Looking to expand its capabilities in the Southwest market, Willow Street Editorial (formerly known as Mad River Post/Dallas) has gone independent, entering into a strategic alliance with New York-based The Lodge to offer original music, sound and mixing capabilities to its core postproduction business.
Willow Street continues under the aegis of executive VP James Appleton. The shop’s roster consists of senior editor Erik Johnson (formerly of Crew Cuts and Homestead, New York), editors Sylvette Artinian (repped by Willow Street in the Southwest and Dallas markets) and Quan Tran.
Overseeing the day-to-day operation is executive producer Jeb Schary who last year came over from his producer’s post at The Richards Group, Dallas. Other key staffers are producer Liana Matin and head of client services Robin Gierhart.
Plans call for The Lodge to handle Willow Street’s mixing needs while offering scoring and sound design by drawing on talent from its New York, London and Tokyo studios.
“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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