Cinematographer Jaron Presant has joined Innovative Artists for representation in commercials, television, and features. Presant has worked on such films as Looper and Brothers Bloom, and recently completed 2013 Sundance film Don Jon’s Addiction, directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Presant also shoots commercials for such clients as American Express, Nissan, and McDonald’s and music videos spanning artists who include Justin Bieber and Carrie Underwood…Additionally, cinematographer Mark Dektor is now with Innovative Artists for representation in commercials, theatrical features, and television. He has worked on a variety of commercial campaigns including American Express, American Apparel, Dove, and Disney…And cinematographer Yon Thomas has returned to the U.S. after completing principal photography on an international television series and is now available for commercials and music videos via Innovative Artists. Presant, Dektor and Thomas are all handled by Innovative Artists’ Robbyn Foxx….Cinematographer Anthony Wolberg has completed principal photography on ABC’s Zero Hour and is again available for commercials and feature films through The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica….MediaSilo, a provider of cloud-based media workflow and collaboration solutions, has named Matt Thomas as the company’s head of sales. In this newly created position, Thomas is responsible for building and managing the MediaSilo sales team, as well as for account management for the western U.S. Thomas most recently served as corporate account manager at Signiant, where he was pivotal in expanding the company’s footprint in the western U.S. and in managing relationships with many leading media brands…..
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