America’s creative communities are under siege from massive online piracy. This harms creatives and consumers, alike. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, piracy costs the U.S. economy as much as $71 billion and 560,000 American jobs every year. Illegal offshore piracy websites entice users with “free” movies and television shows, then profit from questionable advertising, malware, credit... Read more
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will gather at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, February 18, 2024, for the 77th edition of the BAFTA Film Awards. The nominees were announced one month in advance, on January 18. In total, 38 films were nominated for... Read more
The Berlin International Film Festival, known as the Berlinale, will take place for the 74th time from February 15-25, 2024. One talented and lucky filmmaker will earn the festival’s top prize, the Golden Bear. Seven Silver Bears will be awarded for excellent directing, acting, screenwriting, or other crafts. A Golden... Read more
The 66th edition of the GRAMMY Awards® will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Crytpo.com Arena in Los Angeles. The awards show will be available for live viewing on CBS and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®. This year, 94 awards will be given in 12 categories. In addition to... Read more
In June 2023, Silicon Valley gave the world yet another sign that the apocalypse is nigh. Two tech bro billionaires began challenging each other to fight a cage match. Thus far, the world has been spared the dubious sight of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk grappling in the Colosseum. At... Read more
The 40th Sundance Film Festival will take place from January 18–28, 2024, in Utah. The Sundance Institute, which organizes the festival, is the premier nonprofit organization supporting independent filmmakers. In November 2021, Joana Vicente was named its new CEO. Joana is a CreativeFuture Leadership Committee member and a good friend.... Read more