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How 2025’s restoration waves and widescreen film comebacks echo through sound-stages and studios like Black Hangar Rediscovered cinema: restoration as revolution This autumn, the international film-restoration movement is surging. In Bologna, the annual festival Il Cinema Ritrovato has returned with renewed force, drawing crowds to screenings of carefully restored prints — often from long-neglected or damaged negatives. As described in a recent feature in The New Yorker , res

Why sound stages like Black Hangar Studios are uniquely placed to benefit from the UK’s 2025 film-incentive surge. Why the UK is suddenly that  attractive to filmmakers This year, the UK film industry has gained serious momentum — thanks in part to a set of generous tax and business-rates incentives that are reshuffling where and how big productions are made. As of February 2025, eligible film studios in England are now receiving 40% business-rates relief , a scheme that runs

As AI tools proliferate across cinema, the decision to keep human craft at the heart of filmmaking matters now more than ever. The creative friction: AI enters the frame At the 2025 Venice Film Festival and other marquee events, the debate over artificial intelligence in filmmaking took centre-stage. While some festivals fast-track discussions on AI use, others remain undecided on the boundaries of human authorship. AIMICI+1  The Academy Awards (Oscars) have officially update

Discover how Black Hangar Studios is leading the green revolution in filmmaking — from LED volume stages to carbon-neutral production infrastructure.

Discover why celluloid is back in 2025—major productions on 35mm, intensive restoration projects and the lasting value of analogue workflows.

Regional film hubs like Louisiana and Berkshire are reshaping production geography in 2025—discover what this means for your processing, scanning and archival workflow.

Why film is making a comeback in 2025—from blockbusters on 35 mm to high-resolution scanning and human-led restoration workflows.

Embracing the tactile, the real and the analog in a digital world ­The analogue resurgence is quietly global In 2025, amid the hum of new digital cameras and AI-driven workflows, something old-school is gaining unexpected momentum: film on film. According to IndieWire , at least 21 feature films this year have been shot on celluloid—35 mm and larger formats—among them titles like Jurassic World Rebirth and The Smashing Machine. IndieWire+1  And it’s not merely nostalgia: as F

In October 2025, London becomes more than a festival city — it becomes a vital crossroads of past and future for cinema. The 69th BFI London Film Festival  (8–19 October) is not just premiering the latest titles; it’s also a moment when the craft of celluloid, restoration, and analogue revival reclaims its place in the limelight. For organizations like CPC London , Black Hangar Studios , and ORWO Studios , this year’s festival offers more than screenings: it’s a cultural mome

The revival is real — and more human than ever When the Edinburgh Filmhouse reopened in June 2025, it made headlines not just as a rescued local institution but as a declaration: celluloid is back . The newly refurbished venue will screen 70 mm, 35 mm, 16 mm, and 8 mm film prints alongside digital projection, embracing analogue formats as part of its mission to “celebrate full diversity of film.” ( The Guardian ) It’s the kind of bold move that many in the film world have bee

Virtual production is reshaping filmmaking with real-time creativity and efficiency, giving studios control while redefining how stories come to life."

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What does an executive producer do? They secure funding, guide creative vision, hire key talent, and oversee budgets to bring films from concept to release.

What is a feature film? A cinematic story over 80 minutes, designed for theaters, blending strong narratives with expert post-production craft.

What Does the Film Director Do? They transform scripts into cinematic experiences, guiding cast and crew through all stages to achieve their creative vision.

Storyboards are visual blueprints of scenes in a film, helping filmmakers plan shots, camera angles, and action. Mastering them streamlines production and aligns teams efficiently.

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