Bicoastal companies Giraldi Suarez Productions (GSP) and Playroom have hired Roxanne Artesona and Jeff Bowman of Roxanne and Co., New York, for representation on the East Coast. In-house sales rep Wil LaFayette will handle the West Coast for GSP and Playroom….Letca Films, Miami, has signed with Los Angeles-based independent rep Mary Carmen Figuerola for U.S. representation with the exception of Florida, which is handled from Letca’s headquarters….John Buckley has joined the Venice, Calif., office of Asche & Spencer as its in-house West Coast rep….Cinematographer Mott Hupfel has completed principal photography on Mary Harron’s Betty Paige and is again available for spots through The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica….DP Checco Varese has wrapped Their Eyes Were Watching God (featuring Halle Berry) and is again available exclusively through the Lyons•Sheldon•Prosnit Agency, Los Angeles….DP Michael Givens has completed principal photography on The Celestine Prophecy and is now available for commercials via Sherry Rousso Associates, New York. Also, DP Stacy Toyama has signed with Sherry Rousso Associates for exclusive representation….Costume designer Ligia Morris has signed with Partos, Santa Monica, for exclusive 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