Hecho Studios unveiled its leadership team with Briony McCarthy serving as president. McCarthy joins Hecho's ongoing chief content officer Tom Dunlap and executive creative director Gui Borchert, bringing more than 20 years of creative media expertise to the group. By combining their diverse capabilities, the leadership trio will work together to position Hecho as a creative studio breaking down the walls between creative, production and media. The creative studio is already working with brands spanning entertainment, sports, technology, retail and media. The team recently completed projects for CBS, Google, TOMS, Adobe, Pinterest, Syfy, and NBCUniversal. Alongside its brand work, the company is launching a division dedicated to the development and production of original entertainment with several feature films, TV and streaming projects already underway. Prior to joining Hecho Studios, McCarthy served as president of PHD New York where she delivered breakthrough media strategies for brands such as HBO, Delta Airlines, MailChimp, Ferrero and Old Navy. Dunlap and Borchert previously worked at 72andSunny, as chief production officer and group creative director, respectively. Dunlap has more than two decades of advertising and entertainment experience working with agencies and production companies such as the Ridley Scott Creative Group. Borchert also has nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, during which time he has worked on major campaigns for Starbucks, Google and Nike, among many others….
“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 Academy’s 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 Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” 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 “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s 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: “Celebrated 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.”
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