Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) has added editor Paul Hardcastle to its roster for representation in the U.S. Hardcastle is a founder and an editor/partner at Trim London where he continues to work for U.K.-based projects. Prior to connecting with RPS, he was repped by Cosmo Street in the American ad market.
Hardcastle has garnered assorted accolades over his career from Cannes Lions and D&AD Pencils to British Arrows and Clios.
Hardcastle is a frequent collaborator with director Adam Berg, for whom he edited the groundbreaking Philips’ “The Carousel” integrated campaign in 2009. The film was lauded as a technical masterpiece and became one of the first online ads to win the Cannes Lions Grand Prix, the festival’s top honor, setting the stage for the wave of online advertising in the ensuing decade.
Recently, Hardcastle edited some of the most visible global ads for Apple and TBWAMedia Arts Lab, including the highly celebrated AirPods “Bounce” for director Oscar Hudson as well as other genre-defining work for Apple with directors Sam Brown and Derek Cianfrance.
“Paul is one of the most respected editors in our business,” said Angus Wall, founding partner at Rock Paper Scissors.“I have a lot of admiration for the innovative, forward-looking way he’s approached not only his work, but also the relationships he has with agencies and directors alike.”
Hardcastle said, “The work at Rock Paper Scissors has been at an aspirational level for decades now, I’ve been a fan my whole career. I am very excited to finally get to work with them in the American market.”
“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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