Creative company The Garden has brought Omar Morson on board as design director. He arrives at The Garden from Zulu Alpha Kilo where he served as design director. Prior to that he was sr. designer at Anomaly and design director at Oxygen Design Agency.
Going forward, Morson will be involved from the ground up in all of The Garden’s upcoming projects, helping to set the visual tone and enabling the agency to continue offering their clients creative solutions that work across multiple consumer touch points.
An industry veteran of more than 16 years, Morson has turned out design work that has guided varied brands, including Mini, Budweiser, Holt Renfrew, The Rotman School of Business, LCBO and Sick Kids. Shane Ogilvie, co-founder and creative director at The Garden described Morson as being “a pure design talent.”
“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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