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    Location Managers Guild International sets board of directors

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    HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --

    The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced its board of directors for the 2020-2021 term. 

    Newly elected members of the board are Dan Connolly (UK), Jen Farris (GA) and Eric Klein (NY).  They will serve the Guild alongside returning Board members elected to new terms; Jennifer “JJ” Levine (CA), John Rakich (ONT, CANADA), Ryan Schaetzle (GA) and former LMGI president and founding member, Lori Balton (CA).

    Board members continuing with ongoing terms include founding member Mike Fantasia (CA), Ken Haber (CA), Jimmy Ayoub (NY), Mac Gordon (GA), Wes Hagan (CA), Edward Mazurek (CA), Alison A. Taylor (CA) and Georgette Turner (UK).

    “The vote count between those elected and runners’ up was miniscule. Those running and those voting represented multiple states and multiple countries—a reflection of our growing international membership” said election committee chair Mazurek. “We’re also grateful to our departing board members, Les Fincher, Matt Chamberlin, Matt Palmer and Walter Roshetski for their generous service to the LMGI.”

    LMGI president Fantasia added, “The new LMGI board is starting at a unique time. While the Guild is not involved in labor relations or negotiations, through our series of ‘Coffee Tuesday’ Zoom calls and webinars, and on our website, we have been sharing international filming updates, health and safety protocols and best practices since the COVID shut downs began. It’s is critical to all of us to continue to disseminate information and learn from our colleagues. The international representation on our board helps to keep us all informed as we prepare to return to work.”

    The 2020 LMGI board of directors met on May 31, 2020 and voted to continue with the current officers on the executive committee: president, Fantasia; 1st VP, Levine; 2nd VP, Balton; treasurer, Haber; and secretary, Rakich.

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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