Los Angeles-based Arcade Edit has lined up new sales representation in the U.S. The Department of Sales, headed-up by Dexter Randazzo and assisted by Irma Rodriguez, is handling the West Coast and Texas. Kitty Monaghan at Monaghan Talent Rangers is heading up Midwest sales. And East Coast sales are in the hands of Arcade Edit exec producer Nicole Visram, who joined in the summer of 2012. Arcade is an editorial collective and partnership between managing partner Damian Stevens and editors/partners Kim Bica, Geoff Hounsell, and Paul Martinez. Arcade’s roster of talent also includes editors Christjan Jordan, Greg Scruton, Will Hasell and Nick Rondeau. Alongside Arcade is Airship Post, an integrated creative arm specializing in online, graphics, design, and visual effects headed by artists Chris Homel and Matthew Lydecker…Lost Highway Films has secured indie firm R2, Robin Fried & Richard Fink, to handle East Coast representation. R2 is the latest addition to the company’s sales team, which also includes Brandon Rosenberg, new business development & marketing, Cathi Connor of Cathi Connor, Inc. in the Midwest and Lisa Schreiber-Naber of Boardalicious on the West Coast. Lost Highway’s directorial roster includes Amy Demas, Robin Hays, Peter Rabot, Todd Bellanca, Sasha Levinson, Eddy Chu, Caitlin Felton, Michael Patterson & Mat Fulller; EP is Marc Rosenberg….Montana just signed DP Matt Leonetti, ASC (Hall Pass, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Rush Hour 2) for features, TV and commercials. He most recently shot commercials for LG directed by Peter Farrelly of Caviar Content and for Cox with director Fred Goss at Company Films…
“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