Editorial and postproduction company Final Cut has appointed Denise Blate Roederer of RHODA to represent its international roster of editors for commercials and branded content on the East Coast. Blate Roederer founded RHODA in 2016 after more than 15 years representing leading directors, editors and artists, both in-house and independently. Blate Roederer joins Final Cut’s sales team of Ready Set’s Lisa Sabatino Lange on the West Coast and Doug Stephen in the Midwest….
Chicago-based, design-driven production company Sarofsky has been added to the commercial roster of Juliusson + Ratcliffe for representation throughout the Midwest. Principals Marguerite Juliusson and Dawn Ratcliffe also represent Adolescent, Alt.vfx, Froomer Pictures Ltd, Independent Media, Pictures in a Row, Raucous Content, Room Two, Splendid & Co. and Thinking Machine….
“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.”
This year, FotoKem was awarded the Charles S. Swartz Award for its role in supporting filmmakers, studios, cinematographers, and artists across diverse film and media landscapes. Also celebrated... Read More