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Gerwig gets Oscar-nom-robbed 🏆, Slovenian traveler’s photo-finish 📸, Netflix cables up your TV game 📺.
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Who Needs Oscars Anyway? And why is Greta Gerwig's latest flick the best you won't see winning? Keep reading, cinephiles!
In today's rundown:
🏆 Oscar Snub: Gerwig's Glory Denied
📸 Slovenian Shutterbug Steals Show
📺 Netflix's Cable Takeover 2.0
🔥 Press Worthy Stories
📚 Learn & Grow
Read time: 3 minutes
VISUAL CREATORS
AndreJa Ravnak & Caden Shephard Choi / Travel Photographer of the Year 2023
Slovenia is dominating travel photography.
For the second year in a row, a Slovenian photographer has been named the Travel Photographer of the Year.
This time, it’s architect AndreJa Ravnak taking home the prestigious title, following in the footsteps of her countryman Matjaz Krivic.
Ravnak’s winning shots highlight the dreamy landscapes of Czechia and Italy, earning praise for their “elegance” and “fairytale beauty.”
It’s not just the adults stealing the spotlight—14-year-old Caden Shepard Choi captured the Young Travel Photographer of the Year crown with her touching portraits of Navajo people in Arizona’s Chinle.
With over 25k entries from 147 countries, TPOTY continues to showcase the best our globe has to offer.
Are Slovenians really the kings of travel photography?Vote to see live results! |
🔥 Press Worthy
Nikon's elusive NIKKOR Z 180-600mm lens is still out of stock everywhere. But has been spotted on the grey market for $1,949, sans warranty. That's a $250 premium!
Berlin Boudoir: Capturing the essence of womanhood through empowering, diverse photography. Photography as an instrument for gender equality? She's picturing it.
Vienna's Leica store robbed on Christmas morning; burglars escape with high-end cameras and lenses.
Researchers develop a camera system that records how animals actually see the world.
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📚 Learn & Grow
Why Do Top Apps Always Launch on iOS & Mac First?
How to Rent the Perfect Studio for Your Next Project
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PRODUCTION MASTERY
Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures
In a stunning twist, Greta Gerwig – director of the year's top-grossing, critically acclaimed hit "Barbie" – was snubbed for an Oscar nomination.
Adding to the disappointment, Ava DuVernay’s "Origin" was completely overlooked, further highlighting the Academy's poor track record with Black women directors.
Charles Melton’s heartbreaking performance in "May December" also failed to secure a nomination. Meanwhile, Emerald Fennell’s Prime Video standout "Saltburn" didn’t make the cut either.
With surprises and snubs galore, this year’s Oscar nominations are sparking more debate than ever.
Should the Academy Awards be taken seriously?Vote to see live results! |
🔥 Press Worthy
Writers bear the brunt of Hollywood's risk aversion. Spec scripts and unpaid development work are now the norm, squeezing creatives.
Story clichés: friend or foe? Overused tropes, from the 'chosen one' to the 'big misunderstanding,' can cramp a writer's style. Time to break the cycle.
Andrew Haigh’s ‘All of Us Strangers’ is a queer twist on the ghost genre that’ll leave your heart haunted. Scott and Mescal spark pure magic.
L.A. Times chops 115 from newsroom, about 20% of staff, marking the company's second major round of cuts in 7 months. Cuts are getting way too common these days...
📚 Learn & Grow
5 tips on how to best prepare for a video shoot! (as a producer)
Say Cheese, But Legally! The Creator's Guide To Using Release Forms
Pros and Cons of Shooting in a Studio VS On-Location
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CREATOR ECONOMY
Alex Castro / The Verge
Remember when Netflix was all about groundbreaking originals? Yeah, well, those days might be over.
With the recent $5B WWE deal, Netflix is starting to look a lot like cable TV from the 2000s.
And it's not just wrestling – they're snapping up rights to everything from Avatar to Young Sheldon.
The strategy? Throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.
But with prices climbing (that $15.49/mo plan) and competition from the likes of Apple TV+ and Disney+, will subscribers stick around for the throwback lineup?
Netflix's throwback strategy: Cable nostalgia or costly gamble?Vote to see live results! |
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🔥 Press Worthy
MrBeast's X video raked in $263,655, but he's skeptical of the numbers, calling it a "bit of a facade". Creator payouts or ad buy?
Roblox opens Creator Store, focusing on creator safety & utility; developers keep 100% of proceeds.
VidIQ buys Creator Now: Education meets analytics.
IG tests Notes prompts for more chat engagement, targeting younger users who are 10x more likely to create a Note.
📚 Learn & Grow
TikTok Collab: The Art of Partnering
TikTok Tests 30-Minute Videos: What Creators Need To Know.
Google Ads’ New Chatbot Uses AI to Help Generate Search Ad Copy
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