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FilmLight completes highly-esteemed jury, naming Mandy Walker as jury president and George Miller as guest of honour LONDON — 18 July 2024: FilmLight has finalised the prestigious jury for the 2024 FilmLight Colour Awards and announced Australian film director, screenwriter and producer, George Miller, as guest of honour, and award-winning Australian cinematographer, Mandy Walker, as 2024 jury president. George Miller, AO, is known for directing the dystopian action-adventure films Mad Max (1979), Mad Max 2 (1981) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), which went on to win six Academy Awards with Miller receiving a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). Other projects include The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Babe (1995), Happy Feet (2006) and more. “Just as slow-drying oil-based paint allowed renaissance art practice to become more iterative, so have the digital tools of the colourist expanded the plasticity of each frame of moving image,” comments Miller. Mandy Walker, AM, ASC, ACS is an Australian cinematographer known for work on Elvis (2022), Mulan (2020), Hidden Figures (2016), Tracks (2013), Australia (2008) and more. “I am honoured to be presiding over this jury in the company of such revered film makers from all around the world,” says Walker. “It’s very exciting to have the opportunity to showcase the talent and scope of artists working in the field of colour timing.” FilmLight also welcomes the following international talent to complete this year’s highly prestigious jury: Kaitlyn Battistelli – senior colourist and partner at ETHOS STUDIO in LA. Kaitlyn is known for her fun and vibrantly hued films across a diverse range of platforms and her work has earned her numerous awards and acclaim. Her work on the feature film Dìdi, won the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Greg Fisher – senior colourist at Company 3, London. Fisher is among the world’s most sought-after colourists and a pioneering technologist in the field of image development. Recent work includes Yorgos Lanthimos-directed Poor Things (2023), which has received multiple awards and The Book of Clarence (2023). Jose Francisco Neto – senior colourist and founder of DOT in São Paulo. His work spans a wide range of projects, from short films and feature films to major episodic productions like Disney's Aruna's Magic. He has also served as a post-production supervisor and VFX supervisor on various projects, which contributes to his unique perspective as a colourist. Catherine Goldschmidt – award-winning cinematographer known for her work on the 12th Season of Doctor Who, the Emmy-nominated show Dummy, the critically acclaimed BBC/Amazon series Chloe and HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon, for which she was nominated for a 2023 Emmy Award and the ASC Award for Outstanding Cinematography in a One Hour Television Drama. Birgit Gudjonsdottir – award-winning Icelandic cinematographer with an extensive career in commercials, documentaries, and feature films since the late 1980s, including Goodbye, Lenin! (2003) and The Bourne Supremacy (2004). The first feature film she shot, Jargo (2004), premiered at the Berlinale in 2004. Jax Harney – founder and senior colourist at X-LDN in London. With over two decades in advertising, Harney is known for her innovative approach and work with luxury brands in commercials, television, and film. Yong Hou – acclaimed Chinese cinematographer, director, professor at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, doctoral supervisor, and president of the Chinese Society of Cinematographers. Hou is celebrated for films such as Jasmine Women (2004) and Manifesto (2023) and for his collaboration with director Zhang Yimou. He has received multiple Golden Rooster Awards and international recognition. Tim Kuhn, BVK – award-winning German cinematographer, known for his influential work on series like Breaking Even (2020) and amazon series Luden (2023). Kuhn is a member of the German BVK and the German film academy and his projects, Dear Mr. Führer (2022) and Luden (2023) have both been winners at the FilmLight Colour Awards. Michael Liu – distinguished Chinese cinematographer, who has developed a reputation for his innovative visual storytelling and his ability to blend traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern cinematic techniques. Liu's portfolio includes a diverse array of films and his notable works include The Wandering Earth series. Tim Masick – senior colourist at Company 3, New York. Masick co-founded Company 3 New York in 2002 and is known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in colour grading. Masick won the Commercial award at the FilmLight Colour Awards in 2023 (Zara Man SS23) and 2021 (Dior Spring Summer 2021 Collection). He has worked on a wide variety of commercials for top directors and cinematographers and an impressive list of major global brands, including luxury fashion and beauty campaigns and projects. Avik Mukhopadhayay – esteemed Indian cinematographer known for his work with directors like Mrinal Sen and Aparna Sen. Mukhopadhayay has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards for Best Cinematography. Marina Starke – Berlin-based senior colourist with a notable portfolio in feature films, series, commercials, and music videos. Starke is a five-time FilmLight Colour Awards nominee and 2023 Music Video winner for her work on Horra by Mayyas. Jason Zukowski – senior colourist at Fort York VFX in Toronto. Zukowski worked as a DoP, editor, and director before finding his niche in the world of colour grading. He has contributed to award-winning commercials and collaborated with top directors and brands. These talented creatives join the previously announced jury members to complete this year’s jury: Ben Gervais – freelance technical producer; Mahak Gupta – senior colourist at Bridge PostWorks; Elodie Ichter – senior colourist at Light Iron; Natasha Leonnet – senior colourist, Picture Shop; Dirk Meier – freelance colourist, lecturer and 2023 FilmLight Colour Awards winner; Erik Messerschmidt, ASC – cinematographer; Yov Moor – senior freelance colourist; Robert Richardson, ASC, ACK – cinematographer; and Damien Vandercruyssen – senior colourist at Harbor. The FilmLight Colour Awards are open to colourists on any grading platform and close for entry on 31 July. A shortlist will be announced in autumn and the winners unveiled at EnergaCAMERIMAGE in November. For more information, please visit: www.filmlightcolourawards.com/ ###

