Directors Digest — Thursday 24 August

Emmy award-winning cameras, Netflix billions and High-End Drama. There’s plenty of glitz in this week’s Directors Digest. Read all about it below. 

Film

The New Statesman asks whether celluloid lovers like Christopher Nolan can prevent a digital-only future for film. 

In a body-positive moment, why does Hollywood remain out of step? (New York Times) 

Den of Geek looks at how research created Michael Mann’s heat.

Television

Emmy award-winning cinematographers talk about the cameras they use to create their look. (Indiewire)

In a Guardian editorial, Graham Ruddick argues that the BBC must do better on gender and pay — but they are not the only offenders. 

Sky has increased its investment in TRX, a TV Rights online platform. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Meanwhile, Netflix plans to spend $7 billion on content in 2018. (Streaming Observer)

Silver Reel is the latest production firm to move into the UK TV market, the Guardian reports.

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