In a collaboration of creativity and innovation in filmmaking, the Pro Moviemaker Magazine Filmmaker of the Year Awards has recognized the exceptional talent of LGBTQIA+ filmmakers Theo Dudley and Kathryn Ferentchak, awarding them the title Filmmaker of the Year in the Visual Effects (VFX) category.
The accolade was presented for their groundbreaking production of the music video for "White Wine" by JWALK (Joshua Walker), shot at CinePack's state-of-the-art LED studio in Hollywood.
The winning entry, an enchanting music video, showcases a blend of mixed media VFX with JWALK's ethereal melodies and aerial dancing.
JWALK – White Wine (Official Music Video)
MV source: YouTube
JWALK – White Wine Credits
Directed by: Theodore Dudley & Kathryn Ferentchak | Written by: Theodore Dudley | Director of Photography: Andy Chen | Producer: Joanna Monfreda | Starring: JWALK, Autumn Robinson, Jill Galbraith | Assistant Director: KC Schomas | Director PA: Ziya Morris | Editor / VFX / Color: Kevin Fermini | Wardrobe / Production Designer / Special Effects: Liz Stantley | Choreography: Autumn Robinson | Steadicam Op: Henry V Grenier | 1st AC: Mallory Rogers | 2nd AC: Grace Cannon | BTS Photography: Jon Lazar | Gaffer: Matt Burke | Key Grip: Michael Duong | Swing: John Vogt | Production Company: Wilde Writing Studio | Production Company: Bliss Film Studio | Exec Producer: Reel Red Films, Theodore Dudley, Paul and Katrina Dudley | Production Assistants: Madeline Brooks, Jill Gralbraith, Coraline Kong | Shot on Location at Cinepacks Studios | Special Thanks to Our Backers: Charlie Dudley, Daisy Dudley, Karen Dudley Anne-Marie Mackay, Bethany Gould, Jake Rothfeld, Ziya Morris, Eric Gindele, Patricia J Ryan, Michael Suchmann, Jon Lazar, Lisa Mauro Chelsie Lanthorn, Jacob Sternberg, Mark Hayes, Gabriele Hayes Thomas "Tommy" Jankowski, Rick Ransome
The Visual Effects category welcomed submissions, including in-camera techniques to graphics and green screen mastery. Dudley and Ferentchak's work demonstrate the cutting-edge use of LED technology, setting a new standard for visual storytelling. Their achievement is a testament to their exceptional creativity.
Dudley, a treatment writer and designer for music videos, commercials, films, television, and documentary, assists directors in articulating their creative vision. He owns the creative practice Wilde Writing and has worked for well-known artists and brands including, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, HER, Google, Gucci, Pepsi, Ford, Adidas, and EA.
"I'm happy to say that Wilde Writing is growing faster than I could have expected. I'm picking up incredibly creative clients and engaging in projects on the cutting edge of tech, high-fashion, and pro-social documentary filmmaking. I'm developing a small team of award-winning legacy agency copywriters, filmmakers, and creative storytellers," Dudley said.
On the JWALK project, Dudley said, "This project was extremely ambitious, especially as a first-time director, and I could not have done it without the incredible support of my cast and crew, who were indelible creative additions at every stage of the project."
Ferentchak is an indie director and writer. She works in TV production as a coordinator, notably on the L-Word, and is currently working in PR. She has just released a short film called ACCESSORY and is one part of the female filmmaking trio Bliss Films.
The Pro Moviemaker Magazine Filmmaker of the Year Awards, in its inaugural edition (July/August 2023), spotlights the unsung heroes of filmmaking – the brilliant minds behind documentaries, promotional films, music videos, marketing films, event coverage, and more. The awards recognize artists who create extraordinary content and highlight the flourishing global filmmaking community.
