Rep Report
Independent rep Yvette Lubinsky is now handling the West Coast for Antmusic, New York–Brian Scharwath has been named director of sales and marketing at Brass Knuckles Editorial, Venice, Calif. He will rep editors Chris Hafner, Richard Cooperman, Doobie White, Jeff Doe and Lenny Messina, and online artisan Wren Waters….Entity FX, Santa Monica, has secured Connie Mellors And Ellen Dempsey of Connie Mellors & Company, Toluca Lake, Calif., for representation in commercials….Cinematographers Munn Powell and Jesse Green have joined The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica, for exclusive representation….United Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, has signed DP Toby Irwin for commercials, music videos and features….“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academyโs Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragonโs two wins were for โThe Red Dragon and the Goldโ episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the โPart Six: Far,l Far Awayโ episode of Ahsoka.
The HPAโs Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: โCelebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.โ
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