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Survivors of Sexual Exploitation Address The Reality of Being a Woman in Poverty Through Film
NEW YORK -- In the midst of celebrity outcry over sexual misconduct in Hollywood, one film has emerged to address the conditions faced by the silent majority. ‘Hold Me Down’ is based on the experiences of Unique Adams, a single mother from the South Bronx, New York, whose experiences of childhood poverty and abuse lead her into prostitution in early adolescence. “This film will be our voice”, says Adams. According to a report by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, more than half of all... Read more, comment
Derby’s Josh Hayward Explores the Poetry and Brutality of Combat Sport in “Muay Thai”
Director’s atmospheric film is screening on Nowness.
NEW YORK -- Muay Thai , a short film from Derby director Josh Hayward, is currently enjoying its world premiere on the global video channel Nowness. A surreal exploration of the intense form of martial art that has become an international phenomenon, the film takes viewers inside the psyche of a Muay Thai boxer named Iquezang in the days leading up to a fight. It reveals the unique rituals and pressures of Bangkok’s boxing culture and the mounting physical and psychological tension experienced by Iquezang... Read more, comment
Composer Freddy Monday Unveils Music Video For Single “Me Are You Are Me,” Directed By Award-Winning Filmmaker Martin Guigui
Video Cleverly Incorporates Social Media Screen Graphics, Design And Iconography To Memorable Effect
NEW YORK -- How does an indie music video stand out in today’s content crazed media landscape? Well you start with a ridiculously catchy pop masterpiece from singer/songwriter Freddy Monday ; then add the visual talents of award-winning filmmaker Martin Guigui, who’s directed numerous feature films, including the 2009 Dennis Quaid thriller “Beneath The Darkness”; and finally add a timely and engaging concept of setting the video inside the live video feed of a Facebook-like social network. The result is... Read more, comment
Mark Mckenzie Scores Dos Corazones Film’ “Max & Me” Score Album Now Available On Sony Classical
Over 100 musicians including world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell, London Boys Choir and more contribute to the epic score
LOS ANGELES -- Award-winning film composer Mark McKenzie reunites with the Mexico-based production company Dos Corazones Films for the animated feature, MAX AND ME. Previously, McKenzie scored for Dos Corazones’ THE GREATEST MIRACLE which was awarded “Best Indie Film Score” from the Hollywood Music in Media Awards and was nominated for “Best Score of the Year” by the International Film Music Critics Association. Sony Classical has just released the score album prior to the fall release of the film. Mark... Read more, comment
Advanced and Devlin Design Group Build Infinitely Configurable Videowall System for Pennsylvania Broadcast Studio
TORONTO -- Allentown, Pennsylvania may be a small city, but local television broadcaster WFMZ had big ideas when incorporating cutting-edge AV into their recent studio redesign. Unlike most traditional broadcast sets, WFMZ required that theirs have the ability to stretch graphics and video content across multiple displays – without compromising on image quality – during a live broadcast. To build the unique and sophisticated videowall system they had in mind, they called on Devlin Design Group for the set... Read more, comment
Umedia Applies Finishing Touch to SXSW Favorite “Prospect”
