Winner of Robert Altman Award, nominee for Best Director Spirit Award on basis of "Mud"
Director Jeff Nichols–whose latest film Mud is the winner of this year’s Robert Altman Award, which is a Film Independent Spirit honor (given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast)–has joined the roster of Rattling Stick for spots and branded content in the U.S.
A highly regarded American voice in cinema today, Nichols is also a Film Independent Spirit Award Best Director nominee on the strength of Mud, starring Matthew McConaughey. The Independent Spirit Awards will be held on March 1 in Santa Monica.
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a University of North Carolina School of Arts alum, Nichols won over audiences with his critically acclaimed 2007 domestic drama Shotgun Stories. His dramatic thriller Take Shelter premiered at Sundance in 2011, landing at Sony Pictures Classics and winning numerous awards including the Critics Week Grand Prize, the SACD Award for Best Feature at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, and the FIPRESCI Award.
A current resident of Austin, Texas, Nichols is preparing to shoot his fourth feature film in the spring.
Rattling Stick, which maintains offices in Los Angeles and London, was founded by directors Daniel Kleinman and Ringan Ledwidge, and company president Johnnie Frankel.
“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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