Karen Allen and Steven Spielberg on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Baz Luhrmann and Isla Fisher on-set of The Great Gatsby (2013)
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Stanley Kubrick on the set of Barry Lyndon (1975).
We spotted this stupendously detailed cardboard replica of a Nikon SLR over at the Etsy blog.
It’s made by the very talented cardboard artist ...
by Jessica Nin
It was a great turnout last night at the Florida Film Festival annual Kickoff party. Not only was the Enzian Theater’s Eden Bar packed with new drinks and appetizers, but great locals from the industry too! Whether film enthusiasts, filmmakers or press, all were welcomed with open arms. Special shout-out to Deeb Studios who showed off their new promo for FFF ‘13.
by Katrina Diamond
Kinetic Media believe it’s OK to brag a bit when hard work is recognized, and we agree! (Plus, having an Emmy statue sitting in their office is definitely worth a few bragging rights.) Learn the importance of story telling & making your production company flourish while discovering production trends from experts who know how to get the creative juices running, while snagging an Emmy while they’re at it.

Dean Semler, Rodney Charters, Robby Müller and Curtis Clark will be honored by their peers during the 27th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Awards to be held February 10 at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. Semler will receive the 2012 ASC Lifetime Achievement Award; Müller will be presented with the International Achievement Award; Charters gets the Career Achievement in Television Award; andClark collects the President’s Award.
“We are thrilled to be honoring this extraordinary group of artists,” says ASC President Stephen Lighthill. “Each of these individuals has made an indelible impact on our profession, and the industry as a whole.”
by Steve Rotz
New York Festivals (NYF), now in its 55th year, is an International Awards Group recognizing the world’s best work in Advertising, TV, Film & Radio programs. We were able to learn and share what these festivals help industry professionals achieve, aspire and work towards. Speaking with Rose Anderson, Executive Director of NYF, and a 20-year veteran in the industry, helped clarify just what NYF does and how it can launch any creative professional into a star.

by Katrina Diamond
Before you show up for SIGGRAPH 2012, you may want to brush up on conference preparations and finalize your schedule. Whether you are a first-timer or long-time attendee, the show can be over-stimulating if you aren’t ready to make the most of every minute.
by Jessica Nin
Your Second Chance at France to Meet some of the Industry’s Most Creative
by Jessica Nin
If you happened to miss going on a trip to France for the Cannes Film Festival last month, you have another shot to head on over. The Cannes Lions is coming up soon from June 17-23. Each year more than 9000 members of the creative communications industries come together to get inspired and educated at Cannes Lions. Guest speakers such as Bill Clinton will be in attendance, along with the Cannes 2012 Media Person of the Year, Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey- and that’s only the beginning. With all the events, panels and creative minds at this year’s festival- seems like we found a perfect excuse to jet set to France.