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Indie Film Paper Flowers Based on Viral HuffPost Article Unveils Trailer and Sets Festiv

Director Mahesh Pailoor has released the first trailer for his indie drama “Paper Flowers,” based on the story of 22-year-old Shalin Shah, whose battle with cancer garnered viral attention in 2015. The film will premiere June 20 at the Dances With Films Festival at the TLC Chinese Theater in Hollywood with two additional screenings taking place on June 26 at the London Indian Film Festival and the Birmingham Indian Film Festival.

The film stars Kapil Talwalkar (“Night Court”), Olivia Liang (“Kung Fu”), Karan Soni (“Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse,” “Deadpool”), and Tom Everett Scott (“That Thing You Do”). Asit Vyas serves as producer.

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2024 HPA Awards Opens Submissions in Creative Categories

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The Hollywood Professional Association has opened submissions for the 2024 HPA Awards, which take place Nov. 7 at the Wolf Theater in Hollywood. The annual ceremony honors creative and technical artistry within the global entertainment community.

Entries are accepted until July 26. Submissions are being accepted in the following competitive categories:

Outstanding Color Grading – Live Action Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Color Grading – Animated Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Color Grading – Live Action Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Color Grading – Animated Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Color Grading – Documentary
Outstanding Color Grading – Commercial
Outstanding Editing – Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Editing – Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (30 Minutes and Under)
Outstanding Editing – Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 minutes)
Outstanding Editing – Documentary
Outstanding Sound (Design, Editing, Mixing) – Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Sound (Design, Editing, Mixing) – Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature
Outstanding Sound (Design, Editing, Mixing) – Documentary
Outstanding Visual Effects – Live Action Feature
Outstanding Visual Effects – Animated Feature
Outstanding Visual Effects – Live Action Episode or Series Season
Outstanding Visual Effects – Animated Episode or Series Season
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects – Episode or Series Season
Outstanding Achievement in Restoration

A full list of rules and details can be found on the HPA Awards website.

The Art Directors Guild Sets Date for 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards

The Art Directors Guild’s 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards will take place Feb. 15, 2025, at the InterContinental in Downtown Los Angeles. The ADG Awards celebrate the creative work of their guild members in television, music videos, commercials and feature films.

“Once again it is our honor to celebrate the achievements of ADG Guild members from all four crafts at the 29th Annual ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards,” said incoming ADG president Dina Lipton, ADG Awards Producers Michael Allen Glover and Megan Elizabeth Bell in a joint statement. “We’re thrilled to see what this year’s projects have in store.”

See the timeline for the 2025 ADG Awards below.

Monday, Sept. 23, 2024: Submissions open for all Television, Feature Film, Commercial and Music Video categories
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024: Submissions close for all Television, Commercial and Music Video categories
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024: Submissions close for all Feature Film categories
Monday, Dec. 16, 2024: Online voting begins for all categories
Friday, Jan. 3, 2025: Online nominee voting ends for all categories (5 p.m. PT)
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: Nominations announced
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025: Online voting begins for winners in each category
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025: Final online voting closes (5 p.m. PT)
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025: Winners announced at the 29th Annual ADG Awards ceremony

Women in Animation World Summit Lineup Announced at Annecy

Women in Animation (WIA) has revealed its lineup for this year’s WIA World Summit at the Annecy International Animation Festival. The eighth annual WIA World Summit takes place June 10 at the Impérial Palace Hotel at the Salle de l’Europe featuring panels and focused conversations spotlighting key thought leaders filmmakers and executives discussing equity and justice for people of all genders, gender identities and presentations.

See the official program below.

SESSION 1 | 10 a.m. – “What Now?: Global Opportunities in Animation”
Animation continues to engage audiences and inspire creators worldwide despite significant changes happening behind the scenes. In this conversation Agnes Soyode-Johnson, CEO of Limitless Studio; Deepa Joshi, co-CEO of Incessant Rains Studio; Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation; and moderator Marta Balaga, Variety journalist, will reflect on the trends shaping the global animation industry today, the promising opportunities on the horizon, and the crucial role that women and nonbinary people can play in this ever-evolving industry.

SESSION 2 | 11 a.m. – “Harnessing New Business Models to Navigate Animation’s Future”
From traditional studios to emerging digital platforms, the animation industry is experiencing a transformation driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and global market dynamics, redefining how content is created, financed, distributed, and monetized. Join successful content creators and industry leaders including Vivienne Medrano, showrunner, writer, and creator of “Hazbin Hotel” and “Helluva Boss;” Yukiko Koike, CFO/managing director of Studio Chizu; Kate O’Connor, executive chair of Animation U.K.; Maya Penn, founder/CEO of Upenndo! Productions; and moderator Jinko Gotoh, Oscar-nominated producer (“Klaus”) and WIA vice president as they explore the industry’s evolving business models and how we can leverage these models to attain gender justice in animation.

