Cinematographer Peter Simonite has joined The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica, for exclusive representation in spots and features…. Blueyed Pictures, an international production company servicing the advertising and film communities, has secured Deirdre Rymer of Blush LA as its rep covering the West Coast and Texas, and Laurel Dobose of Gypsy Reps to handle the Midwest…. Morgan Compagnon and Pascale Marchand have come aboard 3D media company Legend3D as director of sales and director of communications, respectively. Both are based in Legend3D’s L.A. office. Compagnon oversees client relations and works with the sales team to expand new business development while Marchand manages day-to-day corporate communications and marketing for the company. Compagnon previously served as VP of sales & business development with FilmFunds, Inc. and 3D LiveFlix. Marchand joins Legend3D from MPRM Communications. Legend3D has completed 3D conversions for features such as Hugo, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon….Mitchel Elsen, founder and head of marketing & sales at TRS Brussels, has decided to leave the company to pursue new challenges. He will stay on until the end of the year. Founder/producer Frederik Zaman continues to lead TRS, which is seeking Elsen’s successor to head the marketing and new business department….
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shōgun” Among Lumiere Award Winners
The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this year’s voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the event’s originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, “Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, we’ve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members – opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.”
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. “Our awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More