Music Video Preservation Society, the big screen event celebrating the artform of music videos, will be bringing a new show of classic music videos to none other than the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London's West End in May.The first meeting of Music Video Preservation Society at the Prince Charles Cinema takes place on Thursday, May 8th at 8.45pm. Tickets are on sale now.Up to now Music Video Preservation Society has taken place at The Mildmay Club in Stoke Newington, North London with a formula of showing great videos old and new, from classics to rarely seen gems on the big screen, with guests talking about music videos they have made to David Knight (Promonews, UKMVAs) who will be curating and hosting the show.The first special guest for Music Video Preservation Society at The Prince Charles Cinema on May 8th will be announced in the coming days. • Book tickets for Music Video Preservation Society at The Prince Charles Cinema here

After a year-long break, Homespun - the rising talent division of London editing house Stitch - is bringing back its acclaimed short film competition Yarns, a platform dedicated to discovering and nurturing the UK’s best unsigned filmmaking talent.In association with Kodak, the APA and Sine Audio Post, Yarns offers emerging directors a unique opportunity to transform their ideas into professional short films, with support from some of the industry’s leading creatives. Over the years, the competition has helped launch the careers of many filmmakers. Now, it returns with one of its most thought-provoking briefs yet: Disinfo.This year’s Yarns winner will receive £1,000,000 in gold bullion and the keys to a secret underground film studio. Okay, maybe not, but disinformation shapes the way we see the world, and that’s exactly what this year’s Yarns filmmakers will be tackling.The lines between real and fake, true and false, “right” and "wrong”, have rarely seemed so blurred. Election interference. Scams. AI. Deep fakes. False reporting. Yarns is calling on unsigned filmmakers to react creatively to the new abnormal and come up with a short film idea based on the theme of disinformation, either through fiction, documentary, satire, or even an experimental piece that plays with disinformation itself. All entries must be original and up to five minutes long.The full brief can be downloaded at disinfo.yarnsfilm.co.ukFilmmakers have until 11:59pm on May 2nd to submit their idea in the form of a script, storyboard, or treatment.Three selected filmmakers will be announced in June, following in-house judging by the Yarns team. Those three filmmakers will then be given £2,000 in funding, along with full post-production support from Homespun and its partners. It’s an opportunity for new talent to experience every stage of filmmaking, from concept development to final edit and premiere.Unlike previous years, Yarns will not be crowning a single winner, championing the success of all three films. The selected filmmakers will have their films screened at Curzon Soho on November 13th, celebrating their work on the big screen in front of industry professionals and film lovers alike in one of London’s most iconic cinemas."We’re so excited to bring Yarns back for 2025," says Leo King, Editor and Owner of Stitch and Homespun. "The competition has always been about giving emerging filmmakers a chance to bring their ideas to life, this year’s theme couldn’t be more relevant. We can’t wait to see how the entrants interpret the brief, whether it’s thrilling, hilarious, thought-provoking, or completely unexpected!"• Download the full brief here. Watch the Brief video here.

new—land have announced the arrival of acclaimed director AG Rojas to their roster for representation across the UK, Amsterdam and Scandinavia.Renowned for multi-garlanded music videos for the likes of Bon Iver, Mitski, and Florence & The Machine, and branded films for Coca Cola, Powerade, Reebok and Nike, Rojas is one of the most distinctive and influential directors, who treats every medium he works in as an artform, bringing a soft and artistic sensibility that has helped establish him as a household name in the creative industry.Rojas's creativity continues to evolve; his short film Godchild, commissioned by the Smithsonian Museum, tells the story of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and John Coltraine, through imagery and music. After last year’s release of Pare De Sufrir, a silent featurette on love and grief, his next film, Memory Casino, is due to come out later this year.He now joins new—land - the production company based in Stockholm, Copenhagen and London - for commercials, branded content, and music videos.Trine Pillay, MD at new—land London, says: “We’ve all admired AG’s work for many years at new—land; in fact he’s the directing hero of many of our younger talent. When we met him, it was so lovely to see what a genuine and passionate character he is, truly dedicated to his craft and his filmmaking. We’re beyond excited to welcome him onboard.”“I’m thrilled to be joining the new—land team," says AG Rojas. "Apart from the people, I’m drawn to new—land’s focus on creating meaningful work which is driven by emotion and a love for humanity, an ambition I share.”• Watch AG Rojas's reel at new—land here

Stitch Editing has announced the promotion of Chris Wilson from assistant editor to full editor on the company's main commercial roster, marking an exciting milestone in his career with the company.Wilson joined Stitch in 2017 and sine then he has also edited high-profile music videos and commercials for major brands, in addition to his main roole as assistant to senior editors at the company. His projects include Dave’s Funky Friday featuring Fredo, directed by Nathan James Tettey, which has amassed over 100 million views.His portfolio of music video work also features edits for artists like Stormzy, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Burna Boy, and Nothing But Thieves. He’s also cut commercial spots for brands including Urban Outfitters, Champion, Adidas, Chelsea FC, New Balance, and Specsavers.Chris’s passion for editing was sparked while creating skateboarding videos. Moving on to study Film and TV at London College of Communication, specializing in editing, he quickly honed his skills and began carving out his place in the industry.Most recently, Wilson worked on Heirlooms, a powerful short film created for Suicide&Co with agency VML. The hard hitting project, which reflects executive producer Will Castle’s personal experience following his father’s suicide, was produced by Sticker Studios and directed by Luke Brookner.“We’ve seen Chris grow into a brilliant and versatile editor with an innate sense of storytelling," says Stitch Editing MD Angela Hart. "His work on both music videos and commercials has been exceptional, and we’re incredibly excited to have him move into this new role at Stitch. We can’t wait to see where his talent takes him.”Wilson adds: “I’m incredibly excited to step up at Stitch. I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside some amazing talent, and the opportunities I’ve had so far have been truly inspiring. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow and challenge myself as part of the team.”• Watch Chris Wilson's showreel at Stitch Editing here