Rep Report
Nikki Weiss of Nikki Weiss & Co., Chicago, has been named to handle the Midwest for bicoastal Sandwick Films. She continues to cover the Midwest for Sandwick sister shop The 5th Column, which handles select feature filmmakers for spots….Incubator Films, West Hollywood, has signed Marguerite Juliusson & Companies, Chicago, for exclusive representation of director Tom De Cerchio in the Midwest. Also, coming aboard Marguerite Juliusson & Companies is associate sales rep Jennifer Giles…. Rhinofx, New York, has secured Liz Laine of Chicago-based Liz Laine Reps to handle the Midwest….Washington Square Films, New York, is being represented exclusively in Canada by Spank Films, Toronto….Chuck Silverman, former national head of sales for Brass Knuckles Editorial, Venice, Calif., has joined R!OT Santa Monica as an account executive….Marshall Grupp Sound Design and Music, New York, has signed Maureen Butler of Mo Butler & Associates, Chicago, for Midwest sales….Cinematographer Robert Gantz has returned to Dattner Dispoto and Associates, Los Angeles. He comes off of his latest film, Assault on Precinct 13….DP Jonathan Taylor has finished principal photography on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and is again available exclusively through the Lyons Sheldon Prosnit Agency, Los Angeles….DP Alik Sakharov has wrapped principal photography on Rome and can again take on spots via bicoastal Paradigm….DP Pheldon Papamichael is available through Innovative Artists, Santa Monica, for features, spots and music videos after completing principal photography on FOX 2000’s Walk The Line for director James Mangold and Paramount’s The Weather Man for helmer Gore Verbinski….“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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