Staff

AFM: Independent Film & Television Alliance Unveils New Board of Directors Chaired by Clay Epstein

November 3, 2022 Staff Comments Off

The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) unveiled its new 15-person Board of Directors on Thursday at the American Film Market. The group includes new board members Brian Beckmann (Arclight Films), Caroline Couret-Delegue (Film Seekers Limited), Diane Ferrandez (AGC Studios), Jeffrey Greenstein (Millennium Media), George Hamilton (Protagonist Pictures), Jasmin McSweeney (NZ Film Commission), and Lise Romanoff (Vision Films). Clay Epstein (Film Mode Entertainment), who was elected as Chairperson of the Board in 2021, is currently serving the second year of his two-year term, […]

Steve La Porte and Josée Normand to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards

November 3, 2022 Staff Comments Off

Oscar and Emmy-winning make-up artist Steve La Porte and Emmy-winning hair stylist Josée Normand will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 10th Annual Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor an artist (or artists) with an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding service to […]

Producers Guild to Honor Warner Bros. Heads De Luca, Abdy with 2023 Milestone Award

November 3, 2022 Staff Comments Off

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) is honoring the newest Warner Bros. Film Group Co-Chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy with its 2023 Milestone Award. The duo will receive the prize at the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at The Beverly Hilton. The annual Milestone Award is given to the executives and creatives known for their countless contributions to the film industry, […]

Academy Adds Four to Its Sci-Tech Council, Including Cinematographer Paul Cameron and Production Designer Tom Duffield

November 3, 2022 Staff Comments Off

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Cinematographer Paul Cameron, Netflix executive Paul Debevec, veteran Production Designer Tom Duffield, and VFX Supervisor Marlon West have accepted invitations to join its Science and Technology Council, which focuses on the science and technology of motion pictures, from preserving its history and developing educational programs to driving industry standards and providing forums for the exchange of information and ideas. Cameron […]

Motion Picture Sound Editors to Honor Jerry Bruckheimer With Its Annual Filmmaker Award

November 1, 2022 Staff Comments Off

The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) will honor Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of this year’s $1.4 billion box office hit Top Gun: Maverick, with its annual Filmmaker Award. Among the most prolific and successful film and television producers of all time, Bruckheimer is responsible for such big-screen spectacles as the Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure, Bad Boys, and Beverly Hills Cop franchises, and the hits Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, Remember the Titans, Armageddon, The Rock, Crimson Tide, […]

Fancy VFX Adds Industry Veterans Janine Conway as Senior Producer and Chris Green as Compositing Supe

November 1, 2022 Staff Comments Off

Fancy House of Visual Effects (Fancy VFX) has appointed two highly accomplished visual effects veterans to its senior team, as Janine Conway has joined the studio as Senior Producer, helping to oversee production and business development, while Chris Green becomes Compositing Supervisor, focusing on VFX for features and television. Fancy VFX is an imaginative visual effects, design, and post-production cooperative whose focus is combining premium creative service with personalized relationships. […]

Cut+Run Welcomes Editor Amy Rosenberg, Who’s Best Known for Her Work With Fashion Brands

October 30, 2022 Staff Comments Off

Amy Rosenberg has joined the roster of editors at Cut+Run, where she’ll bring her artful eye and creative spirit. With a baseline belief that every edit requires its own unique formula — part art, part science — Rosenberg has developed a unique style all her own, as well as an impeccable sense of style and timing. “Amy has this ability to see solutions beyond the expected. Not only does she execute […]

Robert Shen Joins For-A as Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania

October 30, 2022 Staff Comments Off

FOR-A, the cutting-edge video broadcast technology company, has appointed Robert Shen as regional sales manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania. He joins the company from EVS Broadcast, where he was responsible for the Axon product lines in control, monitoring, routing, and video processing. Originally trained as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in radar and communications with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Shen subsequently earned a degree in computer science […]

Radiant Post Launches Radiant North, a New Post-Production Facility in Manchester

October 29, 2022 Staff Comments Off

Broadcast post-production house Radiant Post has announced the opening of a new facility based in Manchester that should help expand the company’s business. The facility will be called Radiant North, and it will offer the region’s vibrant independent production and network TV sector dedicated picture post, finishing, and audio creative services. The new 8000 sq ft facility is hosted in a property that is being developed as part of Allied […]

Rosco Promotes Caroline Rault to Film/TV and Broadcast Sales Director — Americas

October 28, 2022 Staff Comments Off

Caroline Rault has been upped to Film/TV and Broadcast Sales Director — Americas at Rosco, the company recently announced. Rault joined Rosco in 2007 in product management, but her talent, charisma, and Hollywood experience quickly led her to join Rosco’s sales team. Caroline has held many roles and responsibilities during her time at Rosco, including her most recent position as Sales Manager for Rosco’s North American Film/TV and Broadcast sales […]