Jeff Troeber 7/1/24 Jeff Troeber 7/1/24

FilmLA To Raise Permit Fees, Citing Production Slump & Rising Costs

Nothing says we want production here more than rising permit fees!

Jeff Troeber 6/28/24 Jeff Troeber 6/28/24

Film and TV production drops in Georgia as risk of new strike looms

Apparently it’s not just slow here.

Jeff Troeber 6/26/24 Jeff Troeber 6/26/24

What’s going on with loan-out corporations? Hollywood workers seek answers

We at SDMP have been keeping you abreast of AB5 issues since the beginning. Apparently a way to steer clear of some of the AB5 issues is to create a single-person "Loan-Out" company, where by you as, say, an actor or screenwriter "loan out" your services to a production entity. A recent FB posting from Freelancers Against AB5 seems to indicate the EDD is planning to refuse the recognition of Loan-Outs. We cannot determine how legitimate the posting is, but this article from the LA Times seems to address the current status of Loan-outs:

Jeff Troeber 6/24/24 Jeff Troeber 6/24/24

Sony Will Use AI to Cut Film Costs, Says CEO Tony Vinciquerra

Hmmmm…cutting costs with AI? I wonder what costs they’re talking about.

Jeff Troeber 6/19/24 Jeff Troeber 6/19/24

Hollywood’s high-pressure expectations game has created a box office doom loop

The Memorial Day movie mayhem just ain’t what it used to be.

Jeff Troeber 6/1/24 Jeff Troeber 6/1/24

Balenciaga’s Gaffer Bangle, a Bracelet Resembling a Roll of Tape

We all know how cool grips and gaffers can be, but are they this cool?

Jeff Troeber 5/28/24 Jeff Troeber 5/28/24

This sound-suppressing silk can create quiet spaces

For those of you who use true sound blankets, you know how heavy and cumbersome they can be. That may soon be a thing of the past.

Jeff Troeber 4/28/24 Jeff Troeber 4/28/24

Under Armour AI debate - Director addresses criticisms and AI’s role in advertising

As AI video creation becomes more powerful, the vanguard of early adaptors will look to push it's limits, regardless of any backlash.

Jeff Troeber 4/23/24 Jeff Troeber 4/23/24

OpenAI Made AI Videos for Us. These Clips Are Good Enough to Freak Us Out.

SORA continues to be the benchmark for AI generated video. This Wall Street Journal video report features some interesting samples as well as a deeper dive into the team behind making SORA shine.

Jeff Troeber 4/13/24 Jeff Troeber 4/13/24

Innovision Talent Agency

It's always good to have access to as much great talent as you can. Here's another one just open in San Diego:

Jeff Troeber 4/2/24 Jeff Troeber 4/2/24

Small group of businesses testing new technology

In 2002, Verizon launched a clever ad campaign that used the phrase "Can you hear me now?" 22 years late we can hear him for sure, but can we be sure it's him that we hear?

Jeff Troeber 3/17/24 Jeff Troeber 3/17/24

Europe’s world-first AI rules get final OK

While AI regulation is on our radar here in the states, the EU is almost ready to approve a set of their own.

Jeff Troeber 3/9/24 Jeff Troeber 3/9/24

Nikon buys cinema camera maker RED

After this announcement, it looks like founder of RED Digital Cinema is in the black.

Jeff Troeber 3/6/24 Jeff Troeber 3/6/24

IATSE, Teamsters & Hollywood Basic Crafts Begin Contract Talks With Studios: Here’s What To Expect

It’s like Groundhog Day all over again…
Below-the-line workers are sitting down with the Hollywood studios to begin talks for new film and TV contracts.