Composer Robert Miller has exited Amber Music, New York and London, and is launching his own as-of-yet-unnamed music studio in New York with executive producer Vera Pandolfo. She was formerly producing at New York agency Amster Yard….West Hollywood-based production house Copper Media and executive producer Thom Sidoti have parted ways….Brad Stratton, former VP/music producer and director of music production at D’Arcy, New York, has joined Fluid, New York, in the position of senior music producer….Echo Boys, Minneapolis, has signed sound designer/audio engineer Ken Chastain….Atlanta-based Crawford Post Production has added editor Terry Boyer. He was formerly with now defunct Click 3X Atlanta as senior editor….Michael Mees has joined Ohio Edit, New York, as senior editor. He was most recently freelancing on longform projects, and prior to that was with Spot Welders, Venice, Calif.…Billy Pittard, former president/CEO of now defunct design house Pittard Sullivan, has been named president of SupplyMan Inc., a new Los Angeles-based company looking to serve as an online shopping mall for the film, TV and commercial production communities via its www.supplyman.com service. Initially, set construction supplies can be ordered through the service. Over the next few months, supplies and services for the full range of film and TV production will become available via supplyman.com….Lee Garfinkel, president/chief creative officer worldwide for D’Arcy, has been named to the Film Jury for the Cannes International Advertising Festival. The Jury is chaired by Jeff Goodby, co-chairman of Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco….
“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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