The industry is mourning veteran agency producer Peter Ellers who died on Feb. 2 after a long battle with cancer. He was 50. Among his many clients were Amstel Light, AT&T, Taco Bell and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Look for more on his career in next week’s edition of SHOOT…..Ron David Walter has been named executive creative director at Conductor, a Los Angeles-based entertainment and brand marketing company. He had earlier served as partner/creative director of San Francisco-based Banjo where he exec produced The North Face Expeditions, a TV series hosted by Sting that ran on NBC; Unilever’s Degree Road to Iron Man, an hour-long special that ran on NBC and Bravo; and a series of six theatrical and online teaser trailers for the James Bond video game, “From Russia With Love,” from Electronic Arts….Nexus Productions, London, and its directorial team Smith & Foulkes can feel confident about their chances of winning the spot honor at the upcoming British Animation Awards. All three short-listed nominees for best commercial direction were helmed by Smith & Foulkes: Honda’s “Grrr,” Volkswagen Touareg’s “Racing Line,” and the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty To Children’s “Speech Bubble.” The awards ceremony is slated for March 9 in London….
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shōgun” Among Lumiere Award Winners
The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this year’s voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the event’s originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, “Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, we’ve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members – opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.”
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. “Our awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More