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DON’T WAIT! ⭐ Only 3 DAYS left to submit to this year’s HPA Awards. Creative category entries close this Friday, July 26th. Submit your best in restoration, color grading, editing, sound, and visual effects for your chance to shine on stage: https://bit.ly/3xRP4P9
Photo: Natasha Leonnet, senior colorist at Picture Shop, flaunts her 2023 HPA Award for Outstanding Color Grading – Animated Theatrical Feature for her work on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
SOLD OUT! 🚨 Our WIP Pop-Up event tomorrow at Sound Lab a Keywords Studio and Keywords Studios Los Angeles has reached capacity! But don’t worry, you can still join the waitlist for a chance to attend: https://bit.ly/3WyleZl
Time is running out! Share your exceptional work and get recognized on the industry’s premier stage: the HPA Awards.
Entries are being accepted in all creative categories, including color grading, editing, sound, visual effects, and restoration. Don’t miss your chance to have your work celebrated. Submit your entry here by Friday, July 26th – https://bit.ly/3xRP4P9
Photo: Editor John M. Valerio, ACE accepts his 2023 HPA Award on stage. Valerio won the Outstanding Editing – Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes) category for his work on The White Lotus – “Arrivederci.”
Submitting your work to the HPA Awards offers invaluable benefits! Get the opportunity to be recognized for your excellence in areas like color grading, editing, sound, visual effects, and restoration. Enhance your industry prestige by being celebrated with the best of the best. Network with leading professionals and facilitate key industry connections.
..we think the trophy is pretty neat, too �
Submit before July 26 for your chance to stand in the spotlight: https://bit.ly/3xRP4P9
HPA Award nominees and winners are masters of their craft and push our industry forward with their innovative techniques and creative artistry. Sound like you? Don't miss your opportunity to be celebrated �
Submit your work by July 26: https://bit.ly/3xRP4P9
The deadline for submitting your creative work to the prestigious HPA Awards is fast approaching! This is your opportunity to showcase your exceptional talent and gain recognition on the industry's biggest stage.
We are accepting submissions for all creative categories, including color grading, editing, sound, visual effects, and restoration. Your work will be judged by the best of the best in the industry, using top-of-the-line facilities and platforms. Don't let this chance slip away – submit your best work before the deadline hits on July 26!
Act now and secure your place among the industry's finest: https://bit.ly/3xRP4P9
Why should you submit your work to the 2024 HPA Awards?
🏆 Recognition of Excellence
💡 Industry Prestige
🥳 So you can party with us on November 7th at the Television Academy's Wolf Theatre
Submissions close July 26! Submit now: https://bit.ly/3xRP4P9
*Creative Categories recognize excellence in Color Grading, Editing, Sound, Visual Effects, and Restoration for film, episodic and commercial work.
Our July 18 NET Roundtables event is officially SOLD OUT! � Thank you for your overwhelming interest. If you missed out on securing a spot, don’t worry — you can still join the waitlist: https://bit.ly/3zSIjwN
Sign up now and be the first to know if a seat becomes available!
Join us at the Women in Post Pop-Up: Summer Networking Event and Post Sound Facility Tour on July 24! �
Hosted by Sound Lab a Keywords Studio and Keywords Studios Los Angeles, this exclusive event for the WIP community promises an evening of refreshments, casual networking, and insightful tours of the post sound facilities and voice over studios. Experience live demonstrations and connect with fellow industry professionals!
Location: 1109 South Flower Street, Burbank, CA
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
� Limited capacity – RSVP required! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and learn. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/45XSj43
Innovation Zone applications are now OPEN! 🚀 Are you ready to showcase your cutting-edge technologies at HPA Tech Retreat 2025? The Innovation Zone is your playground for innovation, creativity, and groundbreaking discoveries. This is your chance to shine among industry leaders and trailblazers in an immersive environment designed for learning, experimentation, and discovery.
Apply for a spot here: https://bit.ly/3xWozb2
📣 Calling all creatives! The HPA Awards are accepting entries for creative categories until July 26th.
Show off your excellence in Color Grading, Editing, Sound, Visual Effects, and Restoration for film, episodic, and commercial work. Submit your best projects and join the ranks of industry leaders. Don't wait – enter now: https://bit.ly/3XE9dTb
The HPA's June Newsline is out now! Don't miss an exclusive interview with Sarah McGrail on the her involvement with HPA, the visual effects community and more; a look into the YEP's recent tour of the Academy Museum with Luis L.; and of course the most recent news from HPA and our community! Check it out now! https://bit.ly/june-newsline
We are seeking judges for this year’s . These awards are particularly special as they are bestowed by expert peers—talented and experienced individuals like you who dedicate their time to recognize outstanding work in the industry.
