Stink Films has signed with In House Reps for representation on the West Coast. Their team of Steven Monkarsh and Irma Rodriguez will work alongside Sevasti Buford, Stink’s director of West Coast sales. Stink directors include Traktor, Nicolas Winding Refn, Eliot Rausch, Lauren Caris Cohan, Jovan Todorovic, and Salomon Ligthelm…..
Postproduction specialist David Michaels has joined Framestore’s Chicago office as director of production and business development. He will be working across integrated advertising. With a decade of global VFX and post experience, Michaels joins Framestore after five years at Smoke & Mirrors where he was an executive producer, initially in the company’s New York studio and then in Amsterdam. Before that, he held positions at postproduction company Quietman where in just three years, he quickly worked his way up from jr. producer to head of production. Michaels graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio with a degree in Economics and Theatre before attending New York University where he obtained his Master’s Degree in Arts Administration. In his previous roles he has worked on projects for numerous global brands including Samsung, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and American Express….
Bicoastal commercial production company REVERSE has signed independent reps Tracy Fetterman of T-Reps and Jeanie DiMaggio of DiMaggio Representation for West Coast representation. The two will work closely with REVERSE founder/EP Thibaut Estellon. REVERSE, which has locations in Los Angeles and New York City, maintains a roster of directors that includes Johan Stahl, Romain Quirot, Matthieu Mantovani, Antoine Pai, Bradley Tangonan, Matt Grimard, Kim Jacobsen, Julien Rocher, Camille De Galbert, and Pepe Lansky….
The Gersh Production Department has added DP Santiago Gonzalez to its roster for commercial, music video and narrative representation…..
“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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