VANCOUVER -- Post-production finishing for Prospect , the acclaimed feature debut from directors Zeek Earl and Christopher Caldwell, was completed at Umedia in Vancouver. The film, which is co-produced by Depth of Field, The Realm and Ground Control and had its world premiere this month at SXSW, has drawn rave reviews for its genre-bending tale of a teenage girl and her father who travel to a remote, toxic planet in search of riches. Prospect presents a contrast to most sci-fi adventures. There are no... Read more, comment
Stephen Arnold Music Drives Sonic Branding for CNN, Altitude Sports, Sri Lanka’s Ada Derana And More
The World Leader In Sonic Branding Innovates For Elite Content Creators
DALLAS -- Stephen Arnold Music , the World Leader in Sonic Branding, are engaging audiences everywhere with their latest sonic brands and custom music solutions. Several new Stephen Arnold Music projects have been connecting top broadcasters and content creators with viewers of news, sports and entertainment in domestic and international markets, including promos for CNN’s “Aiming For Gold,” as well as other projects for CNN, CNN International Altitude Sports/Denver Nuggets and a memorable sonic brand... Read more, comment
Director Simon Eustace Lands at MUGSY
First U.S. Representation for Visual Storytelling and Dialogue Director
NEW YORK -- Director Simon Eustace has joined MUGSY for exclusive U.S. representation. This will be the first U.S. representation for the London-based visual storytelling and dialogue director. Known for his contemporary visual style and honest performances from both actors and non-actors, Eustace brings positive enthusiasm and calm confidence to his sets. “I’m thrilled to be joining MUGSY and jumping into the U.S. market,” says Eustace. “I always try to bring a universal look and feel to my spots, since... Read more, comment
Hey Presto! Signs Director Anna Mastro
LOS ANGELES -- Hey Presto! has added director Anna Mastro to its roster of commercial directors. Mastro brings a breadth of experience to the table having spent the past decade working in film and television directing hit episodes of Gossip Girl , Jane the Virgin and Shameless . Mastro’s independent feature film Walter stars Andrew J. West ( The Walking Dead ) and William H. Macy and was released with critical acclaim. The LA Times said Walter is, "Lovely and touching... Director Anna Mastro coaxes a... Read more, comment
Whitehouse Post Los Angeles Welcomes Editor Matthew Hilber
LOS ANGELES -- International editorial company Whitehouse Post is pleased to welcome award-winning commercial editor Matthew Hilber to their roster. Known for both his comedic timing and ability to work across multiple genres, Matthew spent the past 16 years at Joint in Portland where he teamed with directors including David Gordon Green, Ulf Johansson, Jake Szymanski, and Stacy Wall on memorable campaigns for top-tier brands such as Facebook , Old Spice , Coca-Cola, Chrysler , and P&G . Matthew’s work... Read more, comment
Take1 Insurance and L.A. Xcess Combine To Create Powerful New Insurance Force In The Entertainment Industry
Acquisition of L.A. Xcess by Take1 parent U.S. Risk Insurance Group LLC brings together a team of entertainment industry professionals that can provide customers with a new and broader range of insurance solutions.
Laguna Hills, CA -- U.S. Risk Insurance Group LLC, the nation’s fifth largest Property & Casualty wholesaler and parent of leading entertainment insurance solutions provider Take1 Insurance, announced today it has acquired L.A. Xcess Insurance Brokers, Inc., a Los Angeles-based national wholesale broker of entertainment, sports and leisure insurance, and combined it with Take1 Insurance. The move, according to Take1 Insurance Executive Vice President & Program Director Scott Carroll, creates a powerful new... Read more, comment
Kinotehnik to Launch Practilite 802 at NAB 2018
Powerful, portable LED light panel runs silent and is dust and waterproof.
