Framestore has brought Kamen Markov aboard its London advertising team as creative director.
Markov has been a major player in the VFX world for a number of years collecting accolades for work including Cravendale’s “Cats with Thumbs” which reached over 10 million YouTube views, John Lewis & Partners’ “The Boy and the Piano” which won more than 15 VFX awards globally including VES, Cannes Lion, British Arrows, and ADC honors, as well as LEGO’s “Rebuild The World” campaign which was nominated for outstanding VFX at VES.
Framestore executive creative director William Bartlett said of Markov, “As a key hire for us at an integral point of growth in our department, I can’t wait to see where his vision will take us and the boundaries he will break with his work.”
Markov shared, “My style of work can be defined by a constant drive for closer and early collaboration with agencies and directors. I’m incredibly excited to continue my journey with Framestore which is a powerhouse in VFX, and I can’t wait to learn from the award-winning talent within the studio whilst also bringing my unique experience to the team.”
Markov started his career as a motion graphic designer for TV before going on to work as editor and VFX artist for TopForm Studio in Bulgaria, his home country. Markov then relocated to Mexico City where he began working at The FilterFX and quickly built a reputation for himself collaborating with some of the top advertising directors around such as Fred Clapp, Jorge Aguilera, and Oliver Castro. Markov then moved to London joining MPC where he worked as a VFX supervisor and lead compositor on award-winning projects with renowned directors including Daniel Kleinman, Jonathan Glazer, Ulf Johansson, Frederic Planchon, Robert Stromberg, Johan Renck and the directing collective Traktor.
“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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