Becca Sita joins as studio manager in Chicago office
Comma Music has hired Mina Louy as integrated producer. She will work in Comma’s Los Angeles facility. In addition to her producing duties, Louy will explore music production beyond the :30 spot and into other applications, including branded content and online entertainment. Louy will also assist in the West Coast expansion of Particle, Comma’s seven-year-old independent post audio and sound design studio.
A Los Angeles native, Louy spent eight years living in New York, from 2005-2013, where she served in sales and marketing capacities at such music and audio production studios as Butter and Duotone, and production company/record label Decon. Her last gig prior to joining Comma was at Decon where she worked on the record label side handling music licensing. Her experience also includes producing music-driven campaigns for such brands as Samsung, Visa, 2K Sports, ChapStick, Hershey’s, Mercedes-Benz, and Absolut.
“Mina brings a depth of experience in music and audio production,” said Larry Pecorella, creative director/co-founder of Comma. “With the ever increasing options in the music and audio world, we feel she’s the perfect fit on the West Coast to help smooth out the process for not only our clients but for us as well.”
Additionally, in its Chicago office, Comma has added Becca Sita as studio manager; she will oversee and handle operational duties for Comma and Particle. Sita has worked at production and editorial houses in Chicago and Los Angeles, including Hootenanny Creative Editorial, Arcade Editorial, Tris3ct, and ONE at Optimus. Prior to joining Comma, she was a line producer at Second City Communications.
“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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