The Lens

Insights, updates, and deep dives into the world of professional video production.

June 15, 2026

Spielberg Makes New Jersey the Set

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day just gave us a clean reminder: great producing starts with the right place.

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June 6, 2026

Tribeca Opens the Door to AI Features

A fully AI-generated feature is heading to Tribeca, and every filmmaker should be paying attention.

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June 5, 2026

Netflix Hits Pause on Hannibal

Netflix paused Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua’s Hannibal epic, and it is a sharp reminder that scale only works when the plan can carry it.

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May 29, 2026

Cannes Picks ARRI Again

Cannes just gave us a clean reminder: the camera is only a tool, but the right tool still shapes the room.

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May 25, 2026

Hollywood Shoots Again

After years of runaway production, early 2026 data shows U.S. film and TV shoots may finally be finding their footing again.

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May 15, 2026

Bond Casting Starts

The next James Bond search is officially underway, and it is a clean reminder that casting is world-building.

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May 11, 2026

Cannes Sets the Tone

Cannes opens this week, and the lineup is a reminder that bold, director-led filmmaking still cuts through.

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May 5, 2026

Oscars Put Humans First

The Academy’s new Oscar rules do not ban AI, but they make one thing clear: human authorship still matters.

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