Technicolor Post announced today the appointment of Massimo D’Avolio to Chief Operating Officer for Worldwide Post Production. D’Avolio, previously SVP and Divisional CFO at Method Studios, will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and oversee the implementation of the business strategy globally. He will be based in Technicolor’s Hollywood office and report to the President of Worldwide Post Production, Sherri Potter.
“In the midst of this massive industry shift, Technicolor is evolving in proactive response to and in anticipation of client and project needs – and in recognition of the new opportunities to deliver uncompromising quality by optimizing our picture, sound, and visual effects services,” said Potter. “I am excited to welcome back Massimo, a 16-year veteran of Technicolor, who has both the financial and business acumen critical to help us further develop our strategy to support these new content opportunities and empower the storyteller every step of the way.”
As an industry leader, whose recent credits include Amazon’s The Romanoffs, Hulu’s Castle Rock and Sony’s Alpha with upcoming releases to include Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, Sony’s Welcome to Marwen, Warner Bros. The Mule, HBO’s third season of True Detective and Netflix’s Black Mirror, Technicolor is expected to set new technological, operational and artistic standards.
“This is an exciting time and I am happy to join a company that can deliver at the speed of the disruption which our industry is currently undergoing,” stated D’Avolio. “In this new role I will harness our innovative technology solutions and next generation talent to streamline our processes across all of our global locations and bring new services to new markets.”
About Technicolor Post Production Services
Technicolor is a worldwide leader in Post Production services to the entertainment industry. Composed of award-winning Color Scientists, Color Finishing Artists and Sound Mixers, Technicolor supports feature and episodic clients from camera capture on-set to vfx and world class color finishing and sound post through creation of final distribution masters. By uniting industry leading talent and facilities around the world with innovative workflows and flexibility, Technicolor tailors the perfect solution for front-end and post production needs – empowering creatives to tell their story, every step of the way.
2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagán Muñoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors who’ll highlight this year’s winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More