A U.S. border crossing agent has stripped down a car down to the nub. As it sits sans tires and its doors removed, the agent/inspector asks with just a trace of sarcasm, “You folks weren’t in a rush, were you?”
The camera then reveals a man and woman whose wardrobe justifies the thorough dismantling/search. Each is wearing a Hockey Canada jersey. So much for us Americans not holding a grudge for losing the Winter Olympics Gold Medal hockey game.
A voiceover cautions Canadians, “Be careful where you wear it,” and then proceeds to note that SportChek will donate one dollar to the Hockey Canada Foundation for each jersey purchased.
Wayne Craig of Holiday Films, Toronto, directed for agency BOS, Toronto.
The DP was James Gardner.
Editor was Graham Chisholm of Relish, Toronto.
Edward Lachman Wins American Society of Cinematographers Award For “Maria”
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) held its 39th annual ASC Awards on Sunday night (2/23) at the Beverly Hilton with Edward Lachman, ASC earning the marquee theatrical feature film honor for Maria. In his acceptance remarks, Lachman thanked, among others, director Pablo Larrain and actor Angelina Jolie who portrayed Maria Callas. Lachman noted that this was his second film with Larrain whom he described as โa cinematographer himselfโ in terms of how he thinks about images and camera movement. Lachman also hailed Jolieโs performance for capturing the spirit and heart of Callas. Lachman said he found Callasโ story inspiring, sharing that she suffered from an autoimmune disease the last 20 years of her life, but continually fought for perfection to become one of the greatest artists and opera singers of all time. He said her life is motivation for artists to rise above their circumstances to create and express themselves through their art. This marks Lachmanโs first ASC Award win in a theatrical or television category. He was previously nominated for Far From Heaven (2003), Mildred Pierce (2011), Carol (2016) and El Conde (2024, Lachman's first film with director Larrain). Lachman was honored with the ASCโs Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. The 39th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards also honored Jomo Fray for Nickel Boys in the Spotlight Award category, which recognizes stellar cinematography in independent, foreign or art-house type/festival films. Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw topped the documentary category for Gaucho Gaucho. ASC Award winners in television were Robert Elswit, ASC for Ripley, Sam McCurdy, ASC, BSC for Shลgun, and Richard... Read More