FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS 2024
The annual Film Independent Spirit Awards took place Sunday, February 25th, celebrating independent filmmakers and their work.
Daniel Garber won the Best Editing award for his work on HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE, directed by Daniel Goldhaber.
Several of our clients contributed their talents to the other winning films.
Congratulations!
AMERICAN FICTION directed by Cord Jefferson
Best Lead Performance, Best Screenplay
Production Designer Jonathan Guggenheim
FREMONT directed by Babak Jalali
Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award
Director of Photography Laura Valladao
SHOWING UP directed by Kelly Reichert
Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award
Director of Photography Christopher Blauvelt
MAY DECEMBER directed by Todd Haynes
Best First Screenplay
Director of Photography Christopher Blauvelt
DEAR MAMA directed by Allen Hughes
Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series
Director of Photography Laura Valladao
THE LAST OF US created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series, Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Editor Cindy Mollo, ACE
MOTHER, COUCH – BEST NORDIC FILM AT GOTEBORG FILM FESTIVAL
MOTHER, COUCH has taken home the Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film at Goteborg Film Festival. Jurors praised the original and bold storytelling.
Mother, Couch stars Ewan McGregor, Taylor Russell and Ellen Burstyn in a comedy drama written and directed by Niclas Larsson. It’s based on the Swedish novel Mamma I Soffa by Jerker Virdborg. The film was designed by Mikael Varhelyi.
Congratulations to the talented team of “Mother, Couch.”
2024 SUPER BOWL LVIII ADS
Artistry’s Super Bowl Commercial Showcase
Don’t forget to tune in on Sunday, February 11th to watch them air live during the game!
Ally Bank “Saving for that Ad”
DP MacGregor // Dir. Kit Lynch-Robinson
BMW “Talkin Like Walken”
PD David Skinner // Dir. Bryan Buckley
Coors Light “Chill Train”
DP Ekkehart Pollack // Dir. Daniel Warwick
Dunkin’ “Popstar”
DP Nikita Kuzmenko // Dir. Ben Affleck
Etsy “Thank You, France”
DP Nicolaj Brüel // Dir. Andreas Nilsson
Geico “Legend of the Lizard”
PD Melisa Myers // Dir. David Shafei
Homes.com “What He Said”
PD Robb Buono // Dir. Wayne McClammy
Oikos “Hold My Oikos”
PD Robb Buono // Dir. Wayne McClammy
Poppi “The Future of Soda is Now”
DP Andrea Gavazzi // Dir. Agostina Galvez
Silk “Planty Good”
PD Itaru de la Vega // Dir. Calmatic
Starry “It’s Time to See Other Sodas”
PD Itaru de la Vega // Dir. Speck & Gordon
United Airlines “Believing Changes Everything”
PD Jeff Mann // Dir. Chloe Zhao
MASTERS OF THE AIR – NOW STREAMING
Masters of The Air is the new drama miniseries from creators John Shiban and John Orloff, with Playtone and Amblin Television producing.
The series is based on the book “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany.” Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan and Anthony Boyle lead an exceptional ensemble cast.
Director of Photography Richard Rutkowski, ASC collaborated with Director Dee Rees and shot her Episodes 7 & 8. Executive Producers on the series were Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, and Steven Spielberg.
The first two episodes drop on January 26th, 2024 only on Apple TV+.
96th ACADEMY AWARDS – Nominations Announced
Nominations have been announced for this year’s Oscars!
We are excited to highlight our clients who contributed to some of the amazing films recognized by the Academy.
Congratulations!
The 96th Academy Awards will take place March 10th, 2024, broadcast live on ABC.
AMERICAN FICTION – directed by Cord Jefferson
Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Score.
Production Designer – Jonathan Guggenheim
PERFECT DAYS – directed by Wim Wenders
Nominated for Best International Feature Film
Director of Photography – Franz Lustig
IO CAPITO – directed by Matteo Garrone
Nominated for Best International Feature Film
Production Designer – Dimitri Capuani
BRITISH FILM EDITORS AWARDS – NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
Cindy Mollo, ACE has been nominated in the Best Editing: Drama Series category for the 2024 British Film Editors Cut Above Awards.
Cindy earned this for her work alongside the other editors for the first season of Emmy-wining series THE LAST OF US.
Congratulations on your recognition Cindy!
THE KITCHEN – NOW STREAMING
THE KITCHEN, from directors Kibwe Tavares & Daniel Kaluuya, comes to streaming on Netflix!
The film takes place in a dystopian vision of London’s future, where all social housing has been eliminated. Kane Robinson plays Izi, who alongside his young mentee Benji fight to navigate ‘The Kitchen’ district, a world of hardship and heartbreak in a community which refuses to abandon their homes despite pressure from the state and the tough life on the streets.
Director of Photography Wyatt Garfield shot the film, which is the feature-length directorial debut of both Tavares and Kaluuya.
THE KITCHEN premiered as the closing gala film of the 67th BFI London Film Festival. The film starts streaming January 18th, 2024 only on Netflix.
SUNDANCE 2024
It’s time to head back to Park City!
We are thrilled to feature our clients who contributed to several projects selected for this year’s Sundance Film Festival, running from January 18th through 29th, 2024.
Congratulations to all on your fantastic achievements.
US Dramatic Competition
PONYBOI – directed by Estaban Arango
Editor – Hanna Park
BETWEEN THE TEMPLES – directed by Nathan Silver
Director of Photography – Sean Price Williams
Premieres
A DIFFERENT MAN – directed by Aaron Schimberg
Director of Photography – Wyatt Garfield
Production Designer – Anna Kathleen
Costume Designer – Stacey Berman
MY OLD ASS – directed by Megan Park
Costume Designer – Tasha Goldthwait
THELMA – directed by Josh Margolin
Director of Photography – David Bolen
Midnight
THE MOOGAI – directed by Jon Bell
Costume Designer – Joanna Mae Park
Short Film Program 1
PATHOLOGICAL – directed by Alison Rich
Director of Photography – Andy Rydzewski
American Cinematheque – 3rd Annual Tribute To The Crafts
This Thursday, American Cinematheque revealed honorees for its 3rd Annual Tribute To The Crafts.
These awards honor those who have exhibited extraordinary work behind the camera over the past year. Honorees were selected by a jury of cinephiles, film historians and journalists from the country’s most respected outlets.
Franz Lustig will be recognized for his achievement in documentary cinematography on Wim Wenders’ new 3D film, ANSLEM.
The gala event will be held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on January 19th, 2024.
Congratulations Franz, for your well-deserved recognition!
LES PRIX AFC – Nominations Announced
The French Society of Cinematographers have announced the nominees for the 1st edition of their Prix AFC.
Denis Lenoir, AFC, ASC received a nomination for Series Best Picture alongside collaborator Yorick le Saux for their work on IRMA VEP (S1, Ep. 7) “The Spectre”, from HBO & A24, directed by Olivier Assayas.
The winners will be announced on February 7th, 2024.
Félicitations pour votre reconnaissance méritée Denis!
