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LCW Pros Contributed to Captain Marvel!
You're invited to 'Taste of the World Locations Show'
The Inaugural See it - End it! Film & Arts Festival
Dawn Animal Agency Provides Creatures on Camera
Pursuit Aviation: Aerial Cinematography
Steve Martin's Working Wildlife
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2019 HIFF Spring Showcase
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AFI FEST Key Dates + Call for Entries
AVS Launches NAB Show Resource...
Get Lucky with our St. Patrick's Day Sale!
The ASC Welcomes Zhao Xiaoding as a New Active Member
THE FASTER TOGETHER STAGE COMES TO THE RIO APRIL 9TH
Save the date: Power Gems at Matthews Garage Sale
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By: Rose Brand | March 19, 2019
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LCW Pros Contributed to Captain Marvel!
By: LCW Props Hollywood, Georgia, New York | March 19, 2019
Captain Marvel is definitely one for the record books, the all-star cast has you on the edge of your seat!! We can't wait to see it again. LCW Props feels very blessed that they had a small part in the making of it.
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Largest online selection in ...Read More>>April 4: You're invited to AFCI Week's 'Taste of the World Locations Show'
By: Association of Film Commissioners Intl (AFCI) | March 18, 2019
You are invited to join global film commission representatives and production industry professionals on Thursday, April 4 (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.) at The London Hotel in West Hollywood for the TASTE OF THE WORLD LOCATIONS SHOW, presented by the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) as part of the AFCI Week 2019 event series.
More than 60 film commission representatives from around the globe will ...Read More>>
More than 60 film commission representatives from around the globe will ...Read More>>
By: The Inaugural See it - End it! Human Trafficking Film & Arts Festival | March 16, 2019
The 2019 Inaugural See it - End it! Human Trafficking Film and Arts Festival will be held on Friday, March 29th, 2019, from 6 pm - 10 pm, and Saturday, March 30th, 2019, from 10 am - 10 pm, at the historic Warner Grand Theatre and Grand Vision Annex at 478 West 6th Street in San Pedro, CA. Through film and art, this two-day educational, preventative, and awareness building event will bring home this growing human rights violation, portraying not only the horror, but also the hope to end enslavement, more possible today than ever before. Through movies, appearances, and Q&As with filmmakers, survivors, celebrities, panelists, and experts in the field, attendees will not merely watch, but rise to take practical action steps. Performances and visual arts include paintings, dance, music, spoken word, and more. See it - End It's non-profit partner YWCA Harbor Area & South Bay continues to
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Dawn Animal Agency Provides Creatures on Camera
By: Dawn Animal Agency | March 15, 2019
NEED TO CAST CATTLE, camels or canines in your next production? Dawn Animal Agency has been providing creatures on camera in NYC productions for more than five decades and with a bit of coordination from the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. We have trained swans, chickens, all sorts of pet birds, peacocks, cows, sheep, goats, monkeys, all sorts of horses, ponies, camels, wolves, dogs, cats, zebra, pigs, bugs, snakes, rodents of all shapes and sizes all on our farm... please remember these animals help support the less fortunate animals we have in our Sanctuary.
Bambi Brook, a third-generation family member in the business, has run 16 elephants down Wall Street for Letterman, staged a 60-member dog show at Roseland for Sex and the City, and herded 24 cows and 16 horses through Times Square for Good Morning America. Her family operates a ...Read More>>
Bambi Brook, a third-generation family member in the business, has run 16 elephants down Wall Street for Letterman, staged a 60-member dog show at Roseland for Sex and the City, and herded 24 cows and 16 horses through Times Square for Good Morning America. Her family operates a ...Read More>>
Pursuit Aviation: Aerial Cinematography Is In Our Blood
By: Pursuit Aviation | March 14, 2019
Our vast experience working on a variety of projects that span film, television and commercials is second to none. Whether flying close formation with U.S. Air Force fighters, documenting the Great Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti, chasing cars on-set or performing stunts in WWII-era airplanes for major films, we've done it all. Take a look at our recent work and let us know how we can help you.
