Filmmaker Paul Cummings, who works in commercials, music videos and shorts–with a specialty in stop motion–has signed with Los Angeles creative studio DUCK….New York-based Sonic Union has formed an alliance with veteran voice casting director Maria Pappalardo, who’ll be screening talent for television, film, web and radio, working out of the popular Union Square studios. Pappalardo opens the independent casting service, Pappalardo Casting, following 15 years as BBDO N.Y.’s head of voiceover casting where she cast thousands of large-scale campaigns for the likes of Visa, GE, Pepsi and Gillette…..Peepshow Post Productions, London and N.Y., has brought editor Dean Gonzalez, formerly of Final Cut, aboard its roster. Gonzalez is experienced in spots, music videos and is currently working on a documentary feature, The History of Canadian Humor (If It’s Not Too Much Trouble), produced by The Sibs and directed by Rob Cohen who has written for such shows as Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons and Mr. Show….
Edward Lachman Wins American Society of Cinematographers Award For “Maria”
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) held its 39th annual ASC Awards on Sunday night (2/23) at the Beverly Hilton with Edward Lachman, ASC earning the marquee theatrical feature film honor for Maria. In his acceptance remarks, Lachman thanked, among others, director Pablo Larrain and actor Angelina Jolie who portrayed Maria Callas. Lachman noted that this was his second film with Larrain whom he described as โa cinematographer himselfโ in terms of how he thinks about images and camera movement. Lachman also hailed Jolieโs performance for capturing the spirit and heart of Callas. Lachman said he found Callasโ story inspiring, sharing that she suffered from an autoimmune disease the last 20 years of her life, but continually fought for perfection to become one of the greatest artists and opera singers of all time. He said her life is motivation for artists to rise above their circumstances to create and express themselves through their art. This marks Lachmanโs first ASC Award win in a theatrical or television category. He was previously nominated for Far From Heaven (2003), Mildred Pierce (2011), Carol (2016) and El Conde (2024, Lachman's first film with director Larrain). Lachman was honored with the ASCโs Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. The 39th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards also honored Jomo Fray for Nickel Boys in the Spotlight Award category, which recognizes stellar cinematography in independent, foreign or art-house type/festival films. Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw topped the documentary category for Gaucho Gaucho. ASC Award winners in television were Robert Elswit, ASC for Ripley, Sam McCurdy, ASC, BSC for Shลgun, and Richard... Read More