Reviving the Classics: A Deep Dive into Rebooted TV Formats
Lumina recently attended another amazing RTS event that explored the ever-growing concept of the reboot. The renowned television formats, including Big Brother, Survivor, Gladiators, and Deal or No Deal, are making a comeback in the UK this year, returning to our screens after a significant break in one case for over 2 decades. These resurfacing […]
Four Key Highlights from the Edinburgh TV Festival: Ongoing Strikes, Freelance Crisis, AI & Commissioning Slowdown
Edinburgh TV Festival closed with a bang a couple of weeks ago, with a wonderfully insightful talk from actress and writer Meera Syal. There was a significant buzz around the Edinburgh International Conference Centre this year, with execs and creatives alike looking to grow their networks. We have drawn together this year’s key themes and […]
Our Key Highlights from the Searchlight & Lumina HR Forum 2023
On April 27th, HR experts from the media and entertainment industry gathered to commemorate the workplace of tomorrow. The event showcased an array of sessions, panels, topics, and speakers, featuring some familiar faces from various companies. While the event was insightful and thought-provoking overall, we’ve compiled key highlights from the day. Led by husband and […]
Coronavirus Concerns – Live Legal Webinar
Lumina and Searchlight once again partnered with Lewis Silkin, a leading specialist media legal firm, to offer a free live legal webinar. This was in response to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, how the media industry is coping under the strain and how to mitigate its impact. There was a very high demand for the information […]
Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered – Free Live Webinar
Many of you, if not all, will be working from home right now. Things do seem unclear with the global and industry situation remaining fluid. While this is a cause for concern, there are many industry experts helping to bring clarity to the situation. Lumina and Searchlight are once again partnering with Lewis Silkin to […]
The Crown-Maker: Andy Harries Masterclass
Using a talking dog toy as a prop in one of his pitches in his early career, may not have won him the pitch, but it certainly got people talking! And so indeed they still are. The choice of Andy Harries from Left Bank Pictures to present the Informa TBI Masterclass was inspired. Not only […]
London Film Festival 2019 – The Networking Opportunity of the Year
Last week marked the opening of the 63rd BFI London Film Festival, a celebration of world cinema and diverse talent. This year is proving to be one of the biggest yet, boasting more acclaimed filmmakers, artists and most importantly – films. The festival opened with the world premiere of The Personal History of David Copperfield, […]
Evening at the Opera: Summer Drinks Networking Event
Last week Lumina hosted a successful Networking Event that celebrated the last few days of the summer. The invite-only event took place at the prestigious Royal Opera House, with its iconic surroundings and stunning views of Covent Garden from the terrace. Heading into the Autumn and business running at full pace, people are returning back […]
EVENT | Netflix on the big screen
Lumina was in attendance for the RTS and Wildscreen collaborated screening of Netflix’s Our Planet and Q&A with the production team involved. A fascinating insight into the effort and determination to showcase the human impact on the furthest reaches of our planet, the poles. Hosted in the impressive auditorium at 30 Euston Square, guests were […]
EVENT | Banff Connect London
On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, Lumina was exclusively invited to the High Commission of Canada in Trafalgar Square for the Banff Connect London event. With speakers from several of the major TV production studios, it was a fascinating insight into the latest trends and the emerging talent within TV development. The panel consisted of: Moreyba […]