Santa Monica production house Workhorse Media has named rep Patti Renick to handle the East Coast. Workhorse exec producer Harvey Lewis continues to rep the Midwest, West Coast and Texas…New York-based VFX house Click 3X has signed Jenn Johnson to cover the East Coast and Midwest. Johnson will work with head of sales Trevor King in securing new projects for the company. Johnson has made the move from production to sales, having done stints at SelectNY, JWT and HBO….Mantra Design, a N.Y.-based creative content design/VFX boutique, has secured Jeff Devlin as its East Coast rep. Devlin, who retains his current role as CEO/exec producer of MediaLogic, a consultancy and TV production company….Los Angeles-based talent agency Dattner Dispoto and Associates is expanding its production designer roster with three signings: Deborah Evans (G-Force, Bulletproof Monk, Remember the Titans, as well as commercials), Jeff Mann (Tropic Thunder, Transformers, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and varied spots) and Brian Branstetter (whose credits primarily consist of commercials)….
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