New York-based VFX shop, SUSPECT recently expanded its roster by adding additional creative and production talents to round out their ever-expanding team. Hoon Chong will be stepping in as Creative Director and Stefanie Bassett as Producer.... »
Chuck D, hip-hop icon and founding member of the controversial and pioneering rap group Public Enemy, has signed a worldwide production deal with Killer Tracks, the premier provider of music for use in film, television, advertising and interactive media.... »
If the Golden Globes are still to be considered a harbinger of Oscars to come, consider this morning's announcement of nominees by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association an indication of many future plaudits for Atonement. The World War II-era period drama directed by Joe Wright led the field with seven Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture (Drama) and Best Director (Motion Picture).... »
FilmCore has promoted Sean Shafer to editor. An assistant editor with the company since 2005, Shafer already has several credits as editor under his belt, including spots for Red Bull (Kastner & Partners), Geico (The Martin Agency) and T-Moblie (Publicis).... »
Version2 is pleased to announce the signing of internationally acclaimed Editor Rick Waller. Rick began his career cutting music videos, and first made a name for himself directing A-level artists at the height of the MTV video explosion. Rick has cut award-winning videos and concerts in the US and UK for world renowned artists such as U2 and David Bowie to name a few. ... »
Asylum announces the signing of Paul O'Shea as their newest VFX Supervisor. Paul spent seven years working for The Moving Picture Company where he had the opportunity to work some of the top spot directors. ... »
Bicoastal 89 Edit proudly welcomes Dave Bradley formerly of Go Robot!. Dave has cut notable spots for such clients as Samsung, IBM, Olay, Miller Lite, TD Ameritrade, and Sears for agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, Weiden + Kennedy, and BBH. Dave has collaborated with award-winning directors such as Joe Pytka, Eric Joiner, Carolyn Chen, Edouard Nammour, Bronwynn Hughes, and David Chase to name a few. ... »
Shane Harris has been promoted to Colorist at Company 3. The announcement was made December 5 by Company 3 Co-Founder/Colorist, Stefan Sonnenfeld.... »
Illuminate, the Los Angeles digital services company, has brought on Erick Geisler as president of its Digital Intermediate Services department. Geisler, who has more than two decades of experience in post production and visual effects, will oversee DI projects and direct long-term planning and growth. Geisler previously served as president of the visual effects and design studio Red Engine Productions.... »
Cut+Run/London is excited to announce the addition of noted editor James Rose, who is widely known for cutting some of the biggest music videos in recent history, and for his contribution to compelling spots and documentaries.... »
Rapidly approaching completion of a major facility renovation, West Village-based Mega Playground founder Eitan Hakami has named Terry Brown Chief Technology Officer for the leading production/post production complex.... »
The Post Group announces that Andy Lichtstein has joined the company as a Senior Colorist. He brings over 20 years of post production experience to the facility. Lichtstein has just completed work on the Spitfire Pictures documentary “Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who.” ... »
Identity is pleased to welcome the talents of sheet metal specialist, Jacques Steyn. Jacques has worked in all varieties of filmmaking including: documentaries, television, commercials and feature films on just about every continent over the globe. He is founding member of the German Film Academy, as well as a founding member of the production company Radical Images Productions GmbH... »
FilmCore Editorial has signed award-winning editor Livio Sanchez to an exclusive contract. Sanchez is best known for his work in commercials, but also has a long list of credits in music videos, documentaries and short films. He will be based out of FilmCore’s Santa Monica office, and will also be available for projects through its offices in New York and San Francisco. ... »
