Editorial/postproduction company Lost Planet has brought editors Andrea MacArthur and Amanda Perry aboard its roster.
MacArthur wields a wealth of industry experience, from co-founding Whitehouse Post Editorial to launching her own operation, Peepshow Post Productions in 2001, before overseeing its alignment with NO6 in 2013. During her career, MacArthur has collaborated with agencies including Anomaly, BBH, Mother and Wieden + Kennedy, working alongside directors such as Dante Ariola, Jake Scott, Noam Murro and Rupert Sanders. MacArthur, who has cut projects for brands including Nike, Xbox, Pepsi, Levi’s and Lexus, has earned Cannes Gold Lions, D&ADs, Clios, One Show Pencils and AICP Show honors.
Perry has longstanding ties with MacArthur, having partnered with her fellow editor at Peepshow in 2002 and helping establish the company as a global editorial boutique that specializes in commercials, content, short films and music videos. Perry, who has also earned her share of Cannes Lions, Clios, D&ADs and One Show Pencils through efforts for Levi’s, Orange, PlayStation, Nike, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz and Ford, has worked with filmmakers such as Antoine Fuqua, Malcolm Venville, Emil Moller and Traktor, and agencies including BBH, CHI, DDB, Mother and Ogilvy.
“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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