Tartu, Estonia -- At NAB 2018, Kinotehnik, Northern European manufacturer of innovative cinematography and lighting accessories, will introduce Practilite 802, its first bi-color, power-panel LED lighting instrument. Ideal for ENG, documentaries, reality TV production and event videography, Practilite 802 employs advanced secondary optics to achieve unprecedented light output and power efficiency in a portable unit. It also features a silent cooling system and an IP54 rating for dust and waterproofing, allowing... Read more, comment
Registration Now Open for SIGGRAPH 2018 in Vancouver:
Conference Chair Roy C. Anthony Says "Generations" Theme Connects Pioneers from the Past with Leaders of the Future
CHICAGO -- Registration is now open for SIGGRAPH 2018 , the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational event showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The 45th SIGGRAPH conference will take place 12–16 August 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, B.C. To register for this year’s conference, visit s2018.SIGGRAPH.org . “This year, we are celebrating generations, a theme that has several connotations based on the really rich history of SIGGRAPH. In the... Read more, comment
Finish Post Utilizes DaVinci Resolve Studio For National Television Commercial
Fremont, CA -- Blackmagic Design today announced that Colorist Rob Bessette from Boston-based Finish Post used DaVinci Resolve Studio and a DaVinci Resolve Advanced Panel to grade Progressive’s latest commercial titled, “My Year of Me.” The spot follows the Progressive Box as he recounts his recent travels around the globe. Bessette and the team at Finish Post relied on DaVinci Resolve Studio for its speed and consistency during the project. Occurring in two passes, Bessette first worked on plates to develop... Read more, comment
NAB Show Opening Event To Feature House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) will discuss current legislation and its potential impact on the broadcast industry with NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith during the 2018 NAB Show Opening. The event will take place Monday, April 9 at 9:00 a.m. on the Main Stage in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rep. Walden has been representing Oregon’s Second Congressional District since 1998. In December 2016, he was selected as Chairman of the full... Read more, comment
YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan To Headline 2018 NAB Show Opening
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Neal Mohan, chief product officer for YouTube, will headline the 2018 NAB Show Opening on Monday, April 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Mohan will discuss the future of TV and entertainment and how the intersection of content, hardware and software is allowing media companies to reach more audiences in new ways. The opening event will also feature NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith’s “State of the Broadcast Industry” address and the... Read more, comment
2018 LMGI Awards Celebrate Excellence On Location Worldwide; Location Pros Rino Pace And Josh Karan Receive Honors
LOS ANGELES -- Honorees for the 5th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards (LMGI) were announced by LMGI President Eric Klosterman. New York based location manager JOSH KARAN ( ALSAM founder ) will take home the Trailblazer Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Canadian Location Manager RINO PACE ( Inception, Deadpool, Unforgiven ). The LMGI Awards spotlight international features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations set the tone, enrich the... Read more, comment
Light Iron Expands To Atlanta
Fourth facility added since Panavision acquisition three years ago
HOLLYWOOD & ATLANTA -- Light Iron – a leading post production creative services provider and member of the Panavision family of companies – has opened a new facility in Atlanta to locally support the robust Georgia production community. The expansion is the fourth since Panavision acquired Light Iron in 2015, bringing Light Iron’s U.S. locations to six total, including Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, Albuquerque and Chicago. “Opening Light Iron Atlanta is central to Panavision’s commitment to provide end-to-end... Read more, comment
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SHOOT Announces Annual Special NAB Issue of Brand New[s] To Be Published April 10th, 2018
Westport, CT & HOLLYWOOD -- SHOOT®, via its SHOOT Publicity Wire Service (SPW), today announced its 2018 Annual NAB ® Special Issue of Brand New [s] will be published on April 10th, 2018 at the end of the day. This Special Issue is a bonus distribution to BN's opt-in subscribers with all NAB-related news releases posted on The SHOOT Publicity Wire between now and April 10th at 3:00 pm ET. The SPW News Release Service enables NAB Exhibitors to easily repurpose their NAB ® press release into a low-cost, direct to market,... Read more, comment
SHOOT's 16th Annual 2018 New Directors Search Opens For Entries To Those Directing Professionally Less Than Three Years; Aspiring Filmmakers Get The Chance To Make Their Case For The Showcase
Seeking The Best Up-And-Coming Movie, Short Film, TV, Commercial, Music Video and Web Video Directors; Finalists Celebrated At SHOOT May Event At The DGA In NYC
LOS ANGELES & Westport, CT -- SHOOT ® announced today that the 2018 SHOOT New Directors Search is officially open now through March 31, 2018. This is SHOOT's 16th annual worldwide search to discover the best up-and-coming directors who, based on their initial work, show promise to soon make major positive contributions to advertising and/or entertainment in its traditional and emerging forms. Enter at http://enterNDS.SHOOTonline.com now thru March 31st, 2018 Midnight ET. The 25-30 Showcase Finalists Will Receive Priceless... Read more, comment

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