Rhythm+Hues Commercial Studios, Los Angeles, has signed independent rep Carolyn Hill to handle the East Coast….New York-based editorial and VFX/motion design company Version2 has brought Kathy Misrock on board as head of business development….Finger Music, Venice, Calif., has secured Dave Dakich of indie firm dbl.D representation to handle the Midwest….Sara Kahn, formerly a freelance documentary producer and more recently with the Streetlights program, is now a DP agent at TDN Artists, Encino, Calif. Additionally TDN senior VP/partner Jeff Lewis announced that DP Rob Doumitt has joined the talent agency’s roster. Doumitt recently completed shooting the Apple iPhone spots for the directorial team Coppos/Lee of Green Dot Films, Santa Monica….DPs Barry Markowitz, ASC and Eric Larson have joined Paradigm Agency LA for exclusive representation…DP Simon Coull is now repped in the United States by UTA, Beverly Hills, for commercials, music videos and features….DP Barry Ackroyd has wrapped principal photography on Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Guy Pearce, and is now available for commercials and music videos via endeavor, Beverly Hills….
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