APRIL 21, 2000
The joint Eastern boards of directors of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) voted unanimously to launch a strike, beginning May 1, against the advertising industry….Bicoastal/international Propaganda Films has signed a deal to provide exclusive spot and music video representation for director Mark Pellington, who comes over from Crossroads Films, bicoastal and Chicago, his roost since 1991….Former tomandandy producer Marit Burch has been hired to work in the same capacity at Sacred Noise, New York….After three years as head of television at Leo Burnett Co., London, Jonathan Davis has been named executive producer/head of television production at Leo Burnett’s Chicago headquarters….
APRIL 21, 1995
Music/sound design house Endless Noise, Santa Monica, has signed composers Bobby Paine, Eddie Reyes and Rick Cox for exclusive spot representation….Bicoastal The Artists Company has added Skip D’Amico to its directing roster. D’Amico joins the company after spending the past 10 years as an agency producer….Following an expansion of its graphics arm, Broadway Graphics, and on the heels of opening its new Broadway Video Duplication facility in New York, Broadway Video has launched an audio division called Broadway Video Sound….Vincent Paterson has signed an exclusive agreement with Dark Light Pictures, West Hollywood, for representation as a commercial director….Independent film and music video director Aki Spicer has signed with Cantaloupe Pictures, Atlanta….
“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