Seattle-based production house Vision has set its national sales team, securing independent reps Brent Novick on the West Coast, J. Anderson in the Midwest, and Ilene Silberman on the East Coast.. Vision is under the aegis of partners Karen Stanton and Dain Rodwell….Benson/Schafler Artists Management, New York, has signed New York-based editorial facility Slingshot for exclusive East Coast representation….Dallas-based independent rep Barbara Tripoli of Mixed Breed Reps is now handling the Texas market for tabletop/food director/cameraman Scott Randall of production company Film Yard, Albuquerque, N.M….DP Jim Gucciardo has joined The Directors Network, Studio City, Calif., for exclusive representation….DP Vince Toto is again available for spots and music videos via The Alexander/Vienot Agency, Los Angeles, after wrapping shooting of The Artist’s Journey for Venice, Calif.-based Digital Domain. The project is a museum installation piece for the Seattle History of Rock and Roll Museum.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More