Dattner Dispoto and Associates has signed DPs Alexander Dynan and Matthew Egan, production designer Amy Ancona and costume designer Kameron Lenox for representation in commercials….Recent feature film bookings for Dattner Dispoto’s roster include DP Jeff Cronenweth, ASC, on director David Fincher’s Gone Girl, DP Martin Ruhe on director Jaume Collet-Serra’s Run All Night, DP Brad Lipson on director Jeremy Garelick’s Best Man Inc., DP Tami Reiker on director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Blackbird, DP Jason McCormick on director Amanda Marsalis’ Echo Park, DP Manel Ruiz and production designer Dania Saragovia on director Isabel Coixet’s Learning To Drive, and costume designer Mary Claire Hannan on director Josh Boone’s The Fault In Our Stars. New TV bookings for Dattner Dispoto talent include DP Jon Joffin, ASC, for director Adam Kane’s High Moon pilot, and DP David Moxness, CSC, for episodes of The Tomorrow People, a series created by Greg Berlanti….DP Shane Daly has joined Innovative Artists for representation in commercials, TV and features. He will be handled by Innovative’s Robbyn Foxx. Daly’s work includes collaborations with notable directors including Eli Roth, Mike Figgis, Michael Caton-Jones, Lance Doty and Jennifer Lynch….Director Sarah Chatfield has signed with Black Dog Films for music video representation in the U.S. She was formerly handled by Rockhard Films for videos in the American marketplace. Chatfield continue to be repped by Colonel Blimp in the U.K. for music clips and white Lodge for fashion films. Her music video credits span such artists as Kelly Rowland, Lily Allen, Little Mix and Maverick Sabre….Diana Mandelare has joined the staff of production company Shilo as its head of sales. Most recently, she handled East Coast strategy and sales for Curious Pictures…. Visionary Solutions, Inc. (VSI) has appointed Asia Media Products (AMP) as its new manufacturing representative for the Asia-Pacific region. AMP will offer the complete range of Visionary Solutions’ IPTV and Internet encoding products….
“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