What begins like a mundane slice-of-life spot in which a guy pulls his Vauxhall Vectra LS automobile into a petrol station for a fill-up turns into something quite unexpectedly racy once the gent inserts the nozzle into the gas tank.
Upon insertion, the car begins to rock up and down uncontrollably accompanied by a spirited chorus of “Love Machine.” The car’s parking lights flash, its windshield wipers are activated and it even lets lose some wiper fluid in the process. Another petrol customer looks on in disbelief as our original guy then pulls the dripping nozzle out of his car’s tank.
The tagline: “Vectra LS. Surprisingly responsive.”
This is one of eight spec spots directed, written, produced and edited by London-based director Hedi Young (http://www.hyfilms.co.uk/) who’s looking to make his first foray into the production house world. Young is a graduate of the London Film Academy.
Nominees Unveiled For Cinema Audio Society’s 61st Annual Awards
The Cinema Audio Society has unveiled its nominees in seven categories for the 61st Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing 2024.
The 61st CAS Awards will be held on Saturday, February 22, at the Beverly Hilton.
Nominated in the live action motion picture category were the audio teams behind A Complete Unknown, Deadpool & Wolverine, Dune: Part Two, Gladiator II and Wicked.
Animated motion picture nominees were the sound ensembles behind Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Wild Robot and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
As previously announced, multi-award-winning sound mixer Tod A. Maitland CAS (A Complete Unknown, West Side Story, Joker), will be honored with the CAS Career Achievement Award. In addition, visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival) will receive the Cinema Audio Society’s Filmmaker Award.
The CAS Award nominees highlight the outstanding contributions of sound mixers, recognizing excellence in the specialized craft of sound mixing for both film and television. Each year, accomplished CAS members—who possess extensive expertise in the art and science of sound—carefully review hundreds of projects to ensure the nominees truly reflect excellence in sound mixing in Motion Picture and Television entertainment.
“2024 was a year of remarkable achievements in the sound community, with exceptional talent on display across every category,” said CAS president Peter Kurland. “The innovation and artistry of these sound mixers continue to elevate the craft, and the upcoming awards will be a celebration of the outstanding contributions made this year. Congratulations to... Read More