Bicoastal Video Production Company Solidifies Stance on Covid Vaccination
PluckStudio now requires that all crew members provide proof of vaccination to work on our sets.
"It's the right thing to do" says Pluck's CEO Patrick Ortman "I get it. As a production company it's hard to stand up for something, because it might mean your business will lose money. To me, this is a lot bigger than money. This is about protecting our teammates and our communities. Yes, getting vaccinated is a personal choice. And it's our company's choice to not employ you if you won't do the right thing and get the vaccine".
Continues Patrick "Even with the zone system and continued mask mandate the risk is too high to allow unvaccinated crew members to work alongside the rest of us. The newer Covid variants are extremely contagious. Vaccines are readily available and free. They are proven to work. And while breakthrough infections will occur, the risk of death by Covid is far less for vaccinated people".
For more information about Covid-19 vaccines, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagรกn Muรฑoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors whoโll highlight this yearโs winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More