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bigger picture and has clear ideas of how to grow the
company. We’re excited to have him on board,” says
Northern Lights partner David Gioiella.
“When [partners] David Gioiella and Mark Littman contacted
me, we hit it off instantly,” says Hall. “The chemistry with
David and Mark is what made me want to make the move.
They have a solid understanding of the business and a great
track record, which I admire.”
“Robin really understands the balance of creativity and
good business,” says Mark Littman. “That’s why we think he’s
ideal to lead the next phase of our growth.”
“My immediate focus is to raise the exposure of our editors,”
comments Hall. “There’s a lot of great talent here and I want
to make sure people know it. Northern Lights and [sister
company] Mr. Wonderful follow the same philosophy of
providing a myriad of high-quality services.”
//www.nlpedit.com
FISCHER EDIT/FX RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Minneapolis-based post-production and editorial house
Fischer Edit/FX held its second annual Fischer Edit Open
benefiting Children’s Hospitals and Clinics Foundation
of Minnesota. Despite the early morning downpour, the
event went on to raise $2,400 for Children’s Hospital. The
tournament drew golfers from local advertising agencies,
film and video post-production and commercial music
houses all eager to tee off for a great cause.
Fischer Edit/FX owner and CEO Tony Fischer and wife Becky
are both avid golfers themselves and created the event
two years ago. “This event has become a fine tradition
and it is our hope that it continues to grow and become
more successful in its effort to support Children’s Hospital,”
says Fischer. This year’s tournament was no exception
and Fischer Edit/FX is pleased to announce raising an
unprecedented amount for the Children’s Foundation.
Fischer Edit/FX specializes in creative editorial and visual
effects for advertising, television, film and new media with
clients such as Target, Payless, Burger King, H&R Block and
more. Recently completed are “Jumps,” “Acrobats” and
“Trapeze” – a series of effects-heavy spots for Cox Business
complete with acrobats and parkour artists.
// www.fischeredit.com
EDITOR NICOLAS STAMPE JOINS CUT + RUN
Internationally acclaimed editor Nicolas Stampe has
become a part of Cut + Run’s award-winning editor roster.
“I am very much looking forward to the inspiration of Cut
and Run’s versatile talent pool and the incredibly creative
melting pot that exists in all three locations,” says Nicolas.
An editor for nearly fifteen years, Nicolas exemplifies the Cut
+ Run focus on a borderless approach to creative, having
worked all over Europe, the US, Australia and Asia with
directors Acne, Nick Brandt, Walter Kehr, Stephen Mead,
Rankin + Chris, Olivier Venturini and Martin Werner.
“Nicolas is a total all-around editor and will be a great asset
to Cut and Run,” explains Cut + Run Founder/Editor Steve
Gandolfi. “He will definitely be working in all our offices as
his work powerfully translates to any market and genre.”
Showcasing a diversity of projects, Nick’s client list includes
such leading brands as BMW, MTV, Mercedes, Nivea,
Audi and Coke. He has been awarded many accolades
including London International Awards, Clios, New York
Festivals, the Golden Award of Montreux and Cannes Lions
for his commercial endeavors. Audiences were especially
charmed by Coke Zero’s “The Break Up,” an effects-heavy,
comedy-soaked trailer send-up that presents a “break up
as it should be” – guilt free, like Coke Zero.
//www.cutandrun.tv
KODAK INNOVATORS HONORED BY LEADING MOTION
PICTURE TECHNICAL SOCIETY
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
(SMPTE) will recognize the achievements of Michael Ryan,
Richard Wheeler, Nestor Rodriguez and Dr. Thomas Maier at
its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony. The four Kodak
technologists were honored on October 30th for significant
imaging innovations that have helped to advance the
entertainment industry. SMPTE is the industry’s leading
society for the promotion of new technology and innovation
in visual entertainment.
“While these awards are individual honors, they also
represent a broad base of recognition for a very highly
respected team of people,” says Gary Einhaus, vice president
and chief technology officer of Kodak’s motion picture
division. “This entire group is made up of extraordinary
professionals whose expertise in motion picture technology
- film, digital and hybrid - represents an important element
of Kodak’s success. Their creativity, diligence and scientific
curiosity will help lead us into the exciting future of imaging
technology.”
Kodak’s Entertainment Imaging division is the world-class
leader in providing film, digital and hybrid motion imaging
products, services, and technology for the television, feature
film, commercial, music video, documentary and exhibition
industries.
//www.kodak.com/go/motion