London Alley has promoted Matthew Kauth to commercial executive producer and brought Sarah Morrison aboard as head of production.
Kauth was upped from head of production to commercial EP. He will be responsible for running point on all commercial and direct to brand projects. He will also lead strategy for the commercial department, both in bringing in new business and curating and growing new talent. He will report directly to the London Alley leadership team, composed of Brandon Bonfiglio, Luga Podesta and Andrew Lerios.
With more than 10 years of industry experience, Kauth specializes in devising outside the box production solutions and strategies to help directors maximize their vision and clients optimize their boards. Throughout his time at London Alley, he has worked with clients including Taco Bell, Pepsi, Samsung, McDonald’s, NFL and Maybelline. Prior to joining London Alley in 2018, Kauth served as a bidding producer at Tool of North America.
Morrison joins London Alley from Serial Pictures where she served as a bidding producer, She comes over with five-plus years of industry experience. As London Alley’s new head of production, Morrison will be responsible for overseeing production teams, bidding commercials and music videos, and keeping up to date on all union regulations. She will report directly to London Alley’s executive producers and partners.
A graduate of Boston University, Morrison started her career in commercials at Little Minx where she worked as a production coordinator and then moved onto Big Block where she spent three years as a staff production manager. She then went to Serial Pictures. Over the years, Morrison has worked with clients including Ford, NFL, Samsung and Facebook.
“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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