XRM Media's film Beyond Utopia has been the talk of the town since its Sundance 2023 debut. This true life documentary on the story of North Korean defectors takes audiences down a forbidden path with unprecedented footage. "Madeleine Gavin's remarkable film documents life inside the totalitarian cult state as well as the treacherous journey that defectors must make." - Variety Stay tuned to see where the film lands and how you can see it. XRM Media Studios is also in full force at their headquarters in Burbank, CA. Many of their shows are gearing up for production inside their 29,000 sqft facility. Their studio includes full Virtual Production capabilities, a 60' LED wall, tracking solutions including multi-cam options, green and white cycloramas, machine core w 700 tb, control room and onsite full grip and lighting availability. www.xrmmediastudios.com

Coffee House Industries, is an industry leading set construction and design company, is excited to announce its recent move to a new building. The move is a major milestone for the company as it seeks to expand its capabilities and grow its business. Eric Rasmussen, CEO and President of Coffee House Industries noted the following - "We are excited to move into a larger facility where our capabilities and efficiencies will improve, leading to a better customer experience. With new change comes higher expectations from within. This includes hiring more personnel and adding spaces to facilitate additional UV printers for large scale printing and CNC machines that use industry leading technology. With this new technology we expect a great increase in efficiencies which will lead to shorter lead times and better customer experiences. Furthermore, we expect to serve 4x-5x the amount of customers as the quality of the production increases as well. Finally, this new space will allow us to incorporate all aspects and departments of our company into one space." The move to the new building is just the latest in a series of initiatives and accomplishments for Coffee House Industries. The company is committed to providing the highest quality services to its clients, and this move is a reflection of that commitment. Coffee house industries is a cutting edge set design and construction company based in Los Angeles with multiple nationwide satellite facilities. The company aims to fulfill all set construction, design, scenery and production needs as well. To learn more about Coffee House Industries and its services, please visit https://www.coffeehouseindustries.com/

If you're looking for a professional precision stunt driver with a CDL, more than a decade of time behind the wheel, local and international driving experience, the precision of a racer, and the youthful look of a 30-year-old, you've come to the right place. /figcaption> My name is Alex Kirby, and driving is my passion. I ducked behind the wheel for my first race when I was 18 years old after a few years of vital mentorship from my dad - former racer and stunt driver Jim Kirby. His insider tips and tricks gave me my first level of confidence which has developed into a solid driving foundation. I recall the second my first gokart wheels hit the track I fell in love with the thrill of speed, accuracy, and mechanical knowledge that's essential for racing. During one early race, without knowing what the move was, I instinctively performed an 'over/under' maneuver which resulted in a race win. Nothing is planned on the race course, so I've learned to adapt to the unexpected and that's become a transferred skill with my stunt and precision driving projects. /figcaption> Thanks to my decorated racing career - including recently winning the 2022 Formula Pro USA Winter Series Championship - the competitive side has taught me to be aware of my surroundings at any given moment's notice, keeping the safety of the crew and equipment as my number one priority. Today, as a SAG precision stunt driver I have learned to leverage my driving for over two dozen commercial shoots for clients like Audi, Ford, Lexus, BMW, Toyota, Kia, Cadillac, Volvo, AutoZone, and Honda (driving the lead Formula car in their 2014 Super Bowl Evolution of Racing), as well as Netflix. I've spun cars on dry lake beds, carved up and down a two-lane mountain highway, and smashed strategically through a residential garage door in rear gear for a presently running Del Taco commercial. /figcaption> My driving has included strategic maneuvers behind a moving camera car through a cornfield with zero visibility, and backing up in sync with 15 other drivers for the Honda Super Bowl spot. If you asked me to drift a truck through jungle mud, or over a glacier pack, I wouldn't hesitate. If you can get a car there, my bags are packed and I'm all in! Having had many experiences with film crews from branded social media video content to international product launch commercials, I'm as comfortable on camera as I am behind the wheel. Whatever your shot is, smashing through a garage door backwards or leaning casually against your new luxury model for your latest commercial, I'm ready to pull double duty. I'm a licensed Class A commercial driver (Semi-truck driver? No problem!), a certified SAG driver, and one of the best precision stunt drivers you'll find anywhere! /figcaption> When you are ready to inject extra youth, mechanical knowledge, and unique driving skill into your film set, email akirby1234@gmail.com or call 949-922-9779. You can also check out videos of some of my commercials, and more, at www.alexkirbymotorsports.com

