Embarking on the next phase in Arlington, Va.-headquartered Henninger Media Services’ multimedia strategic initiative, the company has launched a new Web site for both consumers and businesses aimed at fostering greater recognition and awareness of the DVD industry.
The Web site (www.dvdexperts.com) is dedicated to helping DVD producers and users understand the major marketing concepts behind DVD and assessing the wide variety of technology solutions that can be developed by using the DVD format.
DVDexperts.com was conceived as an integral part of Henninger’s effort to promote DVD as the ideal format for applications ranging from education and entertainment to corporate presentations, training and museums. Henninger Interactive Media, the multimedia arm of Henninger Media Services, is actively working with others in industry, government and the nonprofit sector to broaden awareness of DVD’s quality, versatility and flexibility.
The site provides a wide variety of educational information and industry news, title gallery, event calendar, frequently asked questions, software resources, discussion forums and other content related to DVD. DVDexperts.com is also part of Henninger’s effort to bring DVD production to its optimum level of creativity and performance and, as a result, become the delivery media of choice for film, corporate and educational applications.
Spence Burton, Henninger’s director of marketing, explained that DVD facilitates multiple streams of program content such as foreign languages, audio mixes, subtitles and camera angles.
"DVD viewers get quick and easy access to screen entire shows, as well as real time response in reviewing particular segments or additional program content information," Burton said. "By repackaging programs in the DVD format, we can open new markets since DVD maximizes the compatibility between computer platforms and the home video entertainment audience."
Last month Henninger unveiled its DVD production facilities on the East Coast. The new five-suite DVD center includes two encoding stations and three authoring stations, all from Sonic Solutions, as well as a graphics workstation dedicated to DVD interface design.
Director Jack Begert Joins Biscuit For His First Commercial Representation In U.S. & U.K.
Biscuit Filmworks has added filmmaker Jack Begert to its roster in the U.S. and U.K. This marks Begert’s first representation in advertising, building upon his acclaimed work in music video and film. He is best known for his striking aesthetic and surreal use of visual effects, displayed in his feature film debut Little Death, which won the NEXT Innovator Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film stars David Schwimmer, Gaby Hoffman, Dominic Fike, and Talia Ryder, and was produced by Darren Aronofsky.
Miami-born and L.A.-based, the USC Film School graduate began his career in VFX and as an editor. Begert has worked with iconic musical artists including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Flying Lotus, Childish Gambino, and Olivia Rodrigo, and has independently directed international campaigns for brands such as Apple, Converse, New Era, and Reebok.
Shawn Lacy, founding partner of Biscuit Filmworks, said of Begert, “We are such fans of his work--and of him as a creator, thinker, collaborator, and great guy.”
“My creative approach is often about trying to discover something unexpected in the filmmaking process,” said Begert. “Biscuit is a place where I can bring my own perspective to the work and still feel supported. That philosophy is clear from the talent they represent, and I’m excited to join their roster.”
“Jack’s work blew me away the moment I first saw it,” said Rupert Reynolds-Maclean, managing director at Biscuit Filmworks UK. “He is a modern young director who clearly cares deeply about both craft and the necessity for it in his storytelling. Everything always pushes the narrative forward. We’re looking forward to making great work together.”
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