Articles by Adrian Pennington

Behind the scenes: Undertone

While looking after his dying parents, VR Filmmaker Ian Tuason became obsessed with demonic possession stories, which planted the seed for the uniquely creepy sound design of his first feature.

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How vertical video became the new frontline for live sports

Live sports entertainment remains the most powerful driver of real-time engagement in media, but the format through which it’s delivered is rapidly evolving.

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MWC 2026

Is the race to 6G being driven by necessity, or FOMO?

6G is coming and promises massive improvements in efficiency across society. But beyond those with vested interests, 6G may not justify either hype or investment. Adrian Pennington reports.

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Oscars 2026: Contender breakdown for cinematography, editing and VFX

Angst and destruction are central recurring themes of the 98th Academy Awards, with multiple nominees using fire as a symbol of humanity’s fatal disregard for the planet.

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Behind the Scenes: Sentimental Value

The cracks in the inheritance of DNA, relatives, and property are at the heart of this critically acclaimed Norwegian tragicomedy. 

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Barbara Ford Grant at the Culver City Film Festival

Barbara Ford Grant: “A lot is happening behind closed doors”

In a world where production capability is ubiquitous and content costs nothing, creative vision is the only thing that matters, according to VFX pioneer and Hollywood consultant Barbara Ford Grant.

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MWC 2026

MWC 2026: Telcos confront the hard economics of 5G

With global 5G coverage now surpassing 50% of the world’s population, but consumer willingness to pay barely shifting, operators at MWC argued that the next chapter must be defined by utilisation.

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TheyDream

Sundance: Representation matters, today more than ever

As minority communities face attack in the US, two new films screened at Sundance Film Festival offer powerful takes on Latino American and Chicano culture.

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Young Elite

Vertical dramas: Market disruptor or passing fancy?

As studios begin to embrace the potential of vertical micro-dramas, should their rise be dismissed as merely a fad or a profound shift in the production, consumption and gender-bias of global storytelling?

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ISE 2026

ISE 2026: Thriving on an integrated identity

A show that mixes a vast number of different business areas shouldn’t work, but it does because the underlying technology is finally integrated.

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