Mode Project won a Silver award in the PromaxBDA North America Design Competition for “CASA: One Boy’s Story,” in the category, Art Direction & Design/PSA. The spot combines live-action production with CG animation and was conceptualized by Mode Project’s CG director Stefan Draht. The result is an imaginary world of paper cutouts that show a CASA volunteer helping a boy navigate the court system, foster homes, and his eventual adoption. nnMode Project received the assignment from Rick Valicenti, founder of design studio Thirst/Chicago, on behalf of EPIC (Engaging Philanthropy Inspiring Creatives), a group that pairs top creative professionals with nonprofits that need their skills.nn”The Mode Project team worked really hard to create a beautiful piece for an important cause,” said Draht. “Winning this award is truly gratifying because the level of competition was outstanding.” nnnView the award-winning spot online here.nnThe winners of the PromaxBDA Awards were announced at the PromaxBDA Conference in Los Angeles on June 14. To see a complete list of winners visit www.promaxbda.org. nnAbout Mode ProjectnMode Project is an award-winning production studio that creates distinctive content for the advertising, marketing and entertainment industries. www.modeproject.comnnCREDITSnTitle CASA of Cook County: One Boy’s StorynClient: EPICnAgency Liaison: Thirst/Chicago, Rick ValicentinWriter: Kelly ButlernnProduction Company: Mode ProjectnCG Modeling and Animation: Mode ProjectnnDirector of Photography: Derick SmithnStylist: Pamela DawnnnMusic: The Mayfair WorkshopnSound Design: Vagabond Audio
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Goldcrest Post Speeds Delivery of “Severance” Season Two
The New York Times recently wrote that the just-released Season Two of Severance will “blow your mind”—and we couldn’t agree more. Created by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ drama is smart, spellbinding, distinctly original and packed with surprises. For those who aren’t already devoted fans, the show centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), leader of a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a “severance” procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Goldcrest Post provided post services for both seasons of the show, including picture editorial support, sound editorial, ADR and sound mixing. Editorial for Season One began in 2020. Due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Goldcrest supplied both onsite production offices and edit suites, and remote editing systems for individual editors, with everything linked to a central server. "Mixing at Goldcrest with our team has been a great experience,” says Stiller. “Bob and Jacob are in sync with our creative process and so good at what they do that the experience is always one where it's about how we can enhance the creative vision, with a baseline of knowing everyone is totally committed to making something as good as it can be." Diana Dekajlo, the show’s co-producer, says that the arrangement worked so well, they chose to continue the hybrid approach for Season Two. “We’re a remote friendly show,” she explains. “Whether we’re at Goldcrest, our studio in the Bronx or at home, our workflow is seamless. I conduct remote daily meetings with my immediate staff, and weekly meetings with editorial and VFX, and we talk to each other as if we were just down the hall. It makes for great staff... Read More