The Mill Chicago has appointed indie firm Samuel Guthrey, the recently established partnership between Gay Guthrey and Rowley Samuel, for sales representation in the Midwest. Guthrey recently rolled her eponymous representation outfit Gay Guthrey & Associates into the new company alongside Samuel, the former head of integrated production at Energy BBDO. Samuel Guthrey also represents MJZ, Biscuit, Prettybird and Pulse Films in the Midwest….
Indie firm Liz Laine Reps, Inc. has reunited with Katie Ward Gerard as sales representative. Based in Toronto, she will be heading up sales in Canada as well as contributing to sales in the U.S. Liz Shaw, founder of Chicago-based Liz Laine Reps, hired and trained Ward Gerard nearly 20 years ago. Since then, Ward Gerard has worked on the West Coast as an independent and as head of sales for Radium VFX. She then made her way to New York, where she worked as an agent for
Patricia Claire Co (now Free Agents)….
DP Colin Arndt has joined Innovative Artists for representation in commercials and features. He has worked with brands such as 23 & Me, Levi’s, Dupont, and Hallmark…
Also coming aboard the Innovative Artists’ roster is production designer Alex Cole for representation in commercials. His credits span such brands as Bud Light, Bertolli and State Farm….
DP Serge Desrosiers has joined Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA) for representation….
Jesse Foster has been promoted to the new position of VP of marketing and strategic accounts at Cobalt Digital, which designs and manufactures award-winning 12G/3G/HD/SD and IP-based conversion, terminal, throwdown, and multiviewer technology for the broadcast television environment. Foster most recently served as Cobalt’s director of product and business development. In his new role, he will be responsible for all aspects of the Cobalt Digital product line, including product marketing and promotion, public relations, corporate messaging, customer knowledge, sales and distribution training, and development of strategic sales opportunities….
“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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