Rebecca Reber and Brooke Covington of independent firm Reber Covington, San Francisco and Pacific Palisades, Calif., have formally signed London-based production house Harry Nash for representation on the West Coast and in Texas, Minneapolis and Detroit….New York-based rep firm Benson/Schafler Artists Management is now handling production company See Spot Run, Los Angeles, for East Coast representation….Independent rep Maureen Melvin of Maureen Melvin & Company, Los Angeles, has been chosen to handle West Coast sales responsibilities for Pacific Palisades, Calif.-based production house Life of Riley…. Giant Studios, Atlanta, has set its network of reps: Marina del Rey, Calif.-based Kelley Class will handle the West Coast; Patrice Bockos and Julie Vargo of Bockos/Vargo, Chicago, in the Midwest; and Jack Reed of Jack Reed Reps, Dallas, in the Southwest. Giant’s director of international business development, Carol Budd, handles the company’s clients internationally and in New York….Los Angeles-based consultant Pamela Powell, former deputy director of the California Film Commission (CFC), has been named sales rep for the Monterey County Film Commission. She will act on behalf of the Northern California county as a liaison to the Hollywood community spanning features, commercials and TV programs….DP Daniel Ardilley, A.C.S., recently in from Australia, and DP Steven Finestone are now being represented in the U.S. and abroad by Gregg Dallesandro of Montana Artists, Santa Monica….DP Phedon Papamichael is again available for spots via bicoastal Innovative Artists after wrapping director Wim Wenders’ feature Million Dollar Hotel, starring Mel Gibson….
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