Animation studio LAIKA/house has secured newly formed indie firm The Standard Society–the Chicago-based team of Katy Richter and Heather Guillen–for commercial production representation in the Midwest. Richter began her career with rep Hillary Herbst and joined Liz Laine Reps in 2004 where she worked with leading animation talents including LAIKA/house, Framestore, Eyeball and JJ Sedelmaier. Guillen began working for rep Gay Guthrey in 2005 and helped expand the roster there to include stimmung, Logan, Assembly Films, Pony Show and PrettyBird in addition to maintaining relationships with major production houses MJZ and Biscuit Filmworks….DP Eric Edwards, who’s handled by Innovative Artists, recently completed principal photography on Lovelace, starring Amanda Seyfried, James Franco, and Peter Sasgaard, as well as the untitled Elmore Leonard project with John Hawkes, Jennifer Aniston, Isla Fisher, and Tim Robbins….Production designer Carlos Menendez and editor Jim Flynn–both represented by Dattner Dispoto and Associates–have been booked on the feature Rob The Mob….
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shōgun” 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 year’s voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the event’s originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, “Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, we’ve 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 – 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.”
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. “Our awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More