Award-winning cinematographers Mandy Walker, Robert Richardson and Erik Messerschmidt amongst talented worldwide jury FilmLight today announced the first set of high-profile creatives lined up to judge the 2024 FilmLight Colour Awards, including cinematographers Mandy Walker, Robert Richardson and Erik Messerschmidt. The awards are presented annually at the international film festival EnergaCAMERIMAGE in November. Following her participation in the 2023 ceremony panel discussion with Lawrence Sher, first to join this year’s jury is Australian cinematographer, Mandy Walker, AM, ASC, ACS. Walker is best known for her work on Elvis (2022), Mulan (2020), Hidden Figures (2016), Tracks (2013), Australia (2008), Shattered Glass (2003), Australian Rules (2002), Lantana (2001), The Well (1997) and Parklands (1996). “I really appreciate the artistry of great colourists,” comments Walker. “They help the cinematographer enhance the storytelling with colour, contrast, light and darkness – creating atmosphere and focusing the audiences’ gaze to what’s important in the frame. I will be looking for consistency and colour that is not too ‘affected’, but seamlessly works with and not against the elements of the story.” Also joining this year’s jury is renowned American cinematographer, Robert Richardson, ASC, ACK. Richardson, who has won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography three times, for his work on Hugo (2011), The Aviator (2004) and JFK (1991), is a regular collaborator of Hollywood directors like Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese and known for his use of high contrast lighting, shapeshifting style, dynamic camera movements and keen eye for detail. “Judging the work of a colourist is complex, as there are many factors that play a part,” says Richardson. “For example, how early was the colourist involved? Did they create a LUT to use in camera or during post? What was their relationship with the director of photography? What is their history? With this in mind, the process of judging for me will be based on the information they provide about the project as well as how well the visuals support the story. I am excited to take part, as the colourist is pivotal to my work and I have immense respect for the creativity involved.” Also joining this year’s jury is cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, ASC, who recently had two feature films premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival – David Fincher's The Killer and Michael Mann's Ferrari. He also shot Fincher’s series Mindhunter (2017-2019) and feature film Mank (2020). FilmLight is also delighted to welcome the following talented creatives to the 2024 jury: Yov Moor – senior freelance colourist in France, whose work encompasses award-winning feature films, documentaries, art films and shorts. In 2024, Moor had four films at Cannes: Miguel Gomes’ Grand Tour, Gilles Lellouche’s L’Amour Ouf (Beating Hearts), Keff’s Locust andWei Liang Chiang’s Mongrel. Natasha Leonnet – senior colourist at Picture Shop based in LA and recipient of numerous prestigious accolades. Leonnet’s work includes Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Billie Eilish: Happier Ever (2021), Candyman (2020), Mulan (2020), First Man (2018), Hidden Figures (2016) and Whiplash (2014). Mahak Gupta – senior colourist at Bridge PostWorks in India and a 2022 FilmLight Colour Awards ‘Spotlight’ nominee for her work on Shoebox (2021). Gupta is also the co-founder of ‘The Colorists Workshop’ development program designed to support and recognise aspiring colourists in India. Elodie Ichter – senior colourist at Light Iron in New York, who recently completed the grade on Hulu’s Shōgun (2024). Born and raised in France, Ichter’s career path took her to London and Los Angeles before New York where she worked with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Chloé Zhao and Ben Affleck. Damien Vandercruyssen – senior colourist at Harbor, based in New York. Damien's expertise in cinematography and colour science have earned him regular collaborations with highly regarded directors such as Sofia Coppola, the Safdie brothers and Trey Edward Shults, along with leading cinematographers Philippe Le Sourd, Drew Daniel and Darius Khondji. His work on Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story (2021) won him the ‘TV/episodic’ award at the 2021 FilmLight Colour Awards. Ben Gervais – technical producer in Canada. Gervais is a pioneer in high frame rate and 3D workflows and developed 120fps production, post, distribution, and projection technology for Ang Lee's Gemini Man (2019) and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016). Dirk Meier – freelance colourist and lecturer in Germany. Meier won the ‘Episodic’ award at the 2023 FilmLight Colour Awards for his work on season one of The Pimp: No F***ing Fairytale (OT: Luden). In 2024 colourists will be awarded across six categories: theatrical feature; television series/episodic; commercial; music video; Spotlight, which recognises colourists who have worked on a lower budget feature film or television movie; and, new for 2024, Emerging Talent, which celebrates the work of young colourists (age 18-35) in commercial and music video creation. The remaining jury will be announced in the coming months with this year’s call for entries closing on 31 July. A shortlist will be announced in autumn and the winners unveiled at EnergaCAMERIMAGE in November. For more, visit: www.filmlightcolourawards.com.

