MAY 5, 2000 The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) launched their strike against the ad industry this week, staging rallies and forming picket lines in L.A., New York, Chicago and San Francisco….Director Floria Sigismondi has signed with Believe Media, the bicoastal shop launched earlier this year by executive producers Luke Thornton and Liz Silver….Bicoastal/international Propaganda Films has finalized a deal to represent European director Sebastien Grousset for spots, music videos, television and feature projects in the U.S. and U.K….Comedy director Martin Granger has signed with Los Angeles-headquartered A Band Apart Commercials for exclusive representation in the U.S….Director Randy Spear has signed for spot representation with Dublin Productions, the Hollywood-based company headed by principal/director Rick Dublin and executive producer Jonathan Miller….
MAY 5, 1995
London-based director Mehdi Norowzian has signed with bicoastal Chelsea Pictures for U.S. representation….Music video director Wayne Isham has joined bicoastal Industrial Artists for exclusive representation in commercials, videos and interactive projects….Parallax, the postproduction mixing and sound design arm of Betelgeuse Productions, New York, has unveiled its new 400-square-foot recording studio….Tom Leeser, most recently with visual effects/computer graphics producer at CIS Hollywood, Los Angeles, has joined Rhythm & Hues, Los Angeles, as visual effects supervisor….Rich Jack, who most recently served as director of editorial services at Editel, New York, has joined post house Big Sky Editorial, New York….Director/cameraman Ed Buffman and producer Alice Haynsworth have teamed to open a production company, 2 Rivers Productions, Haverford, Pa….
“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.”
This year, FotoKem was awarded the Charles S. Swartz Award for its role in supporting filmmakers, studios, cinematographers, and artists across diverse film and media landscapes. Also celebrated... Read More