Gigi Semone Named Executive Director of the New York’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development
New York State’s chief economic development agency Empire State Development (ESD) announced that Gigi Semone has been named executive director of the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development. »
Todd Soundelux Supports Cinemability
Todd Soundelux announced that its Todd-AO, Soundelux and Modern Music divisions will donate creative postproduction sound and music services for the documentary project Cinemability. »
Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Oliver to Host Made in NY Awards
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and his office of media and entertainment commissioner Katherine Oliver will host the eighth annual Made in NY Awards at 7:30 p.m., June 10 at Gracie Mansion. The awards are given each year to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to various fields in the city’s... »
Guild of Television Cameramen Announces 2013 GTC Award Winners
The Guild of Television Cameramen announced the winners of its 2013 awards during a presentation at the ‘A Day in the Country’ venue in Aynho, Oxfordshire, May 11. »
Salt Lake City Advertising Agency Expands into Film and TV Production
Super Top Secret, a digital advertising agency in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, announced the launch of STS Studios – the company’s new venture into the film and TV industry. The company has hired Chris Moore as partner and senior vice president of production for STS Studios »
Screenvision Names Talent Involved in Emerging Filmmakers Series
Cinema advertiser, Screenvision, has named the first quartet of talent for its emerging filmmakers series, featuring Antonio Campos, Matthew Huston, Christian Camargo and Andrew Renzi. Announced in April at Screenvision’s first Upfront, the emerging filmmakers series connects brands with talented filmmakers to create customized branded entertainment that will be showcased before moviegoers in theaters... »
AMPAS Announces Winners of the 2013 Student Academy Awards
Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities as well as three students from foreign universities have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Student Academy Awards competition. They will be brought to Los Angeles for a week of industry activities that will culminate in the awards ceremony,... »
Kodak Appoints Christian Richter to Film Lab and Studio Relationship Manager
As part of Kodak’s ongoing efforts to support the motion picture film infrastructure, the company has appointed Christian Richter to the newly created role of film lab and studio relationship manager. Richter will be responsible for developing and managing strategies to optimize the workflow between studios, filmmakers, laboratories and postproduction facilities. »
RODEO FX names Audrey Boivin as Advertising Department Producer
RODEO FX, a Montreal visual effects company, announced the appointment of Audrey Boivin to the position of advertising department producer, where she will be responsible for the production of commercials. »
Cut+Run Welcomes Senior Producer Amburr Farls
Cut+Run announced the addition of senior producer Amburr Farls who will be based out of the Los Angeles office. »
