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Marketing Films with Movie Trailers

Details: Published on Tuesday, 11 December 2012 14:55; Written by Dyana Carmella

Any filmmaker will tell you that marketing a film takes hard work, a great design team and one heck of movie trailer. And one of the most enjoyable aspects of watching a film in theaters is the opportunity to see new trailers on the big screen. Getting that first look at a highly anticipated upcoming film can be a real thrill, but there’s more that goes into creating a great trailer than meets the eye. Trailer Editor Chris St. Pierre has ample experience in this arena, having edited trailers for Dark Shadows, the Harry Potter franchise, Troube with the Curve and many more films — and he knows all too well the effort that goes into creating an electrifying trailer experience.

Zielinski Reflects on the U.K. Filming of Private Peaceful

Details: Published on Monday, 04 June 2012 17:45; Written by Bob Fisher

The story behind the collaboration of Cinematographer Jerzy Zielinski, ASC and Director Pat O’Connor on their film Private Peaceful reads like a script for a feel-good Hollywood movie where the good guys win in the end. Born and raised in Poland, when the nation was behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, Zielinski was an avid still photographer and movie fan during his youth. He studied cinematography at the state film school in Lodz and earned his first feature-film cinematography credit for Aria for an Athlete in 1979. After the film was screened at a festival, a British embassy diplomat made arrangements for Zielinski to visit film studios in England. It was there that he met O’Connor and Producer David Putnam.

Glendale Media Center Welcomes Production

Details: Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 06:00; Written by Glendale Media Center as an Advertorial

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The Glendale Media Center is a first-class television production facility located in Glendale, Arizona, where you can get the L.A. look for the Arizona price! Located in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area’s sports and entertainment district, it’s designed by broadcast veterans with one priority in mind – provide clients with exceptional state-of-the-art studios in a premier location. The Valley of the Sun offers unique Southwestern living with mountains, desert landscape and unbelievable sunsets, along with world class golf, resort spas and now the production studios that will have you planning your next shoot in Arizona.

Special Profile on the U.S. Virgin Islands

Details: Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 11:14; Written by USVI as an Advertorial

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The beauty shots you expect with the diversity of locations you don’t.

The U.S. Virgin Islands offer more than a picturesque paradise for production. Of course, the USVI has beautiful beaches to rival any in the world. But diverse locations, such as rural farmland, lush forests, sprawling Southern estates, quaint European towns, military barracks and more allow producers to envision that the perfect shot/scene/film might just be in their Caribbean backyard.

Just as fascinating as the range of locations is an infrastructure that makes it easy for crews to work. Experienced and professional crews live and work in the USVI, as well as companies equipped to provide everything from lighting and electrical services to stylists and set designers. The Film Office can provide an updated roster of these companies, as well as direction on scheduling shipments, permitting, customs and travel documents.

Dante Spinotti Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Details: Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 16:00; Written by Yousra Al Madani

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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) honored Dante Spinotti with 2012 Lifetime Achievemnt Award on February 12 at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. Also to receive tribute, William Wages, Francis Kenny and Fred Godfrey.

Spinotti's Career in the U.S. began in 1988 in Manhunter with director Michael Mann to the recent release of Tower Heist with Brett Ratner. He has compiled more than 60 venerable credits to date, collaborating with such ground-breaking directors as Bruce Beresford, Garry Marshall, and Michael Apted. His work with Curtis Hanson on L.A. Confidential in 1997 led to his first Oscar® nomination, followed by a second nomination for The Insider in 2000, on which he re-teamed with Mann. Both films also earned Spinotti ASC Award nominations, with an additional nod from ASC for The Last of the Mohicans. His body of work includes such memorable films as Crimes of the Heart, Beaches, Frankie and Johnny, Heat, Wonder Boys, Red Dragon, Pinocchio, X-Men: The Last Stand, Public Enemies, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Berlin Affair, Fotografando Patrizia, Il segreto del bosco vecchio, The Legend of the Holy Drinker, and The Star Maker.

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Anton/Bauer Expands Operations in Brazil

Details: Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 14:01; Written by Staff

Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, continues to expand its presence in the Brazil market with the opening of The Vitec Group’s Videocom Division office in Sao Paulo. Now, Anton/Bauer can more easily help broadcasters and production professionals in the country meet the growing demand for high quality video equipment for high definition production.

Fletcher Camera & Lenses Hires New Technical Services Manager

Details: Published on Tuesday, 03 May 2011 16:26; Written by Dyana Carmella

timcaldwell The high-end film and digital camera and lens retailer, Fletcher Camera & Lenses, has recently hired Tim Caldwell as their Technical Service Manager.

Building a Bridge to Russia and Mongolia

Details: Published on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 21:00; Written by Bob Fisher

Cinematographer James Chressanthis, ASC recently spent four weeks at film festivals, schools and other venues in Russia and Mongolia to present No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos, his documentary about acclaimed DPs Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC and the late Laszlo Kovacs, ASC. Chressanthis also conducted cinematography workshops and seminars and had conversations with current and future Russian and Mongolian filmmakers as a part of the American Documentary Showcase, which makes U.S. nonfiction films accessible around the world.

Hollywood Hit Man Jerry Bruckheimer

Details: Published on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 20:35; Written by Frank and Margie Barron

Prolific Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is proud that he makes “popcorn movies,” the kind that fill theaters with appreciative audiences looking for cool entertainment on a hot summer night. “I see myself as a person who creates entertainment,” Bruckheimer tells P3 Update. “And I try to entertain as many people as is possible. If they can sit back and enjoy their popcorn and get lost in one of our films, and forget about what’s going on in their lives, then I’ve done my job. If that’s the label critics want to put on my entertainment, I’ll take it. Really, it’s a great badge to wear. The more we can entertain people, the better we make our lives.”

Profile on Roger Corman

Details: Published on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 14:19; Written by Frank and Margie Barron

Producer, director and motion picture distributor, Roger Corman, awarded an honorary Oscar.

After a half century as a producer, director and motion picture distributor, Roger Corman finally got the ultimate reward –– an honorary Oscar, given to him by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences at the 2009 Governors Awards Ceremony.

Ron Howard Profile

Details: Published on Tuesday, 02 March 2010 17:00; Written by Margie & Frank Barron

Even during his early days as a child performer, Howard knew that he wanted to be in charge of his productions.

One of the most popular filmmakers in the industry today is the soft-spoken Director/Producer Ron Howard. Even during his early days as a child performer, Howard knew that he wanted to be in charge of his productions.

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