Pulse Films has added director Jonathan Van Tulleken to its commercialmaking roster. He has helmed E4’s BAFTA-honored show Misfits and in 2013 directed the entire second season of Channel 4’s celebrated drama Top Boy. His shorts have been selected and screened at a number of international film festivals and his work in TV has been nominated for and has won awards including BAFTA, BBC Short Film Awards, and Virgin Media Short Finals. His 2009 film Off Season was nominated for a BAFTA and is currently being adapted into a full-length feature for Big Talk Films and Studio Canal….Director Matteo Bonifazio has joined MRB Productions’ spot directing roster for exclusive representation in the U.S. Shortly after graduating from the University of Genoa, Bonifazio began collaborating with MTV Networks, shooting pan-European promotions and ads in London and Milan. The work he helmed during that partnership earned him several accolades including a PromaxBDA Europe Award for one of his MTV Your Noise’s television promos. It also helped to shape and develop his very personal directing style that is strongly rooted in the youth generation of today. Bonifazio has since also directed campaigns for major international brands including Sony, Reebok, Vodaphone, Campari, Fiat, Fila, VW, Hyundai, McDonald’s and American Airlines. Bonifazio has worked all across Europe and in the U.S. He recently relocated from Spain to London. He joins a directorial lineup at MRB that includes Jamie Babbit, Jeremy Haft, Mark Teitelman, Branson Veal and James Wahlberg….Encore, a Deluxe Entertainment Services company, has brought technology expert Scott Ballard aboard its VFX division as pipeline supervisor. Ballard is tasked with expanding the company’s inter-studio pipeline across all Encore VFX facilities worldwide. He comes to Encore from the L.A. area offices of international technology and ride film company RGH….
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shōgun” 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 year’s voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the event’s originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, “Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, we’ve 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 – 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.”
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. “Our awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More