Hollywood-headquartered Post Logic has closed its Santa Monica visual effects unit Creo Collective. Creo had been winding down operations since the beginning of the year, and wrapped its final job over the past couple of weeks…..Word is that director Eden Diebel, formerly of bicoastal HKM Productions, has come aboard Great Guns: USA, Santa Monica, for spot representation….Director Alex Proyas is back from a two-year hiatus on the feature film I Robot and is again taking on spots via bicoastal/international Chelsea Pictures–the first being for Goodyear via Leagas Delaney…..The Film, Recording and Entertainment Council (FREC) has launched in Florida. The collective of recording, post, film, TV, radio, production, graphics and other creative companies is primarily from South Florida and hopes to promote economic development for the industry in that region. The group’s Web site address is www.frecouncil.org….At press time, Los Angeles was about to unveil a Film Inventory Management System Web site that will enable users to access info about lesser known lensing locations throughout the city….
“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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