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For designers navigating their early careers: Here, graphic designer Matt Burns explains why there's "more than one way" to find success in a creative career. He discusses his career path, which he describes as "anything but traditional." Read the interview below: #StandCreative creativeboom.com/insight/matt-b…

Hong Kong movie star Tony Leung filmed his first movie outside of Asia this year, and it's a psychedelic exploration of the psychology of plants. Read his interview with @indiewire below ahead of the "Silent Friend" #Cannes premiere. indiewire.com/features/inter…

We've known for years that digital piracy was just one vertical within vast criminal enterprises. A new report from @4SaferInternet and IP House reveals the scale of the problem. The report explores how organized crime profits from stolen content and uses those profits to fund drug and human trafficking, and weapons distribution. The report also examines how site blocking laws have been used around the world to combat digital piracy networks. Read the report below: overseas.digitalcitizensalliance.org

#Cannes 2026 is officially underway! In case you missed it, last week we published our guide to the festival, with information about the films, juries, and more. Read it below: creativefuture.org/the-2026-canne…

In an interview with @variety, #IT: Welcome to Derry costume designer Luis Sequeira breaks down the design choices he made while bringing Stephen King's classic tale to life. Pennywise's red costume was made of 135 (!) unique pieces of patterned fabric stitched together. Read more below: variety.com/2026/artisans/…

Sofia Coppola recently launched a short film award intended to nurture the next generation of visionary filmmakers. Coppola, whose films include "The Virgin Suicides" and "Lost in Translation," is a champion for independent filmmakers. She hopes that this fellowship will identify artists with a unique creative voice and support them with mentorship, funding, and promotion. Learn how you can apply below: russh.com/sofia-coppola-…

Sentinel Worldwide President & CEO Steven Tepp has launched a new #copyright blog: C in a Circle. The first post, titled "The Original Sin of Copyright," went live yesterday. Read it below! cinacircle.substack.com/p/the-original…

The #TonyAward nominees are out, and friend of CreativeFuture Christopher Gattelli was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography for "Schmigadoon." Christopher joined us for our 2024 CRC “Wonka” event in DC, where he discussed his work on the hit musical film. Congratulations to Chris and his "Schmigadoon" team! creativefuture.org/event/anatomy-…

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens this fall in Los Angeles. Last week, curators announced the museum's inaugural lineup. The exhibitions trace the evolution of human storytelling, from ancient sculptures to modern cinema. Read about the artifacts below: variety.com/2026/film/news…

#MayTheFourthBeWithYou: Here, Adam Savage goes behind the scenes of the upcoming film "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu." He spoke with director Jon Favreau about combining old-school movie effects with modern technology to bring the magic of Star Wars to a whole new generation of fans. Watch below: youtube.com/watch?v=ijk4XM…

Ahead of his film's #Cannes premiere later this month, director Kiyoshi Kurosawa spoke with @InRO about his career, his inspirations, and his creative process. Read it below: inreviewonline.com/2026/04/20/fil…

The real-world cost of piracy:

Last week marked 10 years since #Prince’s passing, but the world has not forgotten his name. To celebrate his life and legacy, read our newest #blog post about Prince’s longstanding commitment to #copyright and creator rights. copyrightalliance.org/prince-legacy/

Hanaé Sanchez has spent years labeled as a mixed-media artist, but she didn't feel that term encapsulated everything she wanted to do as a filmmaker. In her short film, "At Last," Sanchez threw out all the techniques for which she gained notoriety. In experimenting with creative styles, she was able to find a new voice for herself. Read more below: creativeboom.com/insight/how-ha…

Production designer Grace Yun worked with each of the main couples in "Beef" Season Two separately, carefully designing the homes of the leads to reflect their characters. Here, she discusses her unique creative process, and the details she considers as she crafts a fictional world from scratch. Read below: indiewire.com/features/craft…

"Star Wars" will return to the big screen this summer with "The Mandalorian and Grogu." In an interview with @Polygon, director Jon Favreau explores the ways in which this new film utilizes old-school Hollywood techniques to bring a sense of magic to the storytelling. polygon.com/mandalorian-gr…

As a creative, understanding your intellectual property rights is crucial to ensure your work is protected. In celebration of #WorldIPDay on April 26, we're sharing resources from our Creativity Toolkit, designed to help creatives navigate the complexities of intellectual property. The toolkit includes information for musicians, practical guides to copyright protection, and instructions on how to register your works with the United States Copyright Office. Explore the toolkit below! creativefuture.org/creativity-too…

Coachella wanted to let people know they could stream the festival live from their homes. So, they got animator Alistair Nicholls to create a 30-second claymation short, titled "Couchella." Hear from Nicholls here, in an interview with @creativeboom: creativeboom.com/inspiration/al…

Hong Kong action choreographer and director Yuen Woo-ping will be honored for his contributions to cinema at the Far East Film Festival this week. Yuen is known for pioneering the elaborate action choreography featured first in Hong Kong cinema, and later in global hits including "The Matrix;" "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon;" and "Kill Bill." Read more below: variety.com/2026/artisans/…

#ICYMI: Last week, we published the latest piece in our series of local arts roundups. This time, we took a virtual visit to the jewel of the Pacific Northwest: Seattle, Washington. Read about the artists and locations that make Seattle special below! creativefuture.org/amazing-artist…