Executive producer Deanne Mehling has joined Arcade Edit, Los Angeles, as an executive producer. Damian Stevens, managing partner of Arcade, said that he and Mehling will work closely together to expand the shop’s Los Angeles roster and to open a New York office.
Mehling will also be involved in the daily operations and expansion of Arcade’s sister company, Airship Post, which provides post services including visual effects, graphic design and file conversion.
For more than 20 years, Mehling has worked in the commercial production and post industry. In 2001, Mehling formed a partnership with editors Lance Pereira and Hal Hongisberg to launch Chrome in Santa Monica, where she was executive producer/partner. Prior to co-founding Chrome, Mehling held senior management positions at Satellite Films, Fahrenheit Films, A52 and Jigsaw Editorial.
Her credits over the years span spots for such brands as Nike, Sony PlayStation, Apple, HP and Visa, Additionally she is credited with co-producing a short documentary by Lauren Greenfield, called kids+money. It traveled to over 50 festivals including Sundance where it was picked up by HBO and aired on its documentary series shorts in ’08.
Stevens and editors Kim Bica, Geoff Hounsell and Paul Martinez are partnered in Arcade. The shop’s roster also includes editors Patrick Griffin and Christjan Jordan. Airship Post’s lead VFX artist is Chris Homel, with Keala Asato serving as assistant VFX artist.
“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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