Furlined, a Los Angeles-based commercial production company, has brought Kristen Bedard Johnson aboard as its on staff East Coast sales representative. She will work closely with the executive producer of sales, Meghan Lang. Bedard Johnson has represented directors, editors, musicians and visual effects professionals on the East Coast. Prior to her work in sales, she was an actor on stage and screen….Ross Dabrow has rejoined T3Media, Inc. (formerly Thought Equity Motion), provider of cloud-based video management and licensing services, as VP of sales. He will oversee the company’s licensing sales throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. Dabrow originally led the launch of the company’s North American licensing teams in 2006 and is re-joining after successfully leading sales teams for several international companies. Most recently, Dabrow served as director of licensing at Framepool, where he was charged with re-launching the company’s licensing business in the U.S. and Canada. Prior to that, he led North American sales efforts for Getty Images….
“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