Boutique bicoastal production company division7–headed by co-managing directors Kamila Prokop and David Richards–has secured indie firm Champion for talent representation on the East Coast. Under the aegis of sales vets J. Patrick McElroy, Joanna Margilaj and Julie Margilaj Knips, Champion has a roster which includes not only division7 but also Drool, Florence, INSTITUTE, Landia, Lost Planet, Squeak E. Clean Studios and Trevor….
Great Guns USA has formed a partnership with THICK and THIN–the indie firm founded by Bobby Rowe and Sabrina Mehar–for representation services across the East Coast. Headed by managing director and executive producer Oliver Fuselier, Great Guns USA becomes the latest addition to THICK and THIN’s eclectic roster….
Los Angeles-based creative studio Los York has expanded its reach by hiring Chicago-based directorial and creative representation firm SG+Partners to handle the Midwest. Headed by founder Sarah Gitersonke, SG+Partners joins the Los York sales team along with Simpatico for West and East Coast regions, and Momentum’s Bettina Abascal for the multicultural market….
The One Club for Creativity has hired Molly Crossin as chief growth officer. She will lead development of strategic, cross-platform partnerships with agencies and brands, connecting them with the club’s numerous DEI, gender equality, education, and creative development programs around the world that are most relevant to their business. Crossin is a strategic marketer, brand builder, and connector with experience on both the agency and brand sides. She joins The One Club from The New York Times, where she served as acting marketing director. Her experience also includes more than three years at Madwell, serving as an agency account director handling client service and business development, two years as marketing manager at NASDAQ, and three years running Industry Standard, her own women’s apparel line….
“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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