Industry
EEI Equipment Grantee Goes to Venice!
Proud to share that 2023 EEI Equipment x Rooftop Films Grantee Alex Ross Perry will be premiering his hybrid biopic and offbeat documentary, PAVEMENTS, at this year’s Biennale Cinema 2024 (Venice Film Festival) as part of the Horizons (Orrizonti) competition. Including the band members from Pavement, the film features Zoe Lister-Jones, Michael Esper, Kathryn…
Read MoreThe Oscars: Past Lives nomination
It’s Oscar Season and we’d like to nominate Best Grip + Electric Customer A24 and director, playwright, and screenwriter Celine Song for her Oscar nomination for Past Lives. Past Lives was nominated for Best Picture and Original Screenplay and stars The Morning Show’s, Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro. Check out more about the…
Read MoreNYC Was, Is, and Will Always Be A Film and TV Town!
Eastern Effects sponsored the Museum of the City of New York’s industry discussion, “NYC Ultimate Backdrop of Lead Character?” and reception inspired by the Museum’s 16-screen immersive, You Are Here. The Museum’s President, Stephanie Wilchfort and MoME Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman opened the program up at 1220 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Jill Goldsmith of Deadline led a lively, fun, and…
Read MoreTax incentive to boost diversity in the TV business passes in Albany
A bill to encourage diversity among TV writers and directors passed yesterday in both the New York state Senate and Assembly, as expected. The legislation sets up a $5 million incentive program to be allocated to the salaries of TV writers and directors who are women or minorities. Source Download Bill Text Pdf
Read MoreRosco Labs, IATSE Local 600 Launch New Program For Safety For Sarah
This month, Rosco will donate a portion of the proceeds of its popular e-colour+ filter line in North America to the Safety for Sarah Foundation, with a first donation of $5,000 taking place at this year’s Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles. Jones belonged to the Local 600. Source
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