“Audiences like to see the chararcters move through the real locations. You can’t replicate that on a stage.”
The rise of virtual production and the use of techniques such as LED volume walls may be useful, but there is always be a need for physical locations, said leading international location professionals at the inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta this week.
“The physical location will always trump a studio location in that the audience would like to see the characters move through the location. You can’t replicate that 100% of the time on stage,” said Michael Glaser, a US-based...
The rise of virtual production and the use of techniques such as LED volume walls may be useful, but there is always be a need for physical locations, said leading international location professionals at the inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta this week.
“The physical location will always trump a studio location in that the audience would like to see the characters move through the location. You can’t replicate that 100% of the time on stage,” said Michael Glaser, a US-based...
- 6/28/2023
- by Gabriella Geisinger
- ScreenDaily
New festival unveils speakers for industry programme running June 26-29.
Senior production execs from Warner Bros and Skydance as well as leading producers and location managers are among the speakers at the inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival convention in Malta.
The programme, running from June 26-29, addresses topics such as film financing models, digital technology in film as well as industry work standards and sustainability.
Among the confirmed speakers are Kevin Trehy, EVP of physical production at Warner Brothers UK; Mark Costa, SVP of production at Warner Bros Discovery - HBO/Max Originals; and Olivia Koterska, manager of production at Skydance.
Senior production execs from Warner Bros and Skydance as well as leading producers and location managers are among the speakers at the inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival convention in Malta.
The programme, running from June 26-29, addresses topics such as film financing models, digital technology in film as well as industry work standards and sustainability.
Among the confirmed speakers are Kevin Trehy, EVP of physical production at Warner Brothers UK; Mark Costa, SVP of production at Warner Bros Discovery - HBO/Max Originals; and Olivia Koterska, manager of production at Skydance.
- 5/31/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
New festival unveils speakers for industry programme running June 26-29.
Senior production execs from Warner Bros, Skydance and See Saw Films as well as leading producers and location managers are among the speakers at the inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival convention in Malta.
The programme, running from June 26-29, addresses topics such as film financing models, digital technology in film as well as industry work standards and sustainability.
Among the confirmed speakers are Kevin Trehy, EVP of physical production at Warner Brothers UK; Mark Costa, SVP of production at Warner Bros Discovery - HBO/Max Originals; Olivia Koterska, manager of production at Skydance; and Emily Leach,...
Senior production execs from Warner Bros, Skydance and See Saw Films as well as leading producers and location managers are among the speakers at the inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival convention in Malta.
The programme, running from June 26-29, addresses topics such as film financing models, digital technology in film as well as industry work standards and sustainability.
Among the confirmed speakers are Kevin Trehy, EVP of physical production at Warner Brothers UK; Mark Costa, SVP of production at Warner Bros Discovery - HBO/Max Originals; Olivia Koterska, manager of production at Skydance; and Emily Leach,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Michael Chickey was named the features location professional of the year for Fox Searchlight's "(500) Days of Summer" and Darrin Lipscomb was named the episodic television location professional of the year for Ftb Productions' "Bad Mother's Handbook" at the 15th annual California on Location Awards, which were held Sunday evening at the Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles.
The COLAs recognize location professionals, production companies and public employees for location work throughout California.
Glenn Gainor, senior vp, physical production for Sony Pictures' Screen Gems, served as keynote speaker and was the recipient of the group's Signature Award.
Jim McCabe, whose credits as location manager include TV's "The A-Team" and the films "Speed," "Escape From L.A." and "Spider-Man," was honored with a lifetime achievement award.
Other winners were:
Location professional of the year -- stills: Lorin Miller, Unforgettable Productions, "O'Neill Fall/Winter Keepsake Catalog"
Location professional of the year -- commercials: Robert Gregory,...
The COLAs recognize location professionals, production companies and public employees for location work throughout California.
Glenn Gainor, senior vp, physical production for Sony Pictures' Screen Gems, served as keynote speaker and was the recipient of the group's Signature Award.
Jim McCabe, whose credits as location manager include TV's "The A-Team" and the films "Speed," "Escape From L.A." and "Spider-Man," was honored with a lifetime achievement award.
Other winners were:
Location professional of the year -- stills: Lorin Miller, Unforgettable Productions, "O'Neill Fall/Winter Keepsake Catalog"
Location professional of the year -- commercials: Robert Gregory,...
- 10/11/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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