Partner & Creative Director
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1) Keep true to what it is you want to do, and do it better than everyone else. A lot of directors try to be everything for everybody to get more work. These always seem to be the directors that work less than others.
2) Build relationships with everyone in all aspects of our industry. A great producer is one with deep contacts that can help get any project done in any situation and location. Also a great understanding of the technical side of things is a big help. Knowing more than just what software and hardware that is used can be a huge help in managing artists on projects, bidding, and being realistic about deadlines.
3) The market is pretty ruthless and unpredictable right now, and I think some of the most valuable lessons learned as of late involve bidding and pitching for a project.
You really have to be able to read a bidding situation, and know if you are just a check bid for a project meant to go internal, going into a pitch with a studio already as the recco, or just an agency looking for numbers to bring someplace else. The lesson learned, ask tons of questions and be honest and upfront when approaching a bid or pitch.
4) Our recent Rebrand of the Washington Post stands out, as we built a pretty sophisticated toolkit that required some serious scripting and building a custom After Effects to Premiere pipeline.
https://vsnyc.tv/projects/content-re-brand/
“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.”
This year, FotoKem was awarded the Charles S. Swartz Award for its role in supporting filmmakers, studios, cinematographers, and artists across diverse film and media landscapes. Also celebrated... Read More