Cinedigm Promotes Nunes to Senior VP Operations
Cinedigm has promoted Michelle Nunes to senior vice-president, operations from vice president, operations. Nunes will continue to report to Bill Sondheim, President of Cinedigm Entertainment Group.
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British Comedy Director Nick Jones Joins Original
Original has reached out to London to sign one of the UK’s top commercial comedy directors. Nick Jones has directed funny spots for eHarmony, Sony PlayStation, AT&T, Mercedes, Walmart, McDonald’s, Kia, Heineken and scores of other brands. Original will represent him exclusively for advertising projects in the United States.
Motion Picture Sound Editors Elects Board of Directors
The Motion Picture Sound Editors has announced the results of its annual Board of Directors election. Elected to two-year terms in Executive Seats are Jeremy J. Gordon as Sergeant-at-Arms, Paul Rodriguez as Treasurer and Mark Lanza as Vice President. They join continuing offices Frank Morrone (President) and Christopher Reeves (Secretary). Lanza and Rodriguez were incumbents.
Chainsaw Adds Colorist Kim Schneider
Continuing to build its resources for scripted television, Chainsaw, a Sim Group company, today announces the hiring of veteran colorist Kim Schneider. Schneider arrives with more than 20 years of experience in television post-production, including a seven-year run as final colorist for AMC’s Sons of Anarchy. His first assignment at Chainsaw will be as final colorist for the hit ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars.
Billy Gabor Tapped as Managing Director of Deluxe Creative Services Atlanta
Deluxe Creative Services has promoted Billy Gabor from senior colorist to managing director of its Atlanta studio, which currently is home to local outposts of Company 3, Method, Encore and Beast. The new position serves to further unify the post-production services of each company under the Creative Services umbrella.
Beast Names Victoria Venantini New East Coast Rep
Beast, a national creative editorial company, today named Victoria Venantini as its new east coast sales rep. Based in New York, Venantini is an independent consultant with a proven track record in advertising and production sales, having worked with top clients including Moxie Pictures, Digital Domain, RSA Films, and many more.
FuseFX Adds VFX Supervisor Ted Rae
Ted Rae, an Emmy and BAFTA nominated Visual Effects Supervisor whose credits span feature films, episodic television and commercials, has joined Los Angeles-based FuseFX. Rae is currently leading FuseFX visual effects teams for the CBS series Scorpion and the WB series Stalker. He is also assisting with several projects through FuseFX’s new Vancouver facility.
JVC Taps Dalaly to Expand Cine, Production Presence
JVC Professional Video today announced it has promoted Chris Dalaly to assistant vice president, production and entertainment, effective March 1. In his new position, Dalaly will work to expand JVC’s brand presence in the cine and production markets.
Beast Adds Downs as Executive Producer
Creative editorial company Beast has hired executive producer Astrid Downs to oversee projects for its Santa Monica office. Downs comes to Beast with a well-rounded background gained from working across production and post-production for over a decade.
Modern VideoFilm Appoints Julie Currin to Film Sales Team
Modern VideoFilm has appointed Julie Currin as vice president of sales/feature film. Currin will lead a new effort to grow Modern’s share of the post-production market for motion pictures and enhance its relationships with major studios, independent producers and filmmakers. Her background includes more than 15 years in senior sales and marketing roles, including posts with Deluxe, Laser Pacific and Technicolor.
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