Backers of defeated proposal included WGA, SAG, AFTRA and DGA.

New definition of animated features affects Oscar eligibility.

Production community members receiving invitation include costume designer Nancy Steiner, production designer Nathan Crowley and cinematographer Xavier Perez Grobet.

Bob Gazzale has been unanimously tapped as President and CEO of the American Film Institute (AFI) by its Board of Trustees.

Keep up with emerging technology and trends while networking with top post-production talent in this HPA-sponsored program.

Indie filmmakers can start submitting to Slamdance, or Big Apple Film Festival if you’re NYC-based. The deadline fast approaches for AFI Fest and the Lifetime Movie Network competition. Budding directors can work on their independent features alongside seasoned mentors through the IFP Rough Cut Labs. 

Museum of Television and Radio becomes The Paley Center for Media, reflecting a broader scope that includes digital convergence.

Production company gets new SoHo digs.

Stardust Studios has announced its move to a new 7000 sq. ft. space in SoHo last month, which was designed by David Thompson and Assembled Edge. They are now located at 591 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY  10012. Phone number remains the same.

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