Nice Shoes has hired postproduction veteran Phil Harrelson as managing director/DI and dailies. Harrelson will head the facility’s digital intermediate services, which provides color grading, editorial finishing and delivery services for film and television. He will also oversee the launch of a new dailies service for film and television productions.
Harrelson expects to have Nice Shoes’ dailies service operational within a year. “Dailies presents a huge opportunity for this company,” he said. “We want to grow our relationships with our clients and help them navigate every step in the postproduction process.”
Harrelson’s career spans more than 20 years and includes hands-on experience in editorial, VFX, sound and engineering. He also has served in a variety of executive roles and has worked with many top executive producers, directors and cinematographers. Most recently, he served as VP of operations at Light Iron where he led its dailies and workflow teams, and directed the expansion of remote computing and cloud services.
As VP of sales and operations at Deluxe Entertainment Services, Harrelson was responsible for dailies and location-based services. His background also includes senior operational and technical roles with Encore VFX, The Digital Difference and Sounddogs. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Avid technician, supporting feature film and television editorial departments for Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Disney and other studios. He began his career as an editor.
“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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