Design company Royale has partnered with indie firms Shortlist Management for representation on both coasts and Renee & Melissa to handle the Midwest. In addition, Bryan Shrednick, previously head of business development at Royale, has joined the Shortlist team. Royale has recently wrapped a 30-second launch spot for the Oreo “Wonderfilled” campaign; assisted with a global, multifaceted campaign for the new Nike Free 5.0 shoe, and earlier created a fully computer graphic microsite for the 2012 Hyundai Azera that was shortlisted at SXSW…..International business development firm iartists has taken on creative production company Shilo and digital behaviorists Modus Operandi for representation across various disciplines including broadcast, advertising, digital and gaming. Additionally, iartists has added Sheima Hassanlou as an associate agent to handle the West Coast general market for its roster of mixed-media studios. Most recently, Hassanlou was project manager at BL:ND, where she worked with clients including DirecTV, Verizon, FX, and Sony. She has also held positions at Imaginary Forces and Stardust, and served in freelance producer roles at HAUS and Picture Mill….Cinema advertising firm Screenvision has added veteran TV executive Dwight Fairback to its national advertising sales division. Fairback becomes sr. VP of new business. He was most recently at Viacom, spending seven of the last nine years as sr. account exec on the Nickelodeon Kids & Family national sales team, working with agencies such as MediaVest, McCann and MPG. He created many multi-platform, new business partnerships with clients such as Microsoft, Subway and Dannon…..Cinematographer Mitchell Amunden has joined UTA for representation….Editor Kayla Emter (The Immigrant, The Sacred, Seven Minutes) has signed with Dattner Dispoto and Associates for representation….
“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