Foxed to have Canadian Premiere June 28
Foxed, an award-winning, 3D animated short by Toronto-based director James Stewart will have its Canadian 3D premiere and theatrical run in Toronto at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, starting June 28.
Production & Post-Production
Buono Chooses OConnor for The Art of Visual Storytelling Tour
When Saturday Night Live film unit cinematographer Alex Buono decided to share his knowledge of the industry – in a big way – with a 31-city educational tour he calls The Art of Visual Storytelling, the first pieces of equipment he chose for his travel package were OConnor heads.
Cinedeck to Release v4.2 Software July 1st
Cinedeck will ship v4.2 software release on July 1st that enables its dual-channel RX and quad-channel MX file-based recorders to cost-effectively replace traditional tapedecks in everyday editorial and post-production operations.
Mom’s Night Out Completes Principal Photography
Principal photography has wrapped on Mom’s Night Out, the family comedy produced by Kevin Downes to be distributed by Affirm Films and Provident Films. Its creators describe it as film that celebrates real family life—where everything can go wrong and still turn out all right. "We wanted to make a film that the whole family could enjoy," said Downes, who also acts in the movie.
Post Lounge Representing Cinegy in Asia Pacific Region
New Zealand-based post-production and broadcast integration company Post Lounge is now representing Cinegy in the Asia Pacific region
Athena Studios Sign Parker as Producer
Athena Studios, Emeryville, California has signed CG animation production manager Brice Parker to the newly created position of producer. Parker will oversee development of the studio's forthcoming original stop motion and visual effects projects. Athena founder Jon V. Peters made the announcement.
Accomplice Partners with The Joneses in New Production Entity
West Coast-based production companies Accomplice Media and The Joneses have joined forces under the Accomplice name. Executive producers Jeff Snyder and Mel Gragido will co-manage the company, overseeing a roster of 16 directors that includes award-winning filmmakers Don Burgess, Jeff Gorman, Vincent Laforet, David Jellison, Rick Knief and Hans Petter Moland, as well as the dynamic young directing team Sherpas Cinema.
Digital Arts Mixes Sound on Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine
Digital Arts in New York City recently installed a new Meyer Sound cinema monitoring system in its new post-production theatre. The system has already been used on such projects as Woody Allen’s forthcoming film Blue Jasmine, and the recent HBO movie Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream.
San Diego Film Festival Hires Digital Operative for Online Support
The San Diego Film Festival has hired Digital Operative to handle its online promotions, scheduling and ticket sales.
"The San Diego Film Festival is an invaluable platform for promoting the fantastic work of independent film makers, actors, producers and directors. The Digital Operative team is excited to help take the festival to a new level and create a stellar digital presence to grow the event," said B.J. Cook, president and co-founder of Digital Operative.
Modus FX Creates Catastrophes for This Is The End
Montreal area effects house Modus FX completed 240 visual effects shots for This Is The End, the apocalyptic comedy directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg in theatres now.
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