Cinematographer James Hawkinson (NBC's Hannibal) has come aboard the roster of Dattner Dispoto and Associates….Joining the roster of ICM for representation are cinematographers Eigil Bryld (Netflix’s House of Cards) who is currently shooting the feature Tulip Fever, and Salvatore Totino (Angels & Demons) who recently lensed the feature Everest….Burbank, Calif.-based Matthews Studio Equipment has signed an agreement with Pollysystem to become the exclusive distributor for its new Polly Dolly in both the Americas and Asia. Polly Dolly can handle anything from a DSLR camera to an ALEXA and more. Polly is an ultra-compact, portable and flexible solution for smooth tracking captured with today’s modern camera systems–with all the capabilities of larger equipment. Because it is so compact and easy to use, tracking shots that would once require at least one assistant or even a motion control system can now be executed by just one person and in almost no prep time. While well placed in the German market, Pollysystem realized that they needed to reach out for representation internationally….
“F1,” “KPop Demon Hunters” and “The Pitt” Among Winners At Cinema Audio Society Awards
The sound mixing team on F1 topped the live-action motion picture category at the 62nd Annual Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Awards on Saturday night (3/7) at the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom. The evening honored excellence in sound mixing across motion pictures, television, and non-fiction programming, with industry leaders and acclaimed filmmakers gathering to celebrate the art and craft of sound. KPop Demon Hunters won the animated motion picture competition while Becoming Led Zeppelin took the feature documentary honor. Television winners included The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence. Hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Chris Hardwick, the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across seven competitive categories, along with the presentation of three special honors: the CAS Career Achievement Award, the CAS Filmmaker Award, and the inaugural Jeffrey S. Wexler Award for Advancement in Sound Technology. The CAS Career Achievement Award was presented by Benny Safdie to Academy Award®–winning re-recording mixer Skip Lievsay CAS (Gravity, No Country for Old Men, Roma). Academy Award®–winning director Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein, The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth) was honored with the CAS Filmmaker Award, presented by Jon Favreau and Scott Gershin. Presenters throughout the evening included Jaimie Alexander, Eric André, Doug Jones, Kevin Nealon, Tig Notaro, Ron Perlman, Karolina Wydra, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. As previously announced, the Cinema Audio Society also presented the inaugural Jeffrey S. Wexler Award for Advancement in Sound Technology, honoring transformative achievements in non-linear technology for sound recording, editing, and mixing.... Read More