Definition May 2024 - Newsletter

MPTS INDUSTRY

TECH IT OUT MPTS is a must-attend for media pros seeking the latest industry insights and networking opportunities

films including Poor Things . Also on the audio front, a masterclass with composer Benjamin Kwasi-Burrell will delve into the intricacies of music composition for film and TV, unlocking the creative processes and techniques essential for success. We’ll be making a beeline for the post-production talk on The Gallows Pole , which explores creating a workflow to support the creative vision. The Residence Pictures team behind the show will share the unique workflow they deployed to overcome the challenges of grading a period piece, shedding light on its naturalistic, painting-like palette.

The team from Mr Bates vs The Post Office is sure to gather a crowd, sharing a production masterclass on how they brought this incredible true story to life. Joined by former sub-postmistress Jo Hamilton, the discussion will observe the power of local content, including strong scriptwriting, casting and production. Sustainability remains a hot button topic for MPTS, and this year BAFTA albert will lead a series of sessions dedicated to exploring how our sector can be greener. Covering production, post, VP and technology theatres, highlights include We’ve Got the Power, which explores planet-friendly ways to power your set, and Planning for 2030, which will explore what new sustainability targets might mean for the supply chain. Also back on the agenda is AI, with one talk raising the question: how can production companies use generative AI both ethically and legally? Speaking of which, Que Sora Sora will delve into OpenAI’s controversial new text-to-video model, Sora, considering whether we’re

dealing with a game changer for moving image creation, overblown hype and scaremongering, or the beginning of a new opportunity. Continuing the theme, Generative AI and the Art of Storytelling in Production will reveal how new tools are disrupting traditional methods of conveying a narrative, with a panel of experts weighing in on how the industry can effectively harness ChatGPT, Sora and others of their ilk. We’re also looking forward to diving into the world of VP at this year’s MPTS, with panel discussions on integrating VP into traditional filmmaking, and a conversation with some leading women in the field including Niki Whittle (business development director at MOOV), and Stacia Pfeiffer, a creative technologist and futurist. Keep reading for our round- up of what not to miss on the show floor!

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