Bicoastal/international production house Moxie Pictures has signed the collective Superfad for live action representation. Superfad has directed live action and animated projects for Visa, NASCAR, HTC, Nike, Google, PSP, Sprint and Durex condoms.
For the latter, Superfad turned out one of the year’s most popular virals–“Get It On,” which earned distinction at Cannes, the D&AD competition and the AICP Show. Cannes also honored Superfad’s work for the ongoing integrated Sprint campaign out of Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco.
Justin Leibow, partner/creative director at Superfad–which maintains its own shops in London, N.Y., L.A. and Seattle–has directed live action heavy projects for the GAP voter campaign and KMART/Protégé, He noted that Moxie–with its extensive production track record in breakthrough projects–would help place Superfad in contention for a wider range of ambitious live action work. “For us,” he related, “it’s about finding the right approach for the project. We love typography as much as live action directing–it is the idea that drives the execution. Moxie gets this.”
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
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