Jeremy Bernstein has been promoted from sr. VP/group creative director to executive VP, group creative director at Deutsch NY. His colleagues at the agency, Matt McKay and Jeffrey Vinick, have both been upped from exec VP/group creative director to executive creative director….Partners Grant Richards, Scott Aal and Kim Kline have changed the name of their agency Engine Company 1 to Chemistry Club. The quirky new moniker comes on the heels of recent account growth and reflects the agency’s passion for exploration and experimentation….Elastic has added designer/director Patrick Clair to its studio roster. For his first project with Elastic, Clair created the evocative opening title sequence for HBO’s highly anticipated drama, True Detective. He is also currently working on the main title for Halt and Catch Fire, a new drama about the personal computing boom in the 1980s premiering later this year on AMC….Click 3X has appointed Mauricio Aguayo as director of digital strategy. In this newly created role, Aguayo will guide the studio’s efforts in identifying and creating digital solutions for its clients. Prior to joining Click 3X, Aguayo worked at full-service digital agency, ROKKAN, and earlier at social marketing agency, M80, specializing in social strategy for global CPG, automotive, healthcare and lifestyle brands….
“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