The newly renovated Solar Studios is excited to announce a partnership with Iluminar. Located 1 mile east of Griffith Park with easy access to Hollywood and Burbank , Solar Studios is a fully-permitted stage location with ample parking, loading dock, 800 AMPS, 20 tons of AC, 19-foot ceilings plus a multi-production office and multiple talent and client areas. This new partnership with Illuminar was created to provide the best in client service and convenient access to grip, electric and production needs. Check us out at solarstudios.com and illuminarla.com

The ARRI Alexa35 has arrived! Alexa35 is a 4K Super 35 camera from ARRI that utilizes ARRI's first new Sensor in 12 years and delivers 2.5 stops more dynamic range. The new REVEAL Color Science takes advantage of the sensor's image quality and provides a fast and simple workflow. Check it out! https://pce-atlanta.com/camera-rental/ PC&E is your one stop source for camera, lighting and grip, sound stages, sales and expendables. 404.609.9001

West Hollywood - It's that time of year again when entertainers from across the globe come together to celebrate the very best in film at the annual Academy Awards ceremony. That also means countless parties, too...including the annual viewing bash hosted by the legendary Rocket Man himself, Elton John for his AIDS Foundation! This year's party, which took place at West Hollywood Park on Sunday March 12th, is said to have been the most successful to date! Billboard Magazine spoke with Elton, who had this to say, "I'm delighted to have reunited with all of my friends tonight after such a long time apart and better yet, to have raised over $9 million for the fight against AIDS." John continued, "We mustn't forget that HIV is still causing needless suffering around the world and we must protect those most vulnerable to this disease with testing and compassionate care." Stars in attendance included Heidi Klum, Kathy Hilton, Christina Hendricks, Tiffany Haddish, Brooke Shields, Patricia Arquette, Smokey Robinson, Zooey Deschanel, Hilary Duff, Emma Watson and many more. Step and Repeat LA was commissioned to produce the photo-op backdrop for this event. The event producers opted for a travel-friendly, collapsible press wall, since the backdrop would eventually be shipped out of state to use at other parties. The press wall measured an impressive 8' tall by 15' wide, and was created using a matte-finished fabric print, which was attached to an accordion-style stand. From award ceremonies to private parties, Step and Repeat LA has been creating photo op backdrops for nearly 15 years. The company is a one-stop-shop for everything red carpet, and effectively handles every detail - from design & layout, to in-house production & quality check, and even professional setup & tear-down services. With same-day turnaround capability, it's no wonder Step and Repeat LA has become The City of Angel's premier red carpet backdrop producer.

When The Rocket Man himself, Elton John, is performing, you can pretty much guarantee it's going to be a massive event with a massive crowd. Add in a historic venue like Dodger Stadium, and you've got yourself a recipe for a concert for the ages. /figcaption> For the event production company in charge of putting on this show, the logistics were anything but easy to figure out. One of its main challenges revolved around how to get dependable WiFi to reach across the expansive Dodger Stadium parking lot. There were two separate groups, or "compounds" that needed internet access. The first was the area reserved for the production staff and artists that consisted of 29 office trailers in which WiFi was needed for the three day concert, and also one week leading up to the event, The second was the area where media members set up shop. And this was a heavily covered event with no small amount of media. So what did the event production company do? They turned to eTech Rentals. First came the production and artist compound. eTech Rentals ran hard lines to provide high-speed Spectrum WiFi. Using Point to Point technology and fiber, eTech extended the internet source to our NOC (Network Operations Center), and deployed more than a mile of ethernet cables. Additionally, network switches and numerous access points were used to distribute the WiFi throughout the production and artist area. In total, the production and artist compound network usage averaged about 3000 Mbps with more than 400 wireless clients. Then came the media area. Ensuring members of the media had an adequate connection to upload photos, video interviews, and other large pieces of content, in a timely manner of course, was no light undertaking. eTech used ethernet to extend the AT&T 250 Mbps internet source to our NOC in the media parking lot. It took over 1,500 feet of cables, network switches, and numerous access points to get the WiFi distributed throughout the compound. The media area network averaged about 225 Mbps with more than 200 wireless clients. To make this all happen, it took one week of work with one network engineer and three networking techs. And while the concert ran for three days, with concert production preparation starting a week before the event, the load out itself only took a few hours. At the end of it all, the event turned out to be a resounding success. Both compounds received fast, reliable WiFi connections that were closed to the public to ensure reliability, security, and speed. The next time you need reliable WiFi for an event, don't go breaking our hearts and reach out to eTech Rentals for professional, dependable, and proven services. About eTech Rentals. eTech Rentals maintains the latest network equipment, offering greater capabilities over consumer network gear. Our mission is to keep your team, tour, or event connected and working at all times. Plug-and-play ease of use, proper packaging, and remote access to our support team make our system the choice for remote and nearby events. eTech rentals are a trusted source for high-speed and secure satellite internet solutions for every location shoot, live event or outdoor festival. No matter the event's scale or size, we can fully configure, install and integrate the most efficient satellite internet solutions. And to support your event or activity, eTech also rents iPad, Surface Pro and other tablets, monitors and displays, laptops and PCs, office equipment, and AV and VR technologies, providing a one-stop solution for your tech rental needs. To make your upcoming events successful and free of technical worries, contact our rental experts, or submit the quick eQuote today - and experience what easy, effective service from eTech Rentals is all about.

March 13, 2023 - NantStudios, a leading technology-driven virtual production studio based in Los Angeles, announced today that the company, through its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, has built two new LED in-camera VFX stages at Docklands Studios located in Melbourne, Australia, and will operate the world's largest LED volume. The construction includes a 40-foot tall radiused wall of 6,000 panels running 289 feet on a 25,000 square-foot stage and features a huge 59' x 39' x 10' deep water tank in its center. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Matchbox Pictures chose NantStudios as the virtual production vendor for upcoming projects set to shoot in the State of Victoria. The NantStudios stages will be available to both local and international productions considering locating in Australia's State of Victoria. NantStudios is led by Michele B. Chan Soon-Shiong, President; Gary Marshall, VP, of Virtual Production; and Keaton Heinrichs, VP, of Operations & Business Development, and is part of the NantWorks ecosystem of companies. The company offers fully integrated services including digital asset creation, AI machine learning expertise, motion control, consulting, performance capture and on-set operations. NantStudios is led by a global award-winning team and integrated with a secure layer 1 fiber network, with a family of issued patents covering cloud hybrid fabric, machine vision and computing technologies. Comprising of cinema-grade displays and large clusters of VFX render hardware, LED volumes have caused a seismic shift in media production methodologies in film, TV and commercial production. The ability to generate photorealistic 3D environments and visual effects on set, in real time, delivers an unparalleled level of creative flexibility. "We are thrilled to bring the next generation of film and television production to Australia," said Soon-Shiong. "Building on the success of our studios in Los Angeles, the NantStudios technology team has engineered a truly next-generation LED stage design, and we are honored that UCP will be the first to utilize our stages in Melbourne." The state-of-the-art volume will incorporate a fully articulating ceiling architecture that can be dynamically manipulated directly from proprietary 3D software to craft and shape light as an integrated component of typical production lighting. The facility will accommodate a large immersive set as well as multiple sets simultaneously using modular wall sections to partition smaller footprints built within its ample volume. The second LED stage will stand at 26 feet tall and offer the same articulating ceiling design, perfect for small to medium-sized set pieces and moving vehicle scenes. "We are so excited about the infrastructure and cutting-edge technology NantStudios is bringing to Docklands Studios Melbourne," said Matt Vitins, Chief Operating Officer of Matchbox Pictures, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. "We are thrilled at what is coming together for our immediate pipeline of international projects, but the broader aim here is to make Melbourne a hub for virtual production in the southern hemisphere. In this, it is incredible to have the commitment and technical talent of NantStudios, following on from the substantial enthusiasm and support of VicScreen, the Victorian Government and the Australian Government," he said. "NantStudios' commitment to expanding in Australia is a testament to the technology and the impact it's had on the industry in such a short order of time," said Keaton Heinrichs. "The Victorian Screen Incentive has created a compelling financial rationale that will undoubtedly enhance Melbourne's reputation as an international production hub. We are fortunate to be working with UCP, Matchbox Pictures and VicScreen in helping launch the stages with one of the most significant and technically ambitious screen productions in the world." "The marriage of the creative juggernaut of UCP's projects and the novel technology NantStudios will be implementing in Melbourne is a dream partnership. We are braced to redraw the frontiers of virtual production once again and we look forward to bringing this technology and services to all productions shooting in the region," said Gary Marshall. VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said, "Together, VicScreen, Nant, UCP, Matchbox Pictures and Docklands Studios Melbourne are pioneering a new frontier in virtual production, delivering the next instalment of sophisticated and dynamic LED stages backed a worldclass team of technicians. The build includes the largest permanent LED volume in the world, creating a multitude of new possibilities for both local and international productions, allowing the most ambitious and imaginative stories to be brought to life in Melbourne." Docklands Studios Melbourne CEO Antony Tulloch added, "The scale and functionality of the NantStudios LED stages will energise the whole Docklands Studio offering. We look forward to seeing the impressive visuals, local talent development and industry growth that will flow from the ambitious projects currently slated." About NantStudios. NantStudios, a NantWorks company, founded in 2012 by Michele B. Chan Soon-Shiong, is a state-of-theart full-service production ecosystem comprised of traditional, broadcast, and virtual production stages with high-speed layer 1 connectivity. The NantWorks ethos is rooted in the spirit of dynamic innovation, and this drives NantStudios' expansion as it leads the way for the coming decades of media transformation. The company is headquartered in El Segundo in Los Angeles County, California. For more information, please visit www.nantstudios.com and follow us on Twitter @NantStudio and Instagram @nantstudios . About UCP. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, is a best-in-class studio that collaborates with visionary storytellers to produce culturally significant, innovative and premium programming. Led by President Beatrice Springborn, the studio's top titles include "Chucky" and "Resident Alien"; the Emmy® Awardwinning series "Battlestar Galactica," "The Umbrella Academy," "Monk," and "Mr. Robot"; Emmynominated series "Candy" and "Gaslit"; as well as acclaimed dramas "Dr. Death," "The Girl From Plainville," "Queer as Folk," "The Sinner," and "Suits." About Matchbox Pictures. Matchbox Pictures is a prolific film and television production company founded and based in Australia. It makes world-class content for a global audience. Credits include leading international adult dramas "Clickbait," "Stateless," "The Heights," "Glitch," "Safe Harbour," "Seven Types Of Ambiguity," "Secret City," "Wanted," and "The Slap"; as well as children's dramas "Nowhere Boys" and "Mustangs FC" and non-scripted franchise titles, including "The Real Housewives of Melbourne." Matchbox has also managed local production on a number of Universal Studio Group projects in Australia, including "La Brea," "Young Rock," and "Joe V Carole." Matchbox is one of the most credentialed and awarded producers in Australia. It has won International Emmys, Prix de Jour, a BAFTA, multiple AACTAs (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards), and Logies. Matchbox Pictures is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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