London-based Academy Films recently opened an office in Los Angeles, marking the first U.S. operation for the venerable production house. Academy and its complete roster of directors, photographers and artists are being repped on the West Coast by 1961 Representation, and on the East Coast by Sasha Stern & Jamie Scalera of Miss Smith….
Alyson Griffith has been named head of sales at charlieuniformtango. Griffith began her career on the agency side. She applied the perspective and experience gained during those years to her talent management company, AG Represents. Now joining her roster is charlieuniformtange, which maintains shops in Dallas and Austin, and has turned out work for brands including American Airlines, JCPenney, Universal Orlando, Samsung, Dr Pepper, McDonald’s, Jeep, RAM, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Over the years, charlieuniformtango has garnered honors which have included National ADDYs, AICE Awards, ANDYs and a Cannes Lion….
My Code, a multicultural media and marketing services company, has appointed Edgar Hernandez as chief strategy officer. In this new role, Hernandez will lead and oversee My Code’s strategic vision across the company including sales and media for My Code’s owned and operated platforms. He will lead initiatives to bolster the brands’ investment and growth of its people and the diverse communities it serves. Hernandez spent 13 years at Complex Networks, building its reputation for innovative youth-culture marketing. He has 20-plus years of experience in media and marketing, recently serving as chief revenue officer at Buzzfeed where he was instrumental through Complex’s integration. He has been working with My Code as a consultant over the past six months, advising on the company’s media properties and strategic direction….
U.K. manufacturer Optimal Audio has appointed Doha-based MDC as its exclusive distributor in Qatar….
“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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