A decade ago film festivals used to be make-or-break platforms for filmmakers. They were the places where you would meet producers that could fund your project. Now, thanks to crowdfunding, filmmakers only need to be armed with an idea and an internet connection.

In the digital age where complacency is fatal and innovation is paramount, Polaroid are demonstrating their ability to remain relevant with the Fotobar – a concept store hoping to persuade America to print photos directly from their smartphones.

Over 27,800 photos are uploaded to Instagram every minute, and 1.8 billion photos are shared via smartphones and tablets daily. Leica is attempting to buck the trend for instant gratification with the launch of the Leica M Edition 60 camera – which doesn’t have an image display.

In the summer of 2014, US box office figures were down 15%, and there were a string of spectacular film failures. The number of frequent moviegoers fell in every age group, but the biggest drop came from 18- to-25-year-olds. Has Netflix killed the blockbuster?