FilmLight has finalised the 2023 FilmLight Colour Awards jury and appointed renowned cinematographer, Lawrence Sher, ASC, as this year’s president. “I’m very excited to be president of the FilmLight Colour Awards,” comments Sher. “Colouring and colourists are as fundamental to modern filmmaking as any lighting or camera tool. As someone who started their career colour timing movies the‘old fashioned’ way, I was an early adopter and champion of the Digital Intermediate as I could see its potential." Due to popular demand, the awards deadline has also been extended, with submissions now closing to the global colourist community on 7 August 2023. Read more, here 👇 https://www.filmlightcolourawards.com/colour-awards-2023/lawrence-sher-asc-named-as-filmlight-colour-awards-jury-president-for-2023/

Job description for Senior Colorist Studio Skwer invites Colorists around the world to submit their portfolios/showreels to be considered for the opportunity to collaborate with the Studio Skwer team. We currently have a position open for a full time Colorist, in our facility located in Mumbai- India, responsible for colour grading a wide range of visual contents, primarily for advertising, OTT and Feature films. Studio Skwer is looking for innovative and passionate Colorist who can create edgy, new age look and style. Work at the heart of the post- production industry, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with the top filmmakers and advertising agencies to make your mark as an artist, embracing different artistic color grading styles and methods. Experience in high-end colour grading process, with an 'impressive showreel'- (preferable advertising reel) Practical and technical knowledge of HDR, 4K, P3 and SDR delivery workflows from ACES pipelines (HLG, DolbyVision, etc.) Indepth understanding of most up-to-date colour grading techniques and technologies. 3 to 8 years of professional working experience Expert level skills with Davinci Resolve Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues. For further question/ information, please write to us at the following email address: color@studioskwer.com Apply for this position: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3342459790 About- Studio Skwer An artist collective company with a vision to enable and articulate value for the art of colorgrading and finishing through next – gen visual experience! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioskwer Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/studioskwer

Client: Bolt Production Company: Get Shot Films Producer: Kadi Freja Felt Director: Janar Aronija Cinematographer: Martin Venela Colorist: Margus Voll, CSI, ICG Posthouse: Iconstudios.eu Arri Mini, DaVinci Resolve, ACES

New video showing what FilmLight was demonstrating on the show floor at NAB2019 - including the next generation grading tools in Baselight 5.2 and the upcoming 5.3 release, a first look at the new FilmLight API (allowing advanced automation for managing media and Baselight scenes using Python, Javascript or Java), and the debut of the Blackboard Classic panel. NAB2019_Highlights_graded_v2_with_titles.mp4

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I'm looking for a colourist who works with Da Vinci Resolve to grade my new short film. Preferably someone based in the East Midlands of England, though anyone outside of that can still be considered. It was shot on a Black Magic in 2.5k RAW, giving us a wide scope and versatility with the grade. The film is a 15 minute drama about two old university friends who meet up again years later only to discover they no longer have anything in common. I can pay £200 for your time, I'm looking to have it finished by the end of September. If interested please email me at peter@fishbeastproductions.com, thanks!