If you, or someone you know, are passionate about recognizing excellence in creative media, then consider applying to be a judge for the prestigious HPA Awards, honoring outstanding achievements across various categories including engineering excellence, color grading, editing, sound, visual effects, and restoration!
Interested? Apply below. https://hpaonline.com/form/hpa-awards-2024-call-for-judges/
A huge thank you to all who attended last week's sold out Women in Post Lunch! And a very special thanks to our featured speaker, Mariana Acuña Acosta! It was a phenomenal day with friends and colleagues. In case you missed it, save the date for July 24, our next Women in Post Pop-up...more details coming!
The creative categories for the 2024 are now open for submissions! Recognizing excellence in Color Grading, Editing, Sound, Visual Effects, and Restoration, we honor the incredible talent behind the scenes. Submit your work now and be a part of this celebration of both innovation and artistry.
Submissions are open until July 26, 2024. For more details, visit HPAAwards.com.
The clock is ticking! The submission period for the HPA Engineering Excellence Award is almost over. The deadline to submit your entry form is TOMORROW, June 14, to secure your spot. You then will have until Friday, June 21 to upload your materials. In the ever-evolving world of technology, innovation doesn’t wait – and neither should you.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, we’re here to help, reach out to us at [email protected]!
February 16-20, 2025 HPA Tech Retreat 2025 The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa • Rancho Mirage, CA February 16-20, 2025
🚨 Our HPA Women in Post Networking Lunch on June 20th is SOLD OUT! But don’t worry, you can still join the waitlist at HPAonline.com. We'll add as many from that list as we can, so don’t miss your chance to network and connect with industry leaders -- join the waitlist today!
We are thrilled to announce that Mariana Acuña Acosta, SVP of Global Virtual Production and On-Set Services at Technicolor Group, will be joining us as our featured speaker at our upcoming Women in Post Lunch on Thursday, June 20th, discussing “The Evolution of AI in Media & Entertainment.”
A seasoned technologist, VR pioneer, and veteran pixel pusher from Mexico City, Mariana has called Los Angeles home for over a decade. She’s been named a top 10 innovator by Variety magazine, was a finalist in the Women Startup Challenge in AI, and mentors for the Virtual Production Fellowships by Epic Games. With over 15 years in the motion picture industry, Mariana co-founded the Technology Lumiere Award-winning company Glassbox before joining Technicolor.
Register at HPAonline.com!
The submission period for the HPA Engineering Excellence Award will close just eight days from now, on June 14th. Don't miss this opportunity to introduce your best work to the wide audience of HPA and submit at HPAAwards.com!
Questions about the process? Not sure you can pull it off in the time you have? Contact [email protected] and we'll help.
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The 2024 HPA Awards call for entries for creative categories is NOW OPEN! Celebrating its 19th year, the HPA Awards is once again thrilled to honor creatives in color grading, editing, visual effects, sound and restoration. Submissions are now being accepted through July 26, 2024 at HPAAwards.com!
Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) produces educational programs to advance the arts, science and business of the media and entertainment industry.
⏱ Time is running out! There are less than 2 WEEKS LEFT to submit for this year's for Engineering Excellence! Don't let your chance to shine and be recognized pass you by. Find submission details at HPAAwards.com!
Join us for the HPA Women in Post Networking Lunch on June 20th for a productive networking experience over a delicious meal. This is more than just lunch—it's a chance to engage with trailblazing professionals, spark new friendships, and reconnect with familiar faces. And, if that's not enough, Mariana Acuña Acosta, SVP Global Virtual Production and Onset Services at Technicolor Group will be our featured speaker! Get details and register at HPAonline.com!
The HPA Engineering Excellence Award honors those creating the most daring and transformative achievements in media technology, spotlighting the products and processes driving the future of our industry. Is that you or someone you know?! Tag them below and let them know you think they or their product is worthy of recognition!
Submissions are due June 14, 2024 at HPAAwards.com!
🚨🚨🚨 Not to alarm you, but there are just 3 WEEKS LEFT to submit for this year's hashtag for Engineering Excellence! This is your chance to shine and be recognized for your exceptional contributions to the media and entertainment industry -- don't let it pass you by. But you can't win, if you don't submit.
