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Unifrance’s 10 to Watch Initiative Spotlights Rising French Talent

17 May 2026 at 06:35
Unifrance’s 10 to Watch initiative, launched in 2014, recognizes rising French film talent — and the org works to boost their visibility beyond France. The 10 artists selected were chosen by a committee of international journalists. The class of 2026 will be spotlighted at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20 at a lunch with […]

Brightin Star’s New 10mm f/5.6 II Ultra-Wide Is Just $75

15 May 2026 at 12:18

A person holds an Olympus OM-D digital camera with both hands against a dark background, focusing on the camera and the person's fingers on the controls.

Brightin Star has officially launched the new MF 10mm f/5.6 II, an updated version of its ultra-wide manual-focus APS-C lens that offers a wider field of view, closer focusing, and a refined physical design.

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  • The murky waters of Chile's salmon industry Agathe Fourcade
    Salmon is one of the most widely consumed fish in the world, with global demand exploding in recent years. In Chile, salmon farming has become the country's second-largest industry after mining, accounting for more than a quarter of global production. For the country's southern regions, it has brought an economic boom. But this success comes at a cost: deadly workplace accidents, polluted waterways and a disastrous effect on wildlife in the area. FRANCE 24's Agathe Fourcade and Martin Chabal rep
     

The murky waters of Chile's salmon industry

Salmon is one of the most widely consumed fish in the world, with global demand exploding in recent years. In Chile, salmon farming has become the country's second-largest industry after mining, accounting for more than a quarter of global production. For the country's southern regions, it has brought an economic boom. But this success comes at a cost: deadly workplace accidents, polluted waterways and a disastrous effect on wildlife in the area. FRANCE 24's Agathe Fourcade and Martin Chabal report.

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  • London's old double-decker buses and underground carriages get a second life FRANCE 2
    In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city's fabric. When these ageing vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the British capital's history and culture. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.
     

London's old double-decker buses and underground carriages get a second life

14 May 2026 at 13:52
In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city's fabric. When these ageing vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the British capital's history and culture. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.

Thypoch Enters Its Autofocus Era with the Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8

14 May 2026 at 12:00

A black camera lens marked "24-50/2.8" and "TTArtisan" stands on a gray surface against a gradient gray background, with focus and aperture markings visible on its barrel.

Shenzhen-based optics maker Thypoch has officially entered the autofocus mirrorless market with the launch of the Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8, a full-frame constant aperture zoom designed for Sony E-mount systems.

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  • PolarPro’s Split 50 Is Only Half a Filter, and That’s the Entire Point Kate Garibaldi
    PolarPro has introduced a new creative lens filter that intentionally leaves half the glass uncovered, and that unusual design is exactly what gives the filter its cinematic effect. The new PolarPro Split 50 is a split diopter filter designed to place two subjects at different distances into focus within the same frame, creating a distinctive look long associated with classic Hollywood filmmaking. [Read More]
     

PolarPro’s Split 50 Is Only Half a Filter, and That’s the Entire Point

13 May 2026 at 20:16

A bearded man in a red cap holds a camera lens filter up to his eye. Next to him is a close-up of a black Leica camera on a table with photo prints and a red magazine cover.

PolarPro has introduced a new creative lens filter that intentionally leaves half the glass uncovered, and that unusual design is exactly what gives the filter its cinematic effect. The new PolarPro Split 50 is a split diopter filter designed to place two subjects at different distances into focus within the same frame, creating a distinctive look long associated with classic Hollywood filmmaking.

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Boost in Animation, VFX and Location Shoots Down Under Fueled by Australia’s Incentive Boost

13 May 2026 at 17:25
o paraphrase a famous baseball film: If you legislate it, they will come. That has been the experience of the Australian film industry after the government boosted the Location Offset from 16.5% to 30% in July 2024 after a period of uncertainty. Another sweetener was the removal of the 20% above-the-line cap from the Producer […]

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