Scott Rankin topped the third annual Trailer Park Awards held by the Association of Independent Creative Editors’ (AICE) New York chapter. The competition showcases trailers cut by assistant editors from AICE/New York member companies, providing those up-and-coming artisans with the opportunity to gain exposure for their editing talents. Rankin, an assistant editor at Northern Lights Post, New York, won first place honors on the strength of his Bollywood send-up of the Tom Cruise-starring feature film, Cocktail. Rankin’s version was called “Caakthal.” The winners were feted during an awards ceremony on Thursday (9/14) at West Lounge in New York.
This year’s Trailer Park challenge was to not only edit a 90-second trailer for one of nine films, but also to switch genres as well–for example, treating a sci-fi/horror film as if it were a comedy. The films selected for the ’06 competition–which drew a record 45 entries–were: Fame (1980), Cocktail (’88), The Day The Earth Stood Still (’51), Enter The Dragon (’73), Please Don’t Eat The Daisies (’60), The Big Lebowski (’98), Pumping Iron (’77), Double Indemnity (’44) and Legends of the Fall (’94). The genres spanned musical, love story, sci-fi/horror, martial arts, family/feel good, comedy, documentary, film noir/detective and epic drama.
Second place went to Ian Marks of Crew Cuts for his humorous “Enter the Dragon, Bitch.” Taking third place was Joshua Berger of Cosmo Street for an eerie version of Fame he called “For All Must Eat.” Special recognition was bestowed upon George Carty of Northern Lights Post on the strength of an Enter The Dragon trailer with a decidedly viral character.
And for the first time judges gave honorable mention recognition to five assistants: Kirsten Larvick of Bionic Media for The Day The Earth Stood Still; Josh Van Praag of Refinery for “Iron Pumping”; Michael Carter of Chemistry for The Big Lebowski; Michael Novello of Northern Lights for “Double Femininity” and Adam Weiss of Company X for “Bar Wars: Cocktail Hour.”
First prize winner Rankin received a software-only Avid Media Composer. The second place prize was an Avid Xpress Pro, and third prize a Digidesign Mbox2. Prizes were donated by Avid.
Judging the trailers were four established editors from AICE/New York shops: Chris Franklin of Big Sky; Owen Plotkin of the now corporation; Lin Polito of Jump; and Rob Tortoriello of mad.house.
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