Runway
Runway Replaces Unlimited Plan with Max on September 1
Runway is phasing out its Unlimited plan by September 1, 2026. Here's what existing subscribers need to know about the transition to Max.
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Viltrox
Viltrox Launches AF 75mm F1.8 and AF 90mm F2.2 EVO Lenses
Viltrox adds two APS-C portrait primes to its EVO lineup. The AF 75mm F1.8 starts at $329 and the AF 90mm F2.2 at $369, available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X.
Pre-Production
Cadrage Studio Enters Early Access as Pre-Production App
Cadrage GmbH launches Cadrage Studio in early access — a native macOS and iOS pre-production app with shot lists, camera diagrams, mood boards, and offline privacy.
Gear
Insta360 Enters the Gimbal Camera Market with Leica-Engineered Luna Ultra
Insta360 launched the Luna Ultra on June 10, 2026 — its first entry into the compact gimbal camera category — at $769.99 (USD). Co-engineered with Leica and unveiled at Leica's headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany, the camera targets mobile filmmakers and video creators with a dual-lens system, 8K
film competitions
Google, XPRIZE, and Range Launch $3.5M Sci-Fi Film Competition
Google, XPRIZE, and Range Media Partners are offering $3.5M+ for a three-minute optimistic sci-fi trailer — with the grand prize funding a full feature film.
fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T6: Everything the Rumor Mill Is Saying About the Next APS-C Flagship
The Fujifilm X-T6 is reportedly coming in September 2026 with a 40MP stacked sensor, 8K video, and two new lenses. Here's what the credible rumor sources are saying — and what to ignore.
Post-Production
Digital Film Emulation: Is Software the Most Cost-Effective Way to Get the Analog Look?
Shooting on 35mm costs $800 for 11 minutes — before lab development. Here's how film emulation software like Dehancer compares, what it actually does, and what you need to know before using it.
sofia coppola
Sofia Coppola Is Offering $20K, Mentorship, and Distribution to One Emerging Filmmaker — Deadline Is June 30
Decentralized Pictures and Sofia Coppola are awarding one emerging filmmaker $20,000, direct mentorship, and distribution on DCP+. Here's what it is, who it's for, and how to apply before June 30.
Runway
Runway's New Aleph 2.0 Can Reformat Your Video for Every Platform — No Reshoot Required
Runway's Aleph 2.0 now reformats existing video for any aspect ratio by generating what's missing — not cropping. Here's what it does, what it can't, and whether it's worth your credits.
Gear
DJI Just Released Its Most Ambitious Pocket Camera. The US Can't Have It
DJI's new dual-lens Pocket 4P is the most capable pocket gimbal ever made. Here's what it does, why US creators can't buy it, and how the Insta360 Luna Ultra changes everything.
ai
A $2,000 Film Made by Two Brothers With AI Just Got Into Tribeca. No Cameras. No Actors. No Crew.
The first fully AI-generated feature at a major festival premieres at Tribeca June 10. It cost $2,000, took three months, and was made from a living room. Here's the story.
GoPro
GoPro's MISSION 1 Pro Is the First Action Cam That Thinks It's a Cinema Camera
The first reviews of GoPro's MISSION 1 Pro are in. 8K 60fps, a 1-inch sensor, GP-Log 2, and a clear pitch to serious filmmakers. Here's what they found.