Find submission details at HPAAwards.com!
We are so excited to announce that HPA's 'Tribute to Post' has won 4 Telly Awards! The moving tribute to post-production competed in a field of over 13,000 entries, emerging with four wins: one gold and three silver medals in the non-broadcast and social video categories.
Prior to the 2023 HPA Awards, in the aftermath of the pandemic and the strikes, HPA, its Board and the HPA Awards committee commissioned the creation of a film, 'Tribute to Post.' The film celebrates the talent, passion, and resilience of the post-production community. It premiered at the HPA Awards in November, 2023.
HPA is proud to be recognized for 'Tribute to Post' and congratulates all who brought it to reality, especially the amazing team at Origin Point and the film's talented director, Clyde Bessey. Thanks to all of those who joined us to be part of this important project.
Originally unveiled at the HPA Awards 2023 gala, this video brings together industry giants to share their thoughts on the profound impact of post production. It's…
Join an elite club of Engineering Excellence winners! Submit your work by June 14 at HPAAwards.com!
We're looking for organizations, individuals, and companies who have demonstrated excellence in designing, developing, or implementing products or workflows that improve the user experience of professional content creators, artists or operators! Is that you? Submit today!
Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) produces educational programs to advance the arts, science and business of the media and entertainment industry.
The deadline for submissions to the HPA Engineering Excellence Award is approaching quicker than you think. Don't miss your chance to showcase your groundbreaking innovations and technical prowess to industry leaders. Only 4 weeks left to submit your vision for the HPA Engineering Excellence Award, do so at HPAAwards.com!
Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) produces educational programs to advance the arts, science and business of the media and entertainment industry.
Join our Virtual Networking Happy Hour hosted by Women in Post tomorrow, May 14th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PT!
Pour yourself a drink and join us for an evening of insightful conversations and industry camaraderie. We’ll start the event with a dynamic state of the industry discussion, then dive into interactive breakout rooms where you can mingle with and get to know fellow professionals.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the industry, this event offers a welcoming space to forge valuable connections and exchange ideas in a relaxed setting. Register at HPAonline.com!
It’s time to submit for the esteemed HPA Engineering Excellence Award! This is your chance to shine and be recognized for your exceptional contributions to the media and entertainment industry.
The Engineering Excellence Award celebrates innovators in content creation, distribution, archiving and development. Showcasing outstanding products that advance the Media and Entertainment industry, this award is your chance to be recognized for your groundbreaking contributions! Submit your entry today and be part of this prestigious tradition - submissions are due by June 14, 2024. Submit at HPAAwards.com!
Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) produces educational programs to advance the arts, science and business of the media and entertainment industry.
Don't forget to register for the Women In Post Virtual Networking Happy Hour on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00pm PT!
We'll kick off with a state of the industry talk, followed by breakout rooms where you can connect with fellow professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you're looking to make new connections or reconnect with familiar faces, this event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and share insights with like-minded individuals. Register at HPAonline.com!
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Join us for an exclusive peek into the after-hours discussions at the HPA Tech Retreat, where industry luminaries delve into the cutting-edge world of AI and media production. In this candid and insightful long-format video, experts including Niko Pueringer (Corridor Digital), Caleb & Shelby Ward (Curious Refuge), Christian Cantrell (Concept.art), Daniel Doll-Steinberg (Eden Base), Tim Simmons (Theoretically Media) and Seth Hallen (HPA; Panavision - Light Iron) gather to explore the opportunities, potential challenges, misconceptions, and future directions in the intersection of AI and media creation. From breakthrough technologies to ethical considerations, dive deep into the minds of these thought leaders as they share their perspectives on where the medium is heading and how AI is reshaping the landscape of content production.
The #HPAAwards for Engineering Excellence have gone to some of the most influential and game-changing technologies in our industry. This highly competitive, coveted honor recognizes and celebrates innovation and outstanding technical and creative ingenuity in media, content production, finishing, distribution and archiving. Is your product next? Submissions for this year's awards are now being accepted at HPAAwards.com!
If you weren't able to attend this year's #HPATechRetreat, HPA President Seth Hallen delivered a passionate appeal to our community, encouraging all to seize the moment to connect with each other and grapple with new technologies such as AI. The post-production and technology sectors serving the media creation industry play a critical role in the delivery of virtually every piece of the entertainment content ecosystem. Hard hit over the past three years from the pandemic to strikes to the fundamental realignment and emerging technology of the industry, Hallen notes “a new playbook” is required. Please take a listen to and share Seth's full speech below.
