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Shortlist Set For Visual Effects Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the shortlist in the Best Visual Effects Oscar category.
Ten films remain in the running. The Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the shortlist. All...
December 24, 2018 Producer/actress Jane Fonda will be honored with the Producers Guild of America’s 2019 Stanley Kramer Award. Established in 2002, the award honors a production, producer or other individuals whose...
Independent media agency Apollo Partners has appointed Andy Wiedlin as business development leader. In this newly created role, Wiedlin will work exclusively on the Intuit SMB MediaLabs business. He will lead business development and partnerships for Intuit SMB...
Atlanta-headquartered agency Ammunition has hired Alex Russell as chief creative officer, while Ankur Goel joins as chief operating officer. Russell’s extensive experience includes notable campaigns for Volkswagen, leading the global rebranding...
Commercial production company Partners Film has added filmmaker and photographer Josh Soskin to its roster for Canadian representation. Soskin was with Circle in Canada and continues to be handled by Ladybug in the U.S. Soskin’s diverse filmography includes...
SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN), a global product design and technology company, has named Adam Petrick as its chief marketing officer. Petrick is a brand and marketing strategist with 24 years of global experience, most recently serving as PUMA’s global chief brand...
Production company World War Seven (WW7) has taken on new West Coast representation, connecting with indie firm Standard Goods & Services which is under the aegis of longtime sales reps Cally Morton and Johnathan Wright....
Creative studio Camp Lucky deepens its commitment to long form entertainment, launching an official division dedicated to feature and episodic development, as well as custom production and post collaborations. From film and television to network promos and branded content, Camp...
Animation director Kirk Hendry has joined Paris-based production house Troublemakers. Hendry’s work spans commercials, shorts, music videos and a feature film. It is alongside Neil Boyle that Hendry has directed his debut feature, Kensuke’s Kingdom....
RSA Films has entered into a partnership with Frank Antonoff’s 1961 Representation to handle the West Coast and Texas for the production house’s roster of filmmakers. Antonoff is a well-established resource for agencies and brands, sought after...