Filming

New FILM Act to Revolutionize Commercial Filming in National Parks, Easing Content Creation for Outdoor Filmmakers

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In an era when capturing moments via smartphones and cameras has become second nature, Jackson-area filmmakers Alex Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith have found themselves in the middle of a legal and regulatory storm, highlighting significant issues with filming permissions in national parks. Their ordeal culminated in a lawsuit against the Interior Department and Grand Teton National Park, setting a precedent that challenges the disparities in current federal filming regulations. Rienzie and Burkesmith, of Fior Productions, have long documented endurance athletes’ feats in harsh environments, particularly in the majestic Teton Range. Their work became contentious when … Read more

EUFCN Unveils Star-Studded Jury for 2024’s Best European Filming Location Award

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Brussels, Belgium – The European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) has officially unveiled the jury for its eighth annual EUFCN Location Awards. The jury this year includes notable professionals from the film and television industries, such as Tammy Glover from Sony Pictures Television in the USA, UK-based production designer Caroline Greville-Morris, Benjamin Hendriks, a supervising location manager from the Netherlands, as well as EJ Richards and Sabine Schulmeyer, who hold the same role in the UK and Germany respectively. These jurors will be responsible for assessing the entries submitted by EUFCN members. Their evaluations will be … Read more

Federal Judge’s Son Admits to Secretly Filming Women, Could Avoid Jail with Alternative Sentencing Program

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In New York, Daniel McAvoy, a 51-year-old man whose father is a federal judge, has pleaded guilty to charges related to secretly recording sexual activities with multiple women, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced. This week in state Supreme Court, McAvoy admitted to seven counts of unlawful surveillance after accusations surfaced that he had covertly filmed four women during private moments without their consent. McAvoy, residing on Manhattan’s affluent Upper East Side, reportedly engaged in consensually intimate encounters with these women at various apartments he rented. However, the women were unaware that they were being … Read more

$45 Million Awarded in Landmark Case Against South Carolina Landlord for Secretly Filming Tenants

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina judge and jury have ordered a landlord to pay $45 million in damages after he was found secretly recording his tenants, marking a significant judgment in privacy violation cases. The lawsuit arose when several tenants discovered hidden cameras installed in their rental homes. This breach of privacy led them to pursue legal action against the property owner, citing severe emotional distress and invasion of their personal lives. The court heard testimonies from the affected tenants, who described the psychological impact of knowing they were being watched secretly. One tenant … Read more