SESSION 3 | 2:15 p.m. – “The Creative Impact of the Technology Revolution”
As technology rapidly evolves, its impact on the animation industry and gender justice extends beyond practical application. In this panel, Karen Troop, executive producer of Passion Games; Melanie Hoyes, director of inclusion of the British Film Institute; Rachel Appleton, senior director of Media & Entertainment Business Strategy at Autodesk; Janet Lewin, senior vice president of Lucasfilm Visual Effects/general manager of Industrial Light & Magic; and moderator Karen Dufilho, producer at House of K, will explore how technological advancements foster opportunities for creative collaboration and innovation while presenting challenges that require thoughtful solutions that support gender justice.

CLOSING FIRESIDE CHAT | 3:15 p.m. – “Fostering Community in the Animation Industry”
In times of adversity and uncertainty, a strong community is more important than ever. Join Julie Ann Crommett, WIA secretary & founder and CEO of Collective Moxie, and André Luís, co-founder and CEO of Trojan Horse was a Unicorn, as they share personal anecdotes and insights along with practical advice for nurturing and harnessing the power of a vibrant animation community. This conversation promises to ignite inspiration, spark connections, and remind us that we are never alone in building a more inclusive future.

Los Angeles Film Orchestra to Perform at Music Center For Bob Peak Concert

The Los Angeles Film Orchestra will perform at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall June 14 as a part of the concert Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak. The orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Leonard Slatkin, will perform music from classic films accompanied by Bob Peak’s original artwork including “West Side Story,” “Superman: The Movie,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” “Apocalypse Now,” “Silverado,” “My Fair Lady” and “Camelot.”

The concert’s second half features new music from composers inspired by Bob Peak’s art including Michael Abels, Bill Conti, Mychael Danna, Ihab Darwish, Maria Newman,and Marc Shaiman. Peak was an American illustrator who created iconic movie posters from the aforementioned films as well as crafted paintings Anwar Sadat, Mother Teresa and Marlon Brando that are in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection. Peak is inducted into the Society of Illustrators’ Hall of Fame

The event is co-produced by Robert Townson Productions and the Abu Dhabi Festival.

Visual Effects Society New York Section Announces 10th VES NY Empire Award Recipients

The New York Section of the Visual Effects Society, the industry’s professional global honorary society, announced the forthcoming recipients of its 10th Annual VES NY Awards. Vico Sharabani, director, VFX supervisor and founder of The-Artery, will receive the VES NY Empire Award. Dr. Russ Andersson, creator and developer of Boris FX SynthEyes, will be honored with the VES NY Empire Technology Award.

The awards celebration is June 27 at 230 Fifth (Rooftop Bar) in Manhattan.

The VES NY Empire Award recognizes individuals who have made significant and impactful contributions to visual effects artistry in film, animation, television, commercials, video games, and special venues throughout the greater New York area. The VES NY Empire Technology Award honors outstanding achievement in visual effects technological innovation.

The Location Managers Guild International Announces 2024 Board of Directors

The Location Managers Guild International has added Michael Glaser and Michael Wesley to its board of directors.

Both based in Los Angeles, Glaser and Wesley have backgrounds in domestic and international television and feature films. Wesley has worked on productions like “Transformers 2, 3 & 4,” “Inception” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” Glaser’s credits include “Interstellar,” “The Hateful Eight” and “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Glaser and Wesley will serve alongside returning members Jimmy Ayoub (N.Y.), Danny Finn (Calif.), Mac Gordon (Ga.), Eric Klein (N.Y.), Angus Ledgerwood (U.K.), Edward Mazurek (Calif.), David McKinney (Calif.), Robin Macdonald (Canada), John Rakich (Canada), Ryan Schaetzle (Ga.), Lisa Scope (Australia), Alison A. Taylor (Calif.) and Scott Trimble (Calif.).

The Location Managers Guild International is a global organization that represents location professionals in the film, television and commercial industries.

Submissions for MPSE Golden Reel Awards to Open This Fall

Submissions for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards will open Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Golden Reel Awards, hosted by the Motion Picture Sound Editors, honor outstanding achievement in sound editing in categories spanning feature films, long-form and short-form television, animation, documentaries, games and student work.

The 72nd MPSE Golden Reel Awards will take place Feb. 23, 2025, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

Key dates are as follows:

Sept. 1, 2024 – Submissions Open (All Categories)

Oct. 31, 2024 – Verna Fields Student Award Submission Deadline

Nov. 26, 2024 – Submission Deadline (All Other Categories)

Dec. 9, 2024 – Nomination Voting Begins

Dec. 27, 2024 – Nomination Voting Ends

Jan. 13, 2025 – Nominees Announced

Jan. 20, 2025 – Blue Ribbon Voting Opens

Feb. 16, 2025 – Blue Ribbon Voting Ends

Feb. 23, 2025 – Golden Reel Awards

SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers and Publishers at Awards

SESAC Performing Rights hosted its Film & Television Composer Awards at the Casa del Mar in Santa Monica June 5, honoring SESAC PRO’s top composers in film, network television, local TV, cable TV and streaming media.

During the ceremony, Danny Lux was honored with the Milestone Award for his work on twenty seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Additionally, Laura Karpman was presented with a plaque to honor her film score for “American Fiction” which culminated in an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score, among many other nominations.

The full list of honorees is available at the organization’s website.

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