Boutique Film, a Hollywood-based production company recently launched by executive producer Noelle Whitfield and director Marcos Zavitsanos, has secured independent reps Sandra Riley to handle the West Coast and Mary Ida Bonadio to cover the Midwest….Delores Hively and Dawn Schiffman have launched Buzz Management, New York. The new repping firm will handle East Coast sales for director Bob Giraldi of bicoastal GSP; bicoastal production company Playroom; Bikini Edit, New York; and bicoastal music shop Agent Jackson….Rich Schafler and Lori Benson of Benson/Schafler, New York, are handling East Coast sales for Shadow Pictures, New York, and directors Laura Belsy and Tom De Nolf…. Grace Silverstein of Santa Monica-based independent rep firm Reel Grace has been named to cover the West Coast and Texas for editorial house Pistolera Post, Santa Monica….Robin Fried and Richard Fink of R2, New York, will rep on the East Coast for Transistor Studios, a Hollywood shop maintained by Backyard Productions, Venice, Calif., and Chicago. Transistor specializes in cross-platform branding and entertainment, creating design for broadcast, the Web, DVD and print….Monica Zevallos, formerly a production manager at Colibri Films, Los Angeles, has joined Santa Monica-headquartered Ascent Media Creative Services Group as an account executive. Her initial focus will be to attract more postproduction work from Hispanic-oriented ad agencies in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico….Veronica Lombardo, formerly with Partos Company, Los Angeles, has joined bicoastal New York Office. She will head its West Coast commercial and music video division, working out of Los Angeles-based New York Office/LA….Rana Martin has joined New York editorial house 3 Fingered Louie as director of marketing/producer….Danixa Diaz has been named executive producer, responsible for new business development and global marketing, at 3 Ring Circus, Los Angeles.…Red Truck Films, Raleigh, N.C., will represent director Kreg Lauterbach in the Southeast….Cinematographer Mandy Walker has signed with Beverly Hills, Calif.-headquartered ICM for representation in all areas….DP Robert Gantz has joined The Mirisch Agency, Los Angeles, for exclusive representation….DP Checco Varese and production designer Susan Linss are now repped by the Lyons• Sheldon•Prosnit Agency, Los Angeles. Also, DP Michael Bernard and production designer Damien Byrne have finished the feature film Haven and are again available exclusively through Lyons•Sheldon•Prosnit….DP Serge Roman and costume designer Roger K. Burton have signed with Santa Monica-based Below The Line Artists for spots and music videos….
“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