JANUARY 28, 2000
Editor Brad Wetmore is set to join the Santa Monica operation of Mad River Post, the bicoastal editorial house which also maintains facilities in New York and San Francisco. He comes over from Santa Monica-based editorial shop Jigsaw, where he spent the past four years….On the strength of his spec reel, director Dan Rush has landed at Los Angeles-based Palomar Pictures….Pacific Data Post, a Santa Monica-based telecine boutique, has been launched. The new venture is a subsidiary of Dallas-based Video Post & Transfer (VP&T)….J. Walter Thompson, New York, has created ©JWT, a New York-headquartered division that is an alliance with Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Basic Entertainment. ©JWT will develop entertainment built around brands, and will bring corporate clients closer to projects in development….
JANUARY 27, 1995
Bruce Hurwit, a creative group head and art director for four years at agency Cliff Freeman & Partners, New York, has left the agency to direct commercials for bicoastal production company Crossroads Films….Director/cameraman Ken Morrison has joined bicoastal Harmony Pictures for commercial representation on both coasts, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and in most international markets….Napoleon Films, New York, a division of Napoleon Videographics, has announced its new affiliations with three directors: Los Angeles-based director Greg Marquette, New York-based tabletop shooter Ben Dolphin and Los Angeles-based music video/spot director Peter Allen….Fireside Productions, Atlanta, has signed director/cameraman Mark Claywell, formerly with Oasis Films, Charlotte, N.C….
“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.”
This year, FotoKem was awarded the Charles S. Swartz Award for its role in supporting filmmakers, studios, cinematographers, and artists across diverse film and media landscapes. Also celebrated... Read More