Los Angeles-based postproduction house Ethos Studio, under the aegis of founder/exec producer James Drew, has established an official roster of editors, colorists, and a sound mixer. While Ethos has always had a group of artists that they work with, this represents the first time the company is listing a traditional directory of names on its website. Brand new additions to the roster include editor Brian Raess, colorist Dante Pasquinelli, and music producer Loz. They join colorist Kaitlyn Battistelli, editors Chad Sarahina and Patrick Moccia, who have all been with Ethos since its founding in 2019 and have been integral to the development of the company. All three roster additions have turned out work for a variety of brands and clients. Pasquinelli’s credits span clients such as Gucci, Armani, Lanvin, and Fendi, with celebrities like Billie Eilish, LeBron James, and Kendall Jenner. Raess frequently works with major directing and creative talent on animated and live-action music videos and commercials. He has also worked in development on several feature films for Disney, Netflix, Universal, Nickelodeon, Mythos Studios, and Paramount. Raess previously worked with Drew at Electric Theatre Collective. London-born music producer Loz has worked with artists like The Weeknd and Bad Bunny and brands such as Lululemon, Nike, Vulture Magazine, and New Balance…..
Curatorial Committee Roster Is Set For The 2025 AICP Post Awards
The AICP has set the full roster for the Curatorial Committee for the 2025 AICP Post Awards. The group, representing experts from the full gamut of postproduction crafts as well as from the agency and brand ranks, will meet this spring under the leadership of AICP Post Awards chairperson James Razzall, U.S. president of advertising, Framestore.
The extended entry deadline for the full suite of AICP Awards--which includes The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, and the AICP Next Awards--is Wednesday, March 5. Full entry details can be found here. The results of each show will debut during AICP Week in New York this June, and be featured at a gala celebration at The Museum of Modern Art.
One of Razzall’s key responsibilities as chair is to form the AICP Post Awards Curatorial Committee, which will determine the selection of the final winners and choose the Post Awards Best of Show from among the category winners. “I was looking for the best people at the top level in all their respective crafts,” explained Razzall. “We aimed to be as diverse and geographically as broad as possible. And we looked for cross-discipline opinions. We strove for a mix of people, including those who curate the work, not just our peers in post but also the best people we have worked with on the brand and agency side.
“Across the board, we were looking for people with a strong voice,” Razzall continued. “Our goal is to have a proper conversation, so we can filter through to make sure the best work is being recognized. When you consider the amount of effort that’s gone into these entries and the level of craft that they exhibit, we owe them that respect and honor of judging the work... Read More