Director Shaun Higton has joined the roster of mixed-media production company Passion Paris. The young filmmaker recently scored a viral hit with his short film What’s on your mind? The film is a stark portrayal of social media use that asks whether we, or our virtual friends, are actually being honest online. It racked up over 8 million YouTube views in just a few weeks. Previously Higton has helmed commercials for brands including Pepsi, Heinz, Skandiabanken and Intersport….Therapy Studios has added sr. colorist Robert Curreri. His spot credits span such brands as Honda, Ford, VW, DirecTV, Budweiser and Target. He has also color graded music videos for, among other artists, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Lil Wayne and Arcade Fire. Curreri began his career in Manhattan as a music video colorist. After working as a DP and then music video director, Curreri returned to color grading upon relocating to L.A. in 2003 to join The Syndicate. In 2008, Curreri made a move over to R!OT, and then to Company 3 Santa Monica, before eventually going independent….Jie Chen and Shelley Russell have joined Click 3X as sr. digital producers. Previously, Chen was a digital producer at Firstborn Multimedia, working on projects such as developing iOS and Android apps for Kraft Foods and multi-language responsive site design and development for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. She has also held positions at Design Royale, WhybinTBWA and TBWATequila. Prior to coming to Click 3X, Russell worked as a digital producer at Tiffany & Co….Gannon Mooney has come aboard global digital agency Essence. He will be responsible for elevating and growing the creative offering of Essence’s North American offices in NY, San Francisco and Seattle on behalf of brands such as Method Home, eBay and Google. Mooney will join the Seattle office and report to global CEO Christian Juhl. Mooney was most recently a creative director at Seattle Wunderman Network…..
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More