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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. »
Cortez Brothers Stays Competitive with Help from Simian
Ed Rivero, managing director of Los Angeles production company Cortez Brothers, has worked in advertising for more than 20 years and witnessed many changes in the industry, including the way production companies their services. When Rivero started his career, production companies recorded show reels onto ¾-inch videotapes. They were time-consuming to prepare, awkward to... »
MPC LA Goes to Battle for DirecTV
When MJZ director Rupert Sanders and Grey New York needed high-end VFX to bring a World War II epic, a medieval fantasy battle and a bit of science fiction together in a new spot for DirecTV, they turned to MPC. The company’s L.A. office led a team that included artists across MPC’s global family... »
So You Think You Can Dance Gets New Branding by thenewBlank
Fox Broadcasting recently tapped Seattle-based design studio thenewBlank for a branding campaign for the 10th anniversary season of So You Think You Can Dance. The promotional campaign captures the power and beauty of dance, and features dancers from the series. »
Royale Welcomes Chris Volckmann, Beck Henderer-Peña and Loren Judah
Motion design and production studio Royale has hired executive producer Chris Volckmann, head of digital production Beck Henderer-Peña and senior art director Loren Judah. The three, formerly of Superfad, will head Royale’s new Seattle, Wash. location, and work closely with the Los Angeles office to create cohesive branding strategies for clients across broadcast, digital... »
Animal Gives Red Bull Wings
When Smith Brothers Agency landed the national launch of Red Bull’s new flavors, they turned to Animal, Inc for help. With a small team and a tight deadline, the Animal team, led by director Samm Hodges, designed a :30 and a :15 to announce Red Bull’s three new flavors: cranberry, lime and blueberry. »
Tom Guilmette Relies on Vinten Vision 100 for Support in Extreme Cold and Winds
DP Tom Guilmette took on an assignment at the top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, nicknamed “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.” He packed his trusted Vinten Vision 100 support system and ascended by Snow Cat to the summit buildings. Shooting conditions were extreme. Guilmette dealt with high winds and temperatures below -20°F... »
The Hollywood Post Alliance Opens Call for Awards Entries
The Hollywood Post Alliance announced its call for entries for the 8th Annual HPA Awards, which will take place on the evening of Nov. 7 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The HPA Awards recognize the achievements of the individuals and companies that have contributed to groundbreaking technologies and creative excellence... »
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... »