be divided between the director and the international sales agent.

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Palestine takes center stage at the Venice Film Festival The 2025 Venice International Film Festival will focus on the Palestinian cause. Through film screenings, conferences, and symbolic actions, the festival will demonstrate how cinema can be a powerful tool for sharing testimonies and inspiring resistance.

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Netflix presents guidelines for using generative AI in content production Netflix has published guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in content production. These guidelines are structured around four main areas: data use, creative output, talent and performance, and ethics and representation.

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Venice president Alberto Barbera on the festival's impact on the Oscars, his expiring mandate and Gaza protests on the Lido: 'I would be surprised' if they 'didn't happen' Alberto Barbera, artistic director of the Venice Film Festival, has an impressive selection of films featuring big stars like Julia Roberts and George Clooney for the 82nd edition of the festival. Despite high expectations, Barbera fears disappointment.

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The Tirana European Youth Film Festival returns for its third edition The Tirana European Youth Film Festival (TEYFF) takes place from September 5-10, celebrating its third edition. Founded by young film enthusiasts, the festival provides a platform for emerging European filmmakers. All events are free to attend.

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The Swiss 'Netflix Act' delivers its first results: CHF 15.9 million invested in local productions in 2024 The "Lex Netflix" law in Switzerland, implemented on January 1, 2024, has already invested CHF 15.9 million in local productions. This law obliges streaming services and foreign broadcasters to invest at least 4% of their annual revenue in Swiss film production.

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Designer of iconic 007 logo Joe Caroff dies at 103 Joe Caroff, the designer of the famous 007 logo, has died at the age of 103 in a New York hospice. Despite his success, Caroff never received royalties for the use of his 007 logo, receiving only $300.

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Geneva and Neuchâtel to introduce cash rebate schemes to attract filmmakers Geneva and Neuchâtel have unveiled plans for cash rebate programs to attract filmmakers. Geneva will launch a 30% rebate in 2026, while Neuchâtel is offering a pilot program with a rebate of up to 15%. Both cantons announced these plans at the Locarno Film Festival.

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Scottish DIY filmmakers hope for success after government funding prioritizes development Screen Scotland has doubled its investment in development with the launch of the £1.2 million Talent Builder scheme, aimed at emerging filmmakers. This initiative builds on the company's focus on script development and short film funding.

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Bavaria Fiction claims world first after headquarters receives demanding sustainability validation Bavaria Fiction, a German production company, is the first major film and series production company worldwide to receive validation for its headquarters under the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and ISO 14001 Certification.


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