Street Talk
Director Lenard Dorfman has joined bicoastal/international Moxie Pictures for commercial and music video representation in the U.S. He comes over from bicoastal/international MJZ. In terms of European representation, Dorfman will be at the as yet unnamed London shop recently formed by directors Daniel Kleinman and Ringan Ledwidge…..Director Nic Mathieu has come aboard A Band Apart, Los Angeles….Curious Pictures, New York, has signed Toronto-based Electric Company for U.S. representation. Known for its work in motion graphics and animation, Electric Company has a directorial roster that includes iamstatic (Roin Gervais, Randy Knott, David Greene), Play Airways (Josh Rankin, Alex Kurina, Kent Hugo), Kangaroo Alliance (animators Lauren Gregg, Craig Sheldon) and Crankbunny (Norma Toraya)…..Los Angeles-based Roses Are Blue has signed director Keith Schofield, who’s best known for his music video work (DJ Format’s “3 Feet Deep,” Wintergreen’s “When I Wake Up,” Death Cab for Cutie’s “Jealousy Rides With Me”)….New York design/animation studio FlickerLab has added director of animation Eric Merola. Prior to FlickerLab, Merola maintained Merola Productions, New York…..Oink Ink Radio, New York, which maintains sister studio 38 Greene in Manhattan, has extended its reach to the West Coast, launching Oink Ink Radio in Venice, Calif. Former BBDO New York radio producer Karen Jean has been named exec producer of the Venice operation….“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shลgun” 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 yearโs voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the eventโs originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, โOur hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, weโve 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 โ 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.โ
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. โOur awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More