Technicolor – PostWorks New York is racking up a record in the number of Indie films of all stripe that pass through their doors. Here’s a recently finished dark comedy created by a first-time team of two directors. The experience that an colorist like Martin Zeichner can bring to newbie directors can be key to a film’s perception…
Docudrama ‘Generation Iron’ First High Level Doc Since Pumping Iron Gets September Release
GENERATION IRON, which follows the world's leading bodybuilders as they train and compete for the coveted Mr. Olympia title, will be released in theaters nationwide by Vladar Company and America Media Inc on September 20, 2013. The film gives front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport, including Phil […]
Technicolor – PostWorks New York Applies The Finishing Touch to Indie Drama “Wish You Well”
Postworks’ New York Colorist Martin Zeichner, the finishing colorist on “Wish You Well”, has compiled a range of impressive credits for his work on independent films, episodic and long-form television (“Boardwalk Empire”), documentaries and commercials. Zeichner has a history with some of the now legendary names of the New York post scene, including Magno Sound & Video, and Post Perfect, where his credits included the television series “Sex & the City”…
LinkedIn Drops Its First Ever Movie Promotion For Upcoming “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”
The Weinstein Company makes a move into using social media for promotion in this tie-up with LinkedIn. It’s the first time the professional network is trying something like this, and we’ll see if its 225 million users object to having movie advertising aimed at them. There’s a contest too, with a promised “dream career experience in New York City” offered to the winners…
Twist Director Matt Pittroff Delivers New Spot for 3M Scotch-Brite
Twist’s Matt Pitroff has honed some unique approaches to his commercial work. With a mix of fine art studies, work as a midway carny and opening of his own boutique production company all part of his portfolio, Pitroff’s mix of skills includes directing and producing work that has been showcased in Creativity Online, Shoot, and at Cannes Lions 2008…
Nerdist Industries And Tribeca Film Co-Release Fanboy Charmer ‘Zero Charisma’
We wonder if the release method of ‘Zero Charisma’ will become the new normal for any features that aren’t being pitched as blockbusters: Tribeca Film will first show the film on cable/telco, satellite VOD, iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly and other non-traditional platforms. A theatrical release follows…
Cut+Run Creates Bespoke Edit For The Council Of Fashion Designers Award Film Series
With six offices spread around the world, Cut+Run keeps Akiko Iwakawa busy. Ms. Iwakawa’s editing approach has won her work on commercials – with top directors including Patrick Daughters, Marco Brambilla, Chris Milk, Mehdi Norowzian – as well as original music videos spanning genres and styles. She works in advertising, film and art exhibitions…
“Gideon’s Army,” An Inside Look At The Criminal Justice System Through The Eyes Of Idealistic Young Public Defenders
This doc won the 2013 Editing Award at Sundance. It’s quite striking how skewed our justice system still is, and how badly it treats anyone who doesn’t have the money to hire a good lawyer. As part of her press materials, the director uses this striking quote from Elie Wiesel – “Our lives no longer belong to us alone; they belong to all those who need us desperately…
From “Queens To Cairo” Screens at San Antonio Film Festival
Director Sherif Sadek works as technical support staff for ASSIMILATE, but he took the time to shoot this doc in his native Egypt. Using a Nikon D7000 DSLR probably helped him keep a low profile as he shot the film from the well-known Tahrir Square to the “inside of taxi cabs to rallies and slums.” These sorts of personal takes on issues of world importance are good to have available…
Juniper Jones Works with ESPN to Deliver Spectacular NBA Finals Broadcast Open
DUMBO-based Juniper Jones takes a hands-on approach to its work when necessary. You have to admire an agency that breathlessly announces that it has a RED Scarlet-X in house, which will allow “Amazing Spots Coming Soon” as a note on their site has it. Never downplay the energy a young company can bring to its work…
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