Vicky Miller, an independent West Coast rep, has parted ways with bicoastal Giraldi Suarez Productions to pursue other interests. She continues to handle the West Coast for bicoastal Coppos Films….Marianne McCarley, manager of Coppos Films’ New York office, is leaving that shop to become a sales associate for Carl Forsberg at New York-based independent repping firm Carl Forsberg & Associates….Hollywood-based Helium Productions, an animation studio specializing in 3-D digital production and visual effects, has appointed Chicago-based independent rep Deborah Zwayer of Zwayer Represents for national spot representation….Director/DP Scott McCullough is now repped on both coasts and in Texas for freelance spot work via The Directors Network, Studio City, Calif…..
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More
