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Flight School’s Debut Original VR Experience Manifest 99 Wins Future of Storytelling Independent Jury Award
DALLAS -- Dallas-based new media creative studio Flight School has been awarded the Independent Jury Award for its debut original VR experience Manifest 99 at the 2017 Future of Storytelling Festival, which took place October 6-8 at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island, NY. The 2017 FoST Prize, presented by Microsoft, awards three prizes in two categories: an Independent Category (Juried and People’s Choice) and a Corporate Category (Juried award). Manifest 99 is this year’s only recipient of... Read more, comment
Director Sheldon Candis Returns To His Roots For "Baltimore Boys"
Co-Directs ESPN documentary about the undefeated Dunbar Poets basketball team.
LOS ANGELES -- For director Sheldon Candis the story behind Baltimore Boys had a deep, personal resonance. The feature-length documentary, which Candis co-directed with Marquis Daisy for ESPN Films, profiles the Dunbar Poets, the greatest boys high school basketball team of all time. From 1981 to 1983, the team, which included future NBA players David Wingate, Reggie Williams, Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues and Reggie Lewis, went 59-0. Candis knew all about the Poets and their back-to-back perfect seasons. “I grew up... Read more, comment
The Syn-Composed Spot “Why We Go” Wins News & Documentary Emmy For Outstanding Promotional Announcement
Global music production house composed original music for CNN’s “Why We Go” Spot
LOS ANGELES -- Syn , the global music production house founded by Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran, Nick Wood, and Yasmin Le Bon, wins at the 38th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. The team was presented the Emmy in the Outstanding Promotional Announcement category for their work on the spot “Why We Go” from CNN’s well-received “Go There” campaign. Prior to the Emmy win, “Why We Go” earned a staggering 16 awards at this year's PromaxBDA, including Best Use of Music and Sound Design. Directed by Klaus... Read more, comment
charlieuniformtango Director Jason Burks Directs Videos Introducing Mary Kay TimeWise Vitamin C Activating Squares
charlieuniformtango Director Jason Burks worked with the Mary Kay creative team to develop two videos unveiling the company’s latest revolutionary skin care innovation
DALLAS -- charlieuniformtango Director Jason Burks worked with the Mary Kay creative team to develop two videos unveiling the company’s latest revolutionary skin care innovation, Mary Kay TimeWise ® Vitamin C Activating Squares ™ . The squares dissolve in the palm of the hand to create a fresh, pure and potent vitamin C elixir. “We’re excited to announce our TimeWise Vitamin C Activating Squares – a beauty industry first – at our annual U.S. Seminar, said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Scientific Officer for May... Read more, comment
Undefined Creative Brands the United Nations Development Programme's Prestigious Equator Prize 2017 Awards Ceremony
NEW YORK -- Undefined Creative (UC) was recently commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to produce a fresh package of event graphics for its prestigious Equator Prize 2017 Awards Ceremony . This project is the latest in a series of motion design-centered work collaborations between the creative studio and United Nations, a relationship that began when UC donated their skills to the Equator Prize in 2010. The Equator Prize recognizes outstanding local and indigenous community... Read more, comment
Sai Selvarajan’s Audible Static NBC Universal ShortsFest’s Finalist
LOS ANGELES and DALLAS -- Lucky Post’s Sai Selvarajan presents Audible Static , the story of Thaddeus, a teenager in love. With love comes panic. Silence. Racing thoughts, but no words. Just audible static. Written, directed and edited by Selvarajan, Audible Static is one of nine finalists screening at the NBC Universal ShortsFest on Wednesday, October 18th, at 7pm at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. The film is a work of fiction rooted in real-life experience. “I grew up with a stutter,” explains Selvarajan. “I always... Read more, comment
Hung Le and Ricardo Roberts Launch Bicoastal U.S. Motion Design Studio BIEN
LOS ANGELES and Raleigh, N.C. -- Hung Le and Ricardo Roberts are very proud to announce the launch of their new motion design studio BIEN ( http://thisisbien.com ), effective immediately. Hung, an accomplished designer who previously ran a boutique motion design studio in New York City and Los Angeles, will serve as Creative Director. His portfolio includes high-profile projects for the likes of The World Bank, R/GA, IBM, Weber Shandwick, USAID, and Netflix, among many others. Ricardo, who has spent most of the past 19 years... Read more, comment
Writer/Director Skinner Myers' New Film, "Frank Embree," Wins The HollyShorts Grand Jury Award
The 100-year-old story of the lynching of Frank Embree is brought to life by up and coming filmmaker Skinner Myers in an award winning short film.
