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Screen Magazine - Screen Magazine: Vol. 29, Issue 20 - Index

advertising, feature films and records. They have created
memorable tracks for commercial campaigns for AT&T,
American Express, Olay, Fuse, Reebok, Verizon and a Wes
Anderson-directed spot for Dasani.
“We have deep roots in the music industry, born from an
indie music pedigree and a genuine passion for music,”
explains Garcia. “We’re down in the trenches, regularly
attending shows and researching new music, so discovering
talent is a completely organic process for us. Our A&R-type
approach to commercial music allows us to utilize our
vast network of bands, artists and composers for licensing
opportunities, as well as original compositions.”
//www.shoutitoutloudmusic.com
FRANTIC FILMS ANNOUNCES ITS BRANDED CONTENT +
COMMERCIALS DIVISION
Canada-based Frantic Films announces the launch of
Frantic Branded Content + Commercials, a multi-disciplinary
production facility that specializes in creating original
integrated entertainment content for use across the entire
range of traditional and emerging media platforms.
With offices in both Toronto and Winnipeg, the awardwinning
studio has a powerful history of success, working
cooperatively and creatively to deliver high-quality, deepimpression
content and advertising solutions for brands,
agency partners, and entertainment outlets. Frantic’s
projects include traditional broadcast television series,
feature films, documentaries, and branded content for
clients such as the Discovery Channel, Slice Network, The
Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Canola
Council of Canada.
VP/EP Jeff Peeler explains, “As advertisers shift away from
high-priced 30-second creative, the relationship and
dependence on experienced producers who can also act
as creative partners will continue to increase. Frantic can
be that partner.”
//www.franticfilms.com
FLUID TURNS 10
Fluid, innovators in
creating a collaborative
of original music, editorial,
design and interactive
resources, celebrates
its 10th Anniversary this
October. Launched in fall
1998 by founding partners
composer/EP David Shapiro,
composer Andrew Sherman
and managing partner/EP
Marc Schwartz, Fluid now
boasts a staff of 35. With its
recent partnership with Boom Design Group, the company
has extended its reach into interactive web design and
development.
Says Shapiro, “We’ve grown incrementally over the years,
with the help of so many outstanding, talented people. The
diversity of what we offer has allowed us to sustain steady
growth in challenging times for our industry.”
In addition to providing an integrated array of services,
(Fluid recently edited, designed and scored a segment
in the Oscar-nominated film “Michael Clayton”), each
division has been recognized for excellence on its own,
winning multiple Clios and Gold Lions.
//www.fluidny.com
RANDY WACHTLER NAMED CHAIRMAN OF PRODUCTION
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Randy Wachtler, founder/
president, 615 Music, has
been named Chairman
of The Production Music
Association (PMA,) which
promotes and protects
the rights and interests of
publishers and composers
of music for use in film,
television, radio and new
media. Concurrently the PMA has also elected APM Music
President Adam Taylor to the post of Vice Chairman.
Former Production Music Association Chairman Mike
Dowdle, CEO of Non-Stop Music Holdings, resigned for
personal reasons and will relocate abroad. Dowdle is one of
the founding members of the non-profit Production Music
Association, which was created in 1997. “We’re all sorry to
see Mike go, but we’re happy for this next exciting chapter
of his life,” said Mr. Wachtler. “I look forward to working with
Adam and our new Executive Director, Debra Krizman,
and continuing our efforts to promote the interests of the
production music community.”
//www.615music.com/
RESOLUTION DIGITAL STUDIOS INTRODUCES NEW GREEN
SCREEN
A unique find in the Midwest, Resolution Digital Studios
(RDS) has just announced it’s brand new Green Screen
Studio. The generous dimensions of the soft green screen
allow us to sweep the bottom and achieve an expansive,
seamless curved cyc. When filmmakers arrive, the screen
structure will be hung, lit and ready in their 5,600 sq. ft . main
stage. RDS’s staff riggers handle the set-up from their own
inventory of truss, motors and lights. Then, when the shoot is
finished the staff strikes and folds the surface so filmmakers
can simply walk away.
The main stage green screen package include a 60’x40’
green screen, 130’ of truss for green screen and lighting,
six to 30 chain motors and five 6000W space lights all prehung.
The stage is also equipped with a 24-channel dimmer
with board control and will have a facility manager. The
package price for a 10-hour shoot day goes for $5,000.
//www.rdschicago.com