Rep Report
Curious Pictures, New York, has secured Marci Miles of Chicago-based Reelize for representation in the Midwest. Additionally, John Robertson has joined Curious and is representing the shop on both coasts for music videos and promos….New York-headquartered music/sound design house Human has signed Delores Hively and Dawn Schiffman of Buzz Management, New York, to handle representation on the East Coast. Pia Alexander continues as head of sales for Human and has also been named head of production….Dana Dubay has come aboard Compulsive Pictures, New York, as sales rep….
MOO Studios, Burbank, Calif., has secured Hillary Herbst, Laurel Dobose and Ravelle Tomczak of Chicago-based Hilly Reps for representation in the Midwest….Global Production Services (GPN), a Los Angeles shop handling production service companies worldwide, has added to that roster by signing Blue Sky Productions Croatia for exclusive North American representation….Dattner Dispoto and Associates, Los Angeles, has added DPs Eric Treml and Wyatt Troll to its roster….Orlando Management, Sherman Oaks, Calif., has signed DP Michael Pinkey for exclusive representation. His credits include spots for such clients as Infiniti, 7-Up, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, AOL and Reebok….Bicoastal New York Office has signed DPs Luis “Panch” Perez and Michel Taburauix for representation….DP Ramsey Nickell has wrapped principal photography on The Oh in Ohio, directed by Billy Kent, and is again available for spots and music videos via Raidant Artists, Los Angeles….“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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