Bicoastal production company 8Media has hired Chicago-based David Wagner as Midwest rep. Maya Brewster continues to cover the East Coast for 8Media, which is expected to make a West Coast rep announcement shortly….Mary Ford & Associates, New York, has signed Area 51 Films, Santa Monica, The Joneses, Santa Monica, and The Story Companies, bicoastal, Chicago and Dallas, for representation on the East Coast….Santa Monica-based Atlas Pictures has secured New York-based Michael Eha as its East Coast rep and Chicago-based Get Reehl Representation to handle Midwest sales….New York-based The Sussan Group has signed Richard Fink of the Richard Fink Agency, New York, as its East Coast rep….Tape House Toons, New York, has added Colin Giles as its national rep….Ivan Molomut has closed his firm Ivan and Company to become head of sales for Black Logic, New York….Bicoastal Flying Tiger Films has named Anke Thiem as its rep to cover Germany. Thiem is based in Hamburg….
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
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