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The Human Touch in an Age of AI: Why Film Production Still Depends on People
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 Â The Academy Awards (Oscars) have officially update

Madison Allen
Nov 123 min read
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Emulsion in Focus: Why Shooting on Film Still Resonates in 2025
Discover why celluloid is back in 2025—major productions on 35mm, intensive restoration projects and the lasting value of analogue workflows.

Madison Allen
Oct 293 min read
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The Last Frame Before Pixels: Why Shooting on Film Matters in 2025
Why film is making a comeback in 2025—from blockbusters on 35 mm to high-resolution scanning and human-led restoration workflows.

Madison Allen
Oct 242 min read
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The New Celluloid Moment: Film, Scanning & Revival in 2025
Embracing the tactile, the real and the analog in a digital world ÂThe 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

Madison Allen
Oct 203 min read
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When Celluloid Takes Center Stage: Film, Restoration & Revival at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival
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

Madison Allen
Oct 174 min read
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