Five finalists from schools in the U.S., Canada and Portugal have been invited to attend the 58th Annual Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Awards, where the recipient of the CAS Student Recognition Award will be revealed and receive a check for $5,000.
The CAS Student Recognition Award Finalists are: Lily Adams from the Savannah College of Art and Design; Bernice Chu from the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning; Lindsay Ellis from Chapman University; Shehryar Khan from Universidad Lusofona; and Karthik Vijaymohan from the Dodg College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University
After a virtual event in 2021, the 58th annual Cinema Audio Society Awards will return as a live event on March 19, 2022 to the Wilshire Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. Legendary director and producer Sir Ridley Scott will receive the Cinema Audio Society Filmmaker Award. Also being honored with the CAS Career Achievement Award is previously announced honoree, re-recording sound mixer Paul Massey CAS.
Along with the Student Recognition Award, the 58th CAS Awards will honor sound mixing achievements in seven categories: Motion Pictures, Animated Motion Pictures, Documentary Motion Pictures, TV Movie or Limited Series, TV Series-One Hour, TV Series-Half Hour and TV Non-Fiction, Variety, Music Series or Specials.”
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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