Director Robert Logevall is joining bicoastal Anonymous Content….Director Nick Brandt, formerly of Los Angeles-based Palomar Pictures, has come aboard bicoastal/international Believe Media….Film Roman, the independent animation studio best known for The Simpsons and King of the Hill, has acquired VanHook Studios, a Hollywood CG/special effects house, which now becomes Forum Visual Effects, a division of Film Roman. Kevin VanHook and his staff, including effects artists Chadd B. Cole and Vince Di Meglio, form the core of Forum Visual Effects, which is based on the Film Roman premises in North Hollywood. The deal enables Film Roman’s spot division to access Forum’s 3-D/visual effects talent and resources. Film Roman Commercials continues to be headed by VP/exec producer Kathee Schneider….Editor Terence Ziegler has joined Rhinoceros Editorial, New York. Ziegler was most recently freelancing; prior to that, he was with now defunt Invisible Dog….Mad River Post, Dallas, has added editor Gigi Cone Welch….The Cutting Room floor is now also home to newly formed creative concept/production/design company Room, which features executive director Flavio (Kampah) Campagna, creative directors/designers TJ Webber and Ladzarus, senior producer Sabrina Mance, producer Jill Henrich and founder/director Victor Ginzburg. The Room and editorial/post house The Cutting Room are based in the same Venice, Calif., complex….Mark Hukezalie, Daniel LeBlanc and Bob Johnston have launched Goldfish Music, Toronto…. Composer Jason Steele has joined HUM Music+Sound Design, Santa Monica….Headroom Digital Audio, New York, has added audio engineer Scott Persson to its roster….
“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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