Chris Sturges
Global Consultant in Media and Entertainment. Co Publisher - WBN News Langley



AI is reshaping the film industry, creating new career paths in writing, editing, marketing, and ethics. From AI prompt artists to synthetic media managers, discover the hybrid roles that blend storytelling and technology in the era of intelligent cinema.
by Chris Sturges & WBN News Langley & WBN Ai
From the UK and Canada to South Korea and Saudi Arabia, a network of new global film production hubs is reshaping the movie industry. Tax incentives, talent pools, and diverse locations are creating a decentralized future for cinema worldwide.
by Chris Sturges & WBN News Langley & WBN News Abbotsford & WBN News Global
The U.S. filmmaking industry is undergoing massive change, balancing streaming and theatrical models, navigating AI and labor tensions, and adapting to a globalized creative economy. At stake: its leadership in a rapidly evolving cinematic world.
by Chris Sturges & WBN News Langley & WBN News Abbotsford
California is fighting to reclaim its film industry leadership with expanded tax credits, new studio projects, and talent investment — aiming to lure productions back to Hollywood amid growing global competition.
by Chris Sturges & WBN News Langley & WBN News Abbotsford
Cultural battles, AI disruption, and the rise of indie financing are transforming the film industry. As studios adapt, creators are taking control, reshaping Hollywood into a more global, decentralized, and politically aware ecosystem for the future.
by Chris Sturges & WBN News Langley & WBN News Abbotsford
China’s booming vertical film industry is redefining cinema for the mobile age. With platform support, celebrity talent, and new visual grammar, vertical storytelling is becoming a global force—transforming content creation, consumption, and distribution.
by Chris Sturges & WBN News Langley & WBN News Abbotsford
Hollywood is no longer the uncontested center of filmmaking. Wildfires, studio closures, rising costs, and global incentives are driving productions abroad, reshaping the industry's future into a truly decentralized, international model.
by Chris Sturges
Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films raises a crucial question: what does “made in America” even mean in today’s global film industry? From international co-productions to tax incentives abroad, the answer isn’t so clear.
by Chris Sturges