Light Iron–a leading postproduction solutions provider and member of the Panavision family of companies–has appointed veteran post professional Josh Haynie to the newly created role of VP of U.S. Operations. Based in Light Iron’s flagship Hollywood facility, Haynie will be responsible for leveraging the company’s resources across Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, and future locations.
“Light Iron has experienced significant growth since being acquired by Panavision,” said Peter Cioni, the company’s CFO. “To continue on this trajectory, we’re bringing in a leader to assist us with navigating the complexities that commonly impact larger businesses. Josh’s experience is unmatched: he has strong operational and managerial skills, as well as deep client relationships, which will enable Light Iron to continue to grow and be a leader in the industry.”
Haynie joins Light Iron after 13 years at EFILM, where, as managing director, he maintained direct responsibility for all aspects of the company’s operations including EC3 (on-location services), facility dailies, trailers, digital intermediate, home video, and restoration. Haynie managed a team of 100+ employees, and more than 650 digital intermediates were completed under his watch. Previously, Haynie held positions at Sunset Digital, Octane/Lightning Dubs, Sunset Post, and other production and post companies. Haynie is an Associate Member of the ASC, and is also actively involved in the HPA, SMPTE, and VES.
Haynie noted that it is an exciting time to join Light Iron: “From the expansion of Light Iron’s episodic services and NY facilities to the development of the color science in the new Millennium DXL camera, it is clear that the integration of Panavision and Light Iron brings significant benefits to clients. I look forward to working with the entire team to further elevate a level of service that is unprecedented in our industry.”
Panavision CEO Kim Snyder added, “The addition of Josh Haynie comes at a key moment in the overall growth of Panavision. We are committed to providing a full portfolio of innovative, creative solutions throughout the production and post process.”
Filmmaker Anthony Leonardi III Joins RSA Films For Commercial Representation
RSA Films has added director and artist Anthony Leonardi III to its roster for commercial representation in the U.S.
Leonardi’s extensive credits include brand partnerships with the Marvel universe on campaigns for Lexus, Tide, Audi and the Super Bowl spots “Mini Marvel” for Coca-Cola and “No Shrinking and Drinking” for Heineken. He was a second unit director on blockbusters Lilo & Stitch and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. He’s worked with a list of talent including Robert Downey Jr., Ana de Armas, Paul Rudd, Eric Andre, Elizabeth Olson, Kamail Nanjiani, Brie Larson, The Rock, Danai Gurira, Chris Hemsworth and Anthony Mackie. And Leonardi has partnered with agencies to direct campaigns for brands such as Old Spice, Chevy, Mountain Dew, Miller Lite, Hyundai, Hertz and more. Prior to joining RSA, Leonardi had most recently been repped in the ad arena by production house Eleanor.
An expert in world building, with a distinctive style that delivers a visually rich, action packed and entertaining cinematic experience, Leonardi has a visual aesthetic which grew from a childhood obsession with comics. “There was a comic shop in my hometown that I went to every day after school,” he said. “Eventually the owner’s son started letting me hang around after closing. He’d hand me a stack of paper and tell me to try drawing from any of the books I wanted. It blew my mind wide open and was the first time I realized I had a skill with art that was unique to me. It gave me my voice.”
Leonardi refined his talent studying character animation and film at CalArts, then later directing, at The AFI Film Conservatory where he first met Luke Ricci, who is now president of RSA Films US. “Luke was one of the first people... Read More