Production designer Keith Cunningham has completed principal photography on Gavin O’Connor’s Cinnamon Girl and is again available for commercials and feature films through The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica….John Whitlock, the former Viacom Media Networks director of sales, has joined Bellatrix Media to head up West Coast sales for the company’s various unwired networks–especially the American Target Network (ATN) covering the cable TV footprint. Bellatrix Media creates unwired networks of media that provide flexible and customizable national, regional and local advertising buys at claimed greater ROI than traditional advertising campaigns. ATN is the proprietary unwired network that offers advertisers access to the nation’s 70 most watched cable TV networks–80 million homes–for a fraction of the cost they would ordinarily spend….
“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