Hornet has signed director Sam Mason for global representation. Mentored by director Pete Candeland whom he later teamed with to co-helm some select films, Mason has gone on to firmly establish himself as a director with worldwide campaigns for Coke, Toyota, Mazda and Honda as well as music videos with Sofi Tukker. Mason is known for his CG style that reflects his lo-fi/hi-fi hybrid approach to filmmaking. He prefers to utilize emerging technologies to apply a physicality and textured realness to his films. He especially likes to start with real objects and from there set up constraints that he can work within, like he did with his collaboration with Hugo Marie for the animated short Little Things where they scoured vintage markets for objects that could ground the film….
Matthew Klar has been promoted to VP, strategy of MKTG Canada. He has worked with some of the largest and most recognized national and global brands while playing a lead role in launching the MKTG brand in Canada after the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network in 2016, He has spearheaded the launch of two new service offerings at MKTG Canada. The first was Creative Services to augment and elevate MKTG’s experiential offering by adding specialized talent to the organization focused on enhancing ideation and design abilities. The second was Property Insights which is a specialized brand strategy practice for sponsorship properties across Canada, advising them on vision, positioning and creative development. Klar also headed MKTG Canada’s original content strategy, leading to the creation of 500+ pieces of original content reaching a network of 4,000 stakeholders including industry leaders, influencers and clients around the world. In his new role, Klar leads the expansion of MKTG’s expanding Strategy & Creative services, while also taking on expended responsibilities within MKTG’s senior leadership team….
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academyโs Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragonโs two wins were for โThe Red Dragon and the Goldโ episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the โPart Six: Far,l Far Awayโ episode of Ahsoka.
The HPAโs Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: โCelebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.โ
This year, FotoKem was awarded the Charles S. Swartz Award for its role in supporting filmmakers, studios, cinematographers, and artists across diverse film and media landscapes. Also celebrated... Read More