Chicago-based production company Strange Loop Studios has signed Yvette Lubinsky of indie firm Yvette Represents to handle representation on the West Coast. Strange Loop continues to be repped in the Midwest by SG+Partners….
Cinematographer Nico Aguilar is now a client of ICM Partners. He’s available for commercials and music videos, having just wrapped El Tonto written and directed by Charlie Day, starring Edie Falco, Jason Sudeikis and Ken Jeong….
Telestream, a global provider of digital media tools, quality monitoring and workflow solutions, has added Benjamin Desbois to its sr. leadership team as SVP and chief sales officer. Previously, Desbois worked for Avid Technology where he led the company’s Americas sales organization, after four years in sales management in Europe. Prior to Avid, he spent 11 years in sales leadership and product management roles at Dalet including head of worldwide business development and general manager of the U.S. business unit. In addition to English, Desbois is fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese. He graduated from L’Ecole Des Mines De Paris. He lives in Massachusetts and will maintain an office at Telestream’s Westwood Facility….
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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