MCP Celluloid Weekly, 4 November 2026: Short Cuts on the road and film in the booth
Robert Altman’s 35mm roadshow reaches Bristol, Ciné Real teaches projection in Clapton, and a new 70mm print of La La Land gets its first outing in Los Angeles.
Has Bristol become a slice of Hollywood as major TV and film productions flock to the city
Bristol is in the middle of a film and television boom, with productions ranging from Down Cemetery Road to Disney + smash hit Rivals being filmed in our city over the past couple of years . Film and TV production … Continued
Bristol councillors approve sale of Bottle Yard Studios
The council will retain the freehold, while selling the leasehold on a long-term basis. Source: Bristol councillors approve sale of Bottle Yard Studios | News | Screen
Distortion Studios Opens New Virtual Production Studio in Bristol
Distortion Studios, launched by the team behind long-running production company Studio Giggle, has opened a virtual production facility in Bristol, South-West England. The 200m² studios will enable producers to create original IP utilizing virtual production technology, driven by real-time 3D … Continued
BAFTA shortlist 2023: Bristol animated film director misses out after making longlist
Joseph Wallace’s short film, Salvation Has No Name, did not quite make it to the shortlist after earning a place on the longlist Source: BAFTA shortlist 2023: Bristol animated film director misses out after making longlist – Bristol Live
Adventure Cinema event in Bristol cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’
More than 2,500 people had tickets for the Adventure cinema on the Clifton Downs in Bristol this weekend. In a statement organisers said due to an ongoing safety concern around the perimeter of the arena they have had to cancel. … Continued