Kathrin Lausch has joined Nice Shoes as the studio’s Executive Producer of New Business, bringing with her a network of diverse contacts to help open new doors while also working to expand the relationships with existing clients.
Lausch’s experience and expertise aren’t limited to any one field, having gone to school for entertainment law in Europe, then shifting into a career as a painter before moving into the world of production and starting up her first company, Passport Films (which later became Compass Films). She’s since created Pink Pony Productions, and worked as an executive producer at companies such as Partizan, B-Reel and Crossroads Films; as well created and sold television shows in the United States and Europe.
“Kathrin is a great addition to the Nice Shoes team,” said Managing Director Kristen Martini. “She has an understanding of emerging media and formats in addition to a strong traditional production background, both of which are important as Nice Shoes continues to add new talent and technology. We’re excited to work with her!”
About Nice Shoes
NYC-based Nice Shoes is a full service, artist-driven design, animation, visual effects and color grading studio specializing in high-end commercials, web content, film, TV and music videos. Since its inception in 1996, the studio has prided itself on consistently reinvesting in its talent, technical backbone, and client experience to set the standard of excellence both creatively and technically. Key company principals include: CEO/Partner Dominic Pandolfino, Colorists/Partners Chris Ryan and Lez Rudge, MD Kristen Martini, CD Brian Bowman, and CIO Robert Keske. www.niceshoes.com
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“Ǝvolution” Comes Full Circle At The Chelsea Film Festival
The Chelsea Film Festival, running from October 16th through October 20th, 2024, at Regal Cinemas here in Union Square, is set to host the East Coast premiere of Ǝvolution, a thought-provoking experimental micro-short film that proves big ideas can come in small packages and in perfect circles.
In just 1 minute 16 seconds, this cinematic gem by Award-Winning Director Romina Schwedler, with original music by Argentine Composer Ignacio Montoya Carlotto, explores a cycle as old as time: life leads to progress, progress leads to destruction, and destruction, well, leads back to life. But is this vicious circle unbreakable? Ǝvolution suggests the answer is yes, unless we decide to open our eyes.
Inspired by the overwhelming number of recent events that threaten human existence, Ǝvolution, possibly the shortest film in this 12th edition of the festival, plays out entirely through the symbolism of circles, cleverly illustrating —in the blink of an eye— the repeating patterns of history, and confronting viewers with the uncomfortable truth that our so-called “progress” may, in fact, be guiding us to our own ruin.Premiering at the Regal 14 Union Square, New York City, on October 18, 2024, at 11 a.m., Romina Schwedler's micro-short, featuring Leah Young with cinematography by Alan J. Carmona, will be sure to spark conversations longer than the film itself! Forcing viewers to reconsider the true meaning of evolution, not just as a biological process, but as a reflection of our collective journey as humans.
With a string of festival appearances across the globe, including CineGlobe at CERN (Switzerland/France), Oscar®... Read More