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Directors Molly Green and James Leffler Take the Journey of a Lifetime in Forev
In Forev, neighbors Pete (Matt Mider) and Sophie (Noël Wells) are traveling across the desert from Los Angeles to Phoenix when he gets up the nerve to propose. Tired of one-night stands, she impulsively accepts, even though the pair has never even been on a date. A simple drive to pick-up Pete’s sister (Amanda... »
Below the Line Premieres Video Director Series during the LAFF
Below the Lines's popular Directors Series, senior writer/film editor, Mary Ann Skweres, and writer/cameraman, Bob Bayless, go behind the scenes at the LA Film Festival (June 13-23) to talk on-camera to directors about how their crew helped bring their films to the screen. »
Pinewood Indomina Studios Opens State-of-the-Art Water Tank in the Dominican Republic
Earlier this week, President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina officially opened a new 60,500-square-foot water tank at Pinewood Indomina Studios. The eight-acre exterior water tank offers natural ocean horizons as well as bluescreen capabilities. »
Eyeball Announces West Coast Expansion
Creative and strategic design agency, eyeball was founded in New York City 20 years ago, and has now announced the opening of its West Coast office. There they will strengthen and expand, serving broadcast networks, agencies and brands, and adding to a portfolio of clients that include Amazon Kindle, Target, AOL, Ringling Brothers Barnum... »
Engine Room and Hollywood Center Studios Forge Production Alliance
Hollywood Center Studios (HCS) announced that it has formed a new alliance with shooting and visual effects company Engine Room, headquartered on the HCS Lot. The strategic relationship provides Engine Room live-action clients with exclusive rates for stage and production office rentals, as well as grip and lighting services provided by HCS. »
Digital Arts Opens New 4K Postproduction Facility in New York City
In anticipation of the mass adoption of 4K/Ultra High Definition (UHD) technology, New York’s Digital Arts announced the launch of its new 4K postproduction facility, which will combine 4K color grading and finishing capabilities with state-of-the-art audio technologies in a 12,000sq/ft facility in Midtown Manhattan. »
Framestore Opens New L.A. Studio in Culver City
Framestore announced the opening of its new L.A. studio in Culver City. The studio will be led by creative director Aron Hjartarson, senior flame/VFX supervisor Alex Thomas, executive producer Kati Haberstock, head of CG (L.A.) Ben West and producer Mary Nockles. The team will report to president of integrated advertising worldwide, Jon Collins, who... »
SAG-AFTRA Overwhelmingly Approves New Commercials Contracts
On Friday, SAG-AFTRA announced that its members had overwhelmingly approved new, three-year contracts with the advertising industry covering commercials. The 2013 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and 2013 SAG-AFTRA Radio Recorded Commercials Contract are the first major contracts negotiated by SAG-AFTRA as one union since the two unions merged in March 2012. »
IATSE and AICP Announce New Three Year Contract
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) concluded negotiations in New York on Tuesday for a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering below-the-line technicians and artists who create commercials. »
Danish Director Susanne Bier Lightens up in Love Is All You Need
In Love Is All You Need, Susanne Bier tries her hand at romantic comedy, a genre the award-winning Danish director hasn’t tackled for a decade. It’s a decided change of pace. She is best known for dissections of dysfunctional families facing searing moral dilemmas in today’s globalized world. »