Media workflows are being reshaped by the need for greater authenticity, richer context, and more flexible production models. This session brings together three timely advances: applying C2PA provenance standards to composable live media to strengthen transparency and audience trust; frictionless on-set metadata capture that embeds production intelligence directly into raw assets to speed post and asset management; and private 5G “pop-up” networks that enable agile, mobile-first live coverage of festivals and events. Together, these papers highlight how metadata, standards, and connectivity are converging to power more efficient, scalable, and future-ready media creation.