Production & Post-Production

Chuang, Others Honored for Efforts at DreamWorks

Tue, 02/16/2016 - 12:47 -- Nick Dager

Richard Chuang and Rahul Thakkar, co-inventors of one of the very first digital animation pipelines, received Scientific and Technical Awards from the Academy February 13 for their design work of the PDI/DreamWorks Animation Media Review System. It is Chuang’s second technical Oscar. In addition Andrew Pilgrim, Stewart Birnam and Mark Kirk also received awards for the review workflows and advanced playback features of that DreamWorks Animation Media Review System.

SMPTE Receives Third AMPAS Award

Mon, 02/15/2016 - 10:55 -- Nick Dager

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has received a Special Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS presented the Special Award plaque to SMPTE at the Academy's annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation, which took place Februrary 13 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Super 8 Film Competition Calls for Entries

Mon, 02/15/2016 - 10:43 -- Nick Dager

An organization that fosters the creative use of Super 8 on a global scale – straight 8 – is accepting entries in the 2016 edition of their film competition. Anyone, anywhere can enter to make a short film on one cartridge of Kodak Super 8mm motion picture film. The contest is designed to inspire creativity using a beloved format that is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a unique visual medium. Top winning entries will be screened at the 2016 Cannes International Film Festival in May, and a wider selection screened in London in early June.

Making Magic at Hocus Focus

Fri, 02/12/2016 - 11:30 -- Nick Dager

Hocus Focus has been described as one of the industry's most creative and dynamic boutique post houses. Attracting international and local high-profile clientele, it is an inspiring example of how a small organization can punch above its weight, win business and make money. Equipped with the latest SGO Mistika technology and creative expertise, the company offers competitive services and facilities for every stage of the production process delivering stunning results across commercials, film and television drama and documentaries.

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Sim Group Aids Women in Film PSA

Fri, 02/12/2016 - 11:19 -- Nick Dager

A simple walk in a park can prove heartbreaking for sufferers of age-related macular degenerative disease as vividly represented in a public service announcement produced by Women in Film for the Discovery Eye Foundation’s Macular Degeneration Partnership. The Sim Group, through its Sim Digital, Bling Digital and Chainsaw divisions, donated a variety of goods and services toward the production of the PSA, which stresses the importance of early detection in avoiding the worst consequences of a disease that affects some 15 million Americans.

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Women Writers Lab 2016 being held September 22-25

Fri, 02/12/2016 - 11:07 -- Nick Dager

Established for women screenwriters over the age of 40 by New York Women in Film & Television and Iris, The Writers Lab returns in 2016 once again with funding provided by Oscar winner and NYWIFT Muse honoree Meryl Streep. The Writers Lab 2016 has selected seasoned writers to provide exclusive mentorship and increase opportunities while cultivating more content made by women.

Ymagis Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues

Wed, 02/10/2016 - 14:19 -- Nick Dager

Ymagis today reported its consolidated revenue figures for the fourth quarter of 2015. For the quarter, the group’s revenue amounted to €51.6 million, an increase of 20.7 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014. For the 2015 fiscal year, the company generated cumulated revenue of €157.7 million, an increase of 86.4 percent over the prior year period on a reported basis, and an increase of 4.8 percent over the 2014 fiscal year pro forma.

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