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Remmet Studios is committed to providing clean and value driven production space. We offer ...Read More>>By: Mob Scene | March 6, 2019
Mob Scene, one of Hollywood's leading entertainment marketing agencies for major motion picture studios, television networks, and streaming channels, has named award winning Editors Josh Beaumont and Chris Nesheim as Co-Creative Directors, Theatrical. They will both report to Craig A. Platt, Mob Scene's Executive Vice President, Theatrical. The announcement was made today by Thomas Grane, CEO, Mob Scene.
Mob Scene's Theatrical Division works with the top movie studios and streaming networks to create and produce trailers, TV, and digital spots. The division works with studio executives to influence the creative strategy behind high profile campaigns promoting both major theatrical releases, as well as films and documentaries presented by the top streaming platforms.
In their new positions, Beaumont and Nesheim will continue their editorial work, while also collaborating with Platt to innovate and push the creative work of the Theatrical division. This will include business and creative ...Read More>>
Mob Scene's Theatrical Division works with the top movie studios and streaming networks to create and produce trailers, TV, and digital spots. The division works with studio executives to influence the creative strategy behind high profile campaigns promoting both major theatrical releases, as well as films and documentaries presented by the top streaming platforms.
In their new positions, Beaumont and Nesheim will continue their editorial work, while also collaborating with Platt to innovate and push the creative work of the Theatrical division. This will include business and creative ...Read More>>
2019 Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase
By: Hawaii International Film Festival | March 5, 2019
The 22nd Annual HIFF Spring Showcase presented by Halekulani is here! Taking place from April 5th-14th at Regal Dole Cannery Theaters in Honolulu, the Spring Showcase is HIFF's annual 'mini-festival', showcasing some of the best Spring season films from across
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By: ASPECT | March 4, 2019
Hollywood, CA, March 4, 2019 - Aspect, a multi-award winning creative advertising agency that provides strategic marketing solutions across all entertainment platforms, has named Jason Chappelle as its new Executive Creative Director. The announcement was made by Lisa Feldman and Nati Braunstein, Co-Presidents and Creative Directors, Aspect.
Prior to joining Aspect, Chappelle had been a Senior Vice President and Creative Director at MOCEAN, where his most recent feature film campaigns included those for The LEGO Movie 2 and Alita: Battle Angel. In his new role with Aspect, he will be responsible for helping to secure new clients and projects; managing the high-level creative for those projects; and working closely with Feldman and Braunstein to chart the course for the agency's future.
"We're very excited to announce that Jason Chappelle has joined Aspect as our new Executive Creative Director," Feldman and Braunstein said. "He has years of experience ...Read More>>
Prior to joining Aspect, Chappelle had been a Senior Vice President and Creative Director at MOCEAN, where his most recent feature film campaigns included those for The LEGO Movie 2 and Alita: Battle Angel. In his new role with Aspect, he will be responsible for helping to secure new clients and projects; managing the high-level creative for those projects; and working closely with Feldman and Braunstein to chart the course for the agency's future.
"We're very excited to announce that Jason Chappelle has joined Aspect as our new Executive Creative Director," Feldman and Braunstein said. "He has years of experience ...Read More>>
AFI FEST 2019 Announces Key Dates and Call for Entries
By: American Film Institute | March 4, 2019
AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi will take place in Hollywood, CA, from November 14-21, 2019. Entries are now being accepted and filmmakers are invited to submit feature, documentary, experimental, animated and short films at AFI.com/AFIFEST or through FilmFreeway.
AFI FEST will have submission deadlines - early, official and final - for fiction shorts (under 30 minutes), nonfiction shorts (under 40 minutes) and feature films. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Live Action and Animated Short Film categories for the annual Academy Awards®.
Audi will return as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of AFI FEST, enabling the festival to host the very best of world cinema in Hollywood. Audi and their visionary support reflect a continuing ...Read More>>
AFI FEST will have submission deadlines - early, official and final - for fiction shorts (under 30 minutes), nonfiction shorts (under 40 minutes) and feature films. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Live Action and Animated Short Film categories for the annual Academy Awards®.
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Early Deadline - March 29
Official Deadline - May 3
Final Deadline - July 12
Early Deadline - March 29
Official Deadline - May 3
Final Deadline - July 12
Audi will return as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of AFI FEST, enabling the festival to host the very best of world cinema in Hollywood. Audi and their visionary support reflect a continuing ...Read More>>
Advantage Video Systems Launches NAB Show Resource Website
By: Advantage Video Systems | February 28, 2019
Advantage Video Systems Launches NAB Show Resource Website Burbank, CA, February 27, 2019 - Advantage Video Systems, a leading systems integrator for the media & entertainment industries, has recently launched a new NAB Show Resource website - www.nabexposition.com - to provide attendees free tools and helpful resources to make the most of the NAB Show April 6 - 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.
The company is offering a Complimentary Concierge Service, providing visitors with a customized itinerary to streamline their trip to NAB Show. AVS representatives arrange meetings and tours with leading manufacturers of equipment and software as well as provide custom agendas with dates, times and locations of booths and/or suites.
"We've been attending this show for years - we know our way around. NAB has always been a valuable resource for our business and partners, so we wanted to offer the knowledge and helpful ...Read More>>
The company is offering a Complimentary Concierge Service, providing visitors with a customized itinerary to streamline their trip to NAB Show. AVS representatives arrange meetings and tours with leading manufacturers of equipment and software as well as provide custom agendas with dates, times and locations of booths and/or suites.
"We've been attending this show for years - we know our way around. NAB has always been a valuable resource for our business and partners, so we wanted to offer the knowledge and helpful ...Read More>>
Get Lucky with our St. Patrick's Day Sale!
By: Step and Repeat LA | February 27, 2019
Step and Repeat LA is the leading red carpet company in the Los Angeles area.
We specialize in step and repeat backdrops for red carpet events. If you're looking for a red-carpet display, we are a one-stop shop for all your needs!
We are a tight crew, dedicated to creating the highest quality backdrops and media walls for VIP events. We have been in the sign business for over 40 years, and now specialize in red carpet displays.
Some of our reputable clients include Google, Disney, Nike, Hustler, Whole Foods, Harrah's Casino, and worked with event planners for fundraisers initiated by Rihanna, Sean Penn, Ian Somerhalder and more.
We have the exact technology, equipment, experience and knowledge to make a perfect red carpet display that dazzles guests and VIPs.
All of our printing and fabrication is done in-house. No printing job is too big for ...Read More>>
We specialize in step and repeat backdrops for red carpet events. If you're looking for a red-carpet display, we are a one-stop shop for all your needs!
We are a tight crew, dedicated to creating the highest quality backdrops and media walls for VIP events. We have been in the sign business for over 40 years, and now specialize in red carpet displays.
Some of our reputable clients include Google, Disney, Nike, Hustler, Whole Foods, Harrah's Casino, and worked with event planners for fundraisers initiated by Rihanna, Sean Penn, Ian Somerhalder and more.
We have the exact technology, equipment, experience and knowledge to make a perfect red carpet display that dazzles guests and VIPs.
All of our printing and fabrication is done in-house. No printing job is too big for ...Read More>>
The ASC Welcomes Zhao Xiaoding as a New Active Member
By: The ASC | February 26, 2019
Zhao Xiaoding, ASC was born and raised in Beijing, China. After a three-year stint as a professional athlete, he attended the Beijing Film Academy and studied cinematography.
After serving as a camera operator and 2nd-unit director of photography on Hero (shot by Christopher Doyle, ASC, HKSC), Zhao was hired by the film's director, Zhang Yimou, on the wuxia (martial artist fantasy) romance film, House of Flying Daggers. For his work on the picture, Zhao was nominated for an Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, won four awards and earned eight additional nominations.
The project also spurred a longstanding professional relationship between Zhao and Zhang. The two have since collaborated on the features Curse of the Golden Flower (AC Jan. 2007); Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles; A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (aka ...Read More>>
After serving as a camera operator and 2nd-unit director of photography on Hero (shot by Christopher Doyle, ASC, HKSC), Zhao was hired by the film's director, Zhang Yimou, on the wuxia (martial artist fantasy) romance film, House of Flying Daggers. For his work on the picture, Zhao was nominated for an Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, won four awards and earned eight additional nominations.
The project also spurred a longstanding professional relationship between Zhao and Zhang. The two have since collaborated on the features Curse of the Golden Flower (AC Jan. 2007); Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles; A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (aka ...Read More>>
THE FASTER TOGETHER STAGE COMES TO THE RIO APRIL 9TH
By: LumaForge | February 25, 2019
In conjunction with Michael Horton, LumaForge will be creating a brand new version of The Faster Together Stage. The event will focus on the community and their passion for filmmaking.
LumaForge has hosted The Faster Together Stage for the last two years at NAB. It was their initiative to bring the post production community together through presentations from some of the top editors, colorists and VFX artists in the industry. From The Stage, they have produced 55 presentations, made free for the public online. On January 3, Michael Horton and Dan Berube announced that they would no longer be producing the SuperMeet at NAB Show. As long time attendees, the team at LumaForge personally felt the void the SuperMeet was leaving in the communal experience at NAB. So they decided to jump in and bring The Faster Together Stage to the Rio on Tuesday, April ...Read More>>
LumaForge has hosted The Faster Together Stage for the last two years at NAB. It was their initiative to bring the post production community together through presentations from some of the top editors, colorists and VFX artists in the industry. From The Stage, they have produced 55 presentations, made free for the public online. On January 3, Michael Horton and Dan Berube announced that they would no longer be producing the SuperMeet at NAB Show. As long time attendees, the team at LumaForge personally felt the void the SuperMeet was leaving in the communal experience at NAB. So they decided to jump in and bring The Faster Together Stage to the Rio on Tuesday, April ...Read More>>
How to Load-Out an Opera in Under Two Minutes
By: IATSE Local #33 | February 22, 2019
This time lapse was shot at the Walt Disney Concert Hall during the load out of Mozart's classic opera "The Marriage of Figaro". Special thanks to the hardworking members of IATSE Local #33, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
After a long process of rediscovering their roots and ancestrality, remembering their culture once forbidden and censored, the Huni Kuin finally enters a new era, the time of the indigenous right. In harmony with nature, they began sharing their healing culture around the world with their knowledge, culture and spirituality from the forest, their own cultural festivals where they gather the indigenous with the non indigenous, ...Read More>>
After a long process of rediscovering their roots and ancestrality, remembering their culture once forbidden and censored, the Huni Kuin finally enters a new era, the time of the indigenous right. In harmony with nature, they began sharing their healing culture around the world with their knowledge, culture and spirituality from the forest, their own cultural festivals where they gather the indigenous with the non indigenous, ...Read More>>
Save the date: Power Gems at Matthews Garage Sale
By: Power Gems | May 25, 2018
On Sunday 3 June - the day after Cine Gear - Power Gems will be at the Manufacturers' overstock and demo sale hosted by Matthews Studio Equipment. If the past four years are anything to go by, you'll want to be there to take advantage of deep discounts.
Among the great discounts last year was 70% off as the vendors got rid of overstocked items, leading to huge savings that were only available on the day.
Power Gems will be in good company, also returning are K5600, Kinotehnik, Hive Lighting, Litegear and Vocas plus many more.
Dan and Chip will be leaving our new premises in Santa Clarita, to bring the latest generation of ballasts for demonstrations throughout the afternoon. If you are thinking of buying a ballast, you may want to get there when the doors open at 2pm. We have been known to ...Read More>>
Among the great discounts last year was 70% off as the vendors got rid of overstocked items, leading to huge savings that were only available on the day.
Power Gems will be in good company, also returning are K5600, Kinotehnik, Hive Lighting, Litegear and Vocas plus many more.
Dan and Chip will be leaving our new premises in Santa Clarita, to bring the latest generation of ballasts for demonstrations throughout the afternoon. If you are thinking of buying a ballast, you may want to get there when the doors open at 2pm. We have been known to ...Read More>>
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