LOS ANGELES -- The 100-year-old story of the lynching of Frank Embree is brought to life by up and coming filmmaker Skinner Myers in an award winning live action short film. FRANK EMBREE is a powerful story masterfully told by Skinner Myers. This 8-minute film tells the story simply, beautifully, and artistically, and allows the audience to experience their own emotional journey with how they relate to Frank Embree’s story. With the success of recent true story films such as 12 YEARS A SLAVE and HIDDEN... Read more, comment
The Marvel of 360 Live Streaming of Cardiac Surgery in Hyderabad, India
Z Cam VR S1 Camera and Assimilate Scratch VR Z Tools Add Value to 360 Medical and Educational Experiences
Santa Clara, CA -- The Z CAM S1 VR Camera and Assimilate’s Scratch VR Z tools are adding value to 360-degree medical and educational experiences. V 3 RA Studios in Hyderabad, India is at the forefront of producing 360/VR experiences for critical, real-world applications like cardiac surgery. They have produced a 360/VR live-streaming broadcast of cardiac surgery to a conference of cardiac surgeons at the Novotel conference center. V 3 RA Studios has a clearly stated passion for creating 360/VR videos because they... Read more, comment
Swiss Broadcaster RSI Relies On WCPMedia Services To Market Content To World Market
Lugano, Switzerland -- Swiss public broadcaster RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera has adopted WCPMedia Services’ cloud-based media management platform to market television content to broadcast partners worldwide. RSI’s sales department is using WCPMedia’s proprietary Screening Room feature to allow potential buyers to preview hundreds of productions from its library ranging from documentaries and sports coverage to children’s programming. Buyers can instantly view broadcast-quality content from virtually any device with... Read more, comment
Amanda Blackman Joins AKA NYC as SVP of Creative Strategy and Experiential Design
NEW YORK -- Entertainment marketing agency AKA NYC has appointed Amanda LaFollette Blackman to the newly-created post of Senior Vice President of Creative Strategy and Experiential Design. Blackman will head the agency’s experiential offering as its creative lead, developing and overseeing the execution of experiential opportunities and initiatives for AKA’s theatrical and destination clients. She will also collaborate with other agency departments in driving integrated, idea-led thinking company-wide. “... Read more, comment
Directors David Serota and Henrik Hedin Join Yard Dog
LOS ANGELES -- Continuing to add unique talent to its creative roster, Yard Dog has signed directors David Serota and Henrik Hedin for exclusive representation in the United States. Both directors are known for their storytelling ability and skill in creating emotional bonds between consumers and brands. Serota’s credits include commercials and branded content for American Express, UPS, Levi’s, Participant Media, United Health Care, International Medical Corps, Chevron, The Nature Conservancy, Marriott, JP... Read more, comment
Aubrey Woodiwiss Joins Carbon as Senior Colorist/Director of Color Grading
LOS ANGELES -- Full-service creative studio Carbon has bolstered its roster in Los Angeles by welcoming acclaimed, multiple award-winning colorist Aubrey Woodiwiss as Sr. Colorist/Director of Color Grading. With a portfolio that canvasses the creative spectrum in spots for Dulux , NBA 2K17, Coors, and Honda , to music videos including Beyonce’s groundbreaking “Formation,” Jay-Z’s “On to the Next One,” and the Calvin Harris/Rihanna smash “This Is What You Came For,” Woodiwiss brings his own brand of... Read more, comment
Joanna Manning Promoted To Executive Producer In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES -- Renowned editorial company Whitehouse Post has solidified its leadership in its Los Angeles office by appointing longtime production head Joanna Manning to the role of Executive Producer. Manning has spent over 13 years at Whitehouse Post LA, where she steadily moved from assistant to Senior Producer to Head of Production. She brings a wealth of experience to her new position, where she’ll be responsible for keeping editors engaged, connecting with clients, and maintaining interconnectivity... Read more, comment
Introducing The New and Re-Imagined SHOOT Classifieds Section; Free To Post and Get Priceless Entertainment and Advertising Industry Reach
Attract Experienced Motion Picture Industry Professionals, Creatives and Artisans as Job Candidates, Used Equipment Buyers, Tenants for Studio Space, New Clients For Industry Services
HOLLYWOOD & Westport, CT -- The publishers of SHOOT ® , the leading digital network and magazine for entertainment, branded content and commercial production, are pleased to announce the re-launch of SHOOT Classifieds . As a symbiotic addition to SHOOTonline ® , SHOOT Classifieds provides motion picture marketing professionals, company owners & managers, talent and entrepreneurs a powerful, digitally sophisticated tool, to communicate your textual classified ad (including logo & images) directly to, hard-to-reach... Read more, comment
“Beauty and The Beast,” “The Last Tycoon,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “Luzia by Cirque De Soleil” Among Costume Winners for the Metropolitan Fashion Awards
Stephane Rolland, Maria Menounos and States of Undress Among Fashion Winners; “Hamilton” Wins Peoples Choice Award for Costume
LOS ANGELES -- Metropolitan Fashion Week (MetroFW) announced winners of its METROPOLITAN FASHION AWARDS tonight honoring outstanding achievements in fashion and costume design in motion pictures, television, and live performance during the 5th Annual Metropolitan Fashion Week’s Closing Gala & Fashion Awards at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center. The event, hosted by Metropolitan Fashion Week producer EDUARDO KHAWAM, was attended by over 1200 industry VIP’s, celebrities, costume and fashion designers... Read more, comment
Second Annual Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards Nominations Unveiled
Gala Event to take place on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at BRIC in Brooklyn; Penn Jillette to Host for Second Year in a Row
LOS ANGELES -- The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) have announced the nominees for the second annual Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards. The winners will be presented their awards at a gala event on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at BRIC in Brooklyn, New York. Kedi leads the nominations this year with four nominations and one honor, including Best Documentary, Best First Documentary, Most Innovative Documentary, Ceyda Torun for Best Director... Read more, comment
American Society of Cinematographers Names 2018 Honorees
Organization to Laud Russell Carpenter, Russell Boyd, Alan Caso and Stephen Lighthill at Annual Gala
LOS ANGELES -- In recognition of their special contributions to the art of cinematography, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has named four honorees who will be feted at the 32 nd ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Russell Carpenter, ASC will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; Russell Boyd, ASC, ACS will earn the org’s International Award; Alan Caso, ASC will be bestowed the Career Achievement in Television Award; and Stephen Lighthill, ASC will take home the Presidents Award. The... Read more, comment
Visual Effects Society Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Honorees
Distinguished Professionals to be Recognized at 9th Annual VES Summit
LOS ANGELES -- Today, the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, announced its inaugural inductees to the VES Hall of Fame. In concert with the Society’s milestone 20 th Anniversary, the VES Board of Directors created the VES Hall of Fame – a new honor to recognize exemplary individuals that came before us and upon whose shoulders we proudly stand. This distinction is being bestowed upon a select group of professionals and pioneers who have played a significant role... Read more, comment
Calcium and Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Join Forces to Sponsor the 2017 New York Festivals Young Global Award
Young Global Awards are Open for Entries 
NEW YORK -- Calcium and Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness will join forces this year to support New York Festivals Global Awards® Young Globals competition & internship program. Both agencies will partner as official corporate sponsors as well as mentors for the next generation of young creatives by providing internship opportunities to the 2017 competition’s winning team. "The Global Award is one of the most relevant awards because, simply stated, we are a global industry. And the Young Globals are our... Read more, comment
Prime Focus Technologies Wins ‘Best of Show Award’ at IBC 2017
Culver City, CA -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology arm of Prime Focus, has been awarded NewBay Media’s TV Tech Global Magazine IBC 2017 ‘Best of Show’ for its industry-first Interoperable Master Format (IMF) Media Player. The player is part of PFT’s flagship CLEAR™ Media ERP Suite and is positioned to help Media and Entertainment (M&E) companies drive enhanced efficiencies by automating and simplifying the distribution of IMF packages. It also plays a key role in lowering Total Cost of... Read more, comment
Submissions For The 22nd Annual Art Directors Guild Excellence In Production Design Awards Now Open
LOS ANGELES -- Television and feature film submissions for the Art Directors Guild (ADG) 22nd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards are set to open today, Thursday, October 5, 2017. "Production Design in Animation: Celebrating 100 Years of Imagination" will be this year's theme as the guild debuts its new award category Excellence in Production Design for an Animated Feature Film . The ADG Awards also honor Production Design in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos. The... Read more, comment
SHOOT Announces 2017/2018 "Road to Oscar" Series; 15 Weekly Installments To Publish Across All Digital And Print Platforms
Road to Oscar Series Schedule, FYC Marketing Opportunities, Guild and Industry Awards Calendar now available
LOS ANGELES & Westport, CT -- SHOOT® will kick-off its 2017/2018 8th Annual 15-week "Road to Oscar" Series with a special Prequel feature, directors profiles and Cinematographers feature on October 20th with Part 1 following on November 17th. This special series places a spotlight on the producers, directors, documentarians, cinematographers, editors, production designers, visual effects supervisors, composers and other artisans generating buzz to be in the running for Academy Awards. SHOOT's pre-Academy Season coverage... Read more, comment

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