CFM International, a New York–based production company specializing in representation of feature film directors to the advertising industry, is now handled on the West Coast by Mary Matusz of Smitten and by Maureen Butler of Mo Butler & Associates….Expansion Team, the New York-headquartered music/sound design house headed by executive producer April Jaffe, has secured Robin Frank and Hillary Pitcher of Robin Frank Management for representation on the East Coast….DPs Danny Moder and Matthew Santo have joined Innovative Artists, Santa Monica, for commercial, music video and feature representation. Santo recently worked on Sprite’s “Sublymonal” campaign while Moder is coming off lensing the feature Fireflies in the Garden starring Emily Watson, Ryan Reynolds and Willem Dafoe….Cinematographer Elliot Davis has completed principal photography on Rob Bindler’s Surfer Dude and is again available for spots through The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica…..
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