Streamland Media has finalized the acquisition of Sim Video International’s postproduction business (Sim Post), expanding Streamland’s picture and sound finishing services to New York City. The integration of Sim Post adds to Streamland’s roster of artists and technical expertise in North America, increasing its capabilities for serving creators in both scripted and unscripted content.
“We’re excited to welcome Sim Post’s outstanding team into our community,” says Streamland Media CEO Bill Romeo. “This alliance further strengthens our devotion to nurturing creativity and providing clients a true partnership that is unparalleled in pos production. With our globally expanded talent pool and footprint, we remain focused on elevating the services and solutions our collaborators need.”
Sim Post’s personnel join Streamland’s picture and sound divisions.
Trive Capital and Five Crowns Capital backed Streamland’s acquisition of Sim Post, which was first announced in April of this year.
SMPTE elects board officers, regional governors
SMPTE®,the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has revealed the board officers and regional governors who will serve terms beginning in January 2025.
Three new officers--Richard Welsh as SMPTE president, Eric Gsell as SMPTE executive VP, and Polly Hickling as SMPTE Education VP--have been elected for a two-year term from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026. One SMPTE officer, Lisa Hobbs, will be continuing her service as SMPTE secretary and treasurer for another two-year term. Additionally, Raymond Yeung will be stepping into the role of standards VP on Jan. 1, 2025.
“SMPTE’s membership has spoken,” said SMPTE interim executive director Sally-Ann D’Amato. “These officers have been tasked with an important responsibility, one each of them is prepared to tackle head-on. These next two years are looking bright for SMPTE!”
In addition to the officers, 10 regional governors were elected by the Society to serve two-year 2025-2026 terms.
These include the following regional governors, re-elected to continue their service:
Asia-Pacific Region Governor
Tony Ngai, Society of Motion Imaging Ltd.
EMEA - Central & South America Region Governor
Fernando Bittencourt, FB Consultant
United Kingdom Region Governor
Chris Johns, Sky UK.
USA - Central Region Governor
William T. Hayes, Consultant
USA - Eastern Region Governor
Dover Jeanne Mundt, Riedel Communications
USA - Western Region Governor
Jeffrey F. Way, Open Drives
Also elected were four newcomers to the SMPTE Board:
Canada Region Governor
Jonathan Jobin, Grass Valley
USA - Hollywood Region Governor
Allan Schollnick, Voxx... Read More