"Together, we can usher in an era where post and production professionals are not mere survivors but continue the long tradition of being the pioneers of change." Read more from HPA President Seth Hallen's #HPATechRetreat remarks and learn about the formation of the HPA AI Working Group at bit.ly/TechRetreatRemarks!
Day Three of #HPATechRetreat gave an eye-opening glimpse at the future of filmmaking and the tools filmmakers will be using to tell the next generation of stories. That plus our famous breakfast round tables and another evening of networking made for a fabulous day in the desert.
Day Two of #HPATechRetreat was…extreme! From our opening networking brunch sponsored by @adobe, TR-X which was focused on extreme filmmaking and workflows, to movie night and nightcaps by the fire, it was an all around great day! 🎥: @originpoint.io
Day One of #HPATechRetreat was an absolute blast. A great day of golf, pickleball, yoga and reconnecting with our friends and colleagues! And we’re just getting started… 🎥: ORIGIN POINT
We are down to the final registrations available for this year's incredible #HPATechRetreat! If you're not registered already, do so soon before it sells out! We've got a full week of incredible programming that you're not going to want to miss; from Monday's TR-X to Thursday's big finish, you're gonna want to be there for every minute!
In less than five weeks, the #HPATechRetreat begins. From the HPA Golf Tournament on Sunday, the Supersession on Tuesday, to the latest insights on the MovieLabs 2030 Vision on Thursday—and so much in between—you're not going to want to miss a second. Don't miss your chance. Seats are filling up fast, so secure your spot today at HPATechRetreat.com!
The HPA Tech Retreat is coming up quickly, and the 2024 Retreat is going to be bigger and better than ever. From the carefully curated programming to near endless networking opportunities, you DO NOT want to miss it! So register before it sells out -- which it will soon -- at HPATechRetreat.com!
The HPA Tech Retreat will be here before you know it, and the 2024 Retreat is going to be bigger and better than ever. For the first year, we're completely taking over the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa and expanding our programming with special networking events starting on Sunday! But of course, the Tech Retreat is known for its carefully curated programming, which this year encompasses everything from AI to extreme production and countless other topics vital to the media and entertainment space. You DO NOT want to miss this year's retreat, so register before it sells out -- which it will -- at HPATechRetreat.com!
We are so excited to celebrate these nominees for outstanding supporting visual effects for an episode or series season! Join us at the #HPAAwards; tickets, tickets are available at HPAAwards.com! “Barry – Season Four” Justin Ball, Laura Hill, Andrew Kalicki, David Lopez, Manuel Guizar // Crafty Apes VFX “Citadel – Secrets in Night Need Early Rains” Aladino Debert, Greg Teegarden, James Reid, Matthew Rotman, Viv Jim // Digital Domain “Interview with the Vampire – Is My Very Nature That of a Devil” Ted Rae, Tavis Larkham, Matthew Harris, Hugo Leveille, J.V. Pike // FuseFX “The Night Agent – Season One” Grant Miller, Hallana Paula Barbosa, Pierceon Bellemare, Mariia Osanova, Ben Stommes // Ingenuity Studios “The Righteous Gemstones – Season Three” Bruce Branit, Valeri Pfahning // Rough House Fred Ruff // REFUGE VFX Ed Bruce // Screen Scene Post Production David Lebensfeld// Ingenuity Studios, LLC
From Middle Earth to Westeros and to a galaxy far far away, these incredible visual effects artists deserve every ounce of recognition. Celebrate and recognize their incredible work at the #HPAAwards. Get tickets at HPAAwards.com! “Andor – Season One” Mohen Leo, Scott Pritchard // Industrial Light & Magic TJ Falls // Lucasfilm Joseph Kasparian // Hybride - VFX Jelmer Boskma // Scanline VFX - Powered by Netflix “House of the Dragon – The Heirs of the Dragon” Angus Bickerton, Nikeah Forde, Mike Bell // MPC Sven Martin, Mark Spindler // Pixomondo “The Last of Us – Season One” Simon Jung, Aaron Cowan, David Hampton, Dennis Yoo, Ben Roberts // Wētā FX “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season One” Ron Ames, Jason Smith, Jesse Kobayashi, Ryