Animation/VFX studio XYZ, Melbourne and New York–under the aegis of director and founder Tim Kentley–has come aboard Partizan‘s European roster for representation….Production company Twist, New York and Minneapolis, has added staff rep Bettina Warshaw. Twist EP Amyliz Para manages an in-house sales team, which also includes staff reps Rob Neill and Kathryn Lotis Fisher. They handle a directorial roster that includes Matt Pittroff, Rich Michell, Grady Cooper, Chris Stocksmith and Marc Andr๏ฟฝ Debruyne….West Post Digital, an online postproduction company based in Santa Monica, has named Tamara Gagarin as business development executive. She will seek to bring to West Post Digital new postproduction projects, primarily those involving indie films and documentaries, utilizing her established contacts within these sectors. Gagarin has previously held in-house positions with such post shops as iO Film, Oasis Imagery, Technicolor Creative Services, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging, and The Post Group….
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shลgun” Among Lumiere Award Winners
The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this yearโs voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the eventโs originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, โOur hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, weโve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members โ opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.โ
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. โOur awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More