ABSTRACT
Chapter 13 explores the future of film and TV and the role of ‘virtual production’ and digital developments and their impact on the filmmaking process. It highlights the pandemic as a recent time of stress that accelerated the next stage of advancement and its influence and impact on long-term practices. In this changing world, it’s anticipated that there will be greater ‘interdisciplinarity’, IP across platforms, inclusion of all demographics and focus on audience data & sustainability. Major changes to day-to-day production would include: video backdrop stages, virtual camera angles & mega-scan locations. In an interview with producer and studio entrepreneur Paul Brett, we learn that demand for studio space has moved towards smaller stages & lower costs. Brett predicts that these spaces will expand into territories such as Ireland & Eastern Europe and into many areas which are under-resourced at present. He advises new filmmakers that any film can be made if you are resourceful about how you use space & highlights the advantages of developing a business plan and building facilities to produce your own slate of films.
