Last week, Mirror Films wrapped up the Los Angeles screening series for the www.x-dance.com.>X-Dance Film Festival at the Red Bull Screening Room in Santa Monica. Showcased was the West Coast Premiere of “Lost & Found,” a new feature film from Mirror Films‘ Director Doug Walker. Co-hosting the screening was Mirror Films‘ Owner/EP Eric Barrrett, who is also the Managing Director of X-Dance.nn”Lost & Found” is the newest feature film from Director/Editor Doug Walker. In 2007, Walker found roughly 30,000 missing film negatives from the “Surfing Magazine” archive at a Pasadena swap meet. After spending one year organizing the collection, Walker reunited them with their original sources and subjects. For the last three years, Walker has been capturing stories that if not told would have been lost. The film stars: Aaron Chang, Dan Merkel, Bob Barbour, Bernie Baker, Buttons, Greg Weaver, Jock Sutherland, Rory Russell, Larry Bertlemann, Bobby Owens, Duncan Campbell and Gerry Lopez.nnnnEntering its 12th year, X-Dance is the premiere action sports film festival in the country. The mission of X-Dance is to nurture the growth of action sports filmmaking and to celebrate achievement on both sides of the camera — filmmakers and athletes alike. With roots in both the core industry as well as the mainstream, X-Dance serves as a focal point for the enormous audience living at the intersection of music, film and action sports cultures. www.x-dance.com.nnMirror Films is a creative collective of award-winning film directors, each bringing a unique sensibility to the screen. The distinctive and memorable work that Mirror Films produces is reflected in repeated commercial campaigns for top brands such as Anheuser Busch, Dove, Toyota, Target and Sony. Mirror Films‘ directors are well versed in the integrated media landscape, with a portfolio of work that extends into digital entertainment and new media. Mirror is a streamlined and efficient production company — small enough to brainstorm one-on-one, yet large enough to tap global resources. www.mirrorfilms.tv
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Agency Source Joins Forces With #BidforLA To Support LA’s Production Community
Today, Agency Source, the newly launched business development platform for ad agencies and production companies, announced its partnership with #BidforLA, an initiative designed to support Los Angeles’ advertising production community as it recovers from the recent wildfires. LA is home to some of the world’s top talent, many of whom have been severely impacted by the fires. #BidforLA encourages production companies, filmmakers, and creatives to prioritize LA-based businesses, crews, and services when bidding on projects. Submitting a bid for Los Angeles—whether or not other locations are being considered—helps keep the city competitive and generates crucial work for local talent. The initiative aims to strengthen the local industry, create jobs, and reinforce LA’s position as a global leader in creative production. Agency Source has teamed up with #BidforLA to provide a comprehensive platform that connects production teams with essential resources in Los Angeles, offering a curated list of trusted local providers, including production companies, post houses, and independent production representatives. The list is living and breathing and will stay live and up-to-date as more companies are added. View the full production list HERE . Agency Source CEO Ross MacRae states, “As soon as we were asked to participate, we said yes immediately. We proudly support the businesses and individuals affected by the LA fires. We aim to help all production studios in the area bounce back and thrive again.” Notes co-founder Veronica Lombardo, “When envisioning a resource... Read More