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Continuity the Key to Color Grading

Tue, 04/14/2020 - 11:11 -- Nick Dager

Yvan Lucas is a veteran digital intermediate colorist with a unique international story. His career spans over 30 years, has involved working in 10 different labs, and has included creative collaborations with a long list of iconic cinematographers such as Robert Richardson, Darius Khondji and Rodrigo Prieto. Lucas credits the work he did with Khondji and director Jean-Pierre Jeunet – especially on the films Delicatessen and The City of Lost Children – for launching his international career and leading him to Los Angeles.

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Shipsides Named President of Arri Rental North America Camera

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 08:34 -- Nick Dager

Arri Rental has announced that Andy Shipsides will assume the role of president of Arri Rental North America Camera on May 1. Peter Crithary will transition from president of Arri Rental, North America to lead the marketing function for Arri Inc. in the newly created role of vice president of marketing and market development for the Americas. Shipsides will work alongside Carly Barber, the president of Arri Rental US Lighting, and will be responsible for overseeing camera rental operations in North America.

Goldcrest Announces Death of Production Head Jay Tilin

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 14:57 -- Nick Dager

With profound sadness, New York's Goldcrest Post announces the passing of post-production industry pioneer Jay Tilin on February 12 after a long illness. Head of production at Goldcrest Post since 2017, Tilin worked in the industry as an editor, visual effects artist and executive for 40 years. His many notable credits include the Netflix series Marco Polo, and the series Treme and True Detective for HBO.

A VFX Rising Star

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:25 -- Nick Dager

As head of business development and a member of the executive management team at Rising Sun Pictures, Jennie Zeiher leads the team responsible for the visual effects studio’s forward slate of high-quality film and series projects. Zeiher considers staying abreast of the development schedule and saying yes to opportunities as they arise to be key to her company’s success, which is not an easy feat being half a world away from Hollywood. “Over the past several years RSP’s relationships have broadened and through consistent high quality delivery we’re developing new ones,” she says. “It's a virtuous cycle.”

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Showcase Names Laura Correia Assistant VP Film & Event Cinema

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:59 -- Nick Dager

Showcase Cinemas has named company veteran Laura Correia assistant vice oresident, film & event cinema. Correia, who started her professional career with National Amusements in 1997, will oversee the event cinema program as part of her new role. Showcase Event Cinema exhibits more than 250 events annually and includes fine arts, classic films, anime, documentaries, inspirational content and concerts. Showcase Cinemas is committed to continuing to expand this program and offer the most engaging content for moviegoers.

DigitalFilm Tree Names Nancy Jundi Chief Operating Officer

Wed, 02/05/2020 - 13:27 -- Nick Dager

Post-production innovator and software development company DigitalFilm Tree has named Nancy Jundi as chief operational officer. Jundi brings a wealth of experience to her new role, with more than 20 years of experience guiding entertainment and technology companies, both start-up and global, through exceptional growth challenges. She has been an outside consultant to DFT since 2014 and will now be based in DFT’s Los Angeles headquarters, where she will join founder and CEO Ramy Katrib in pioneering revolutionary new offerings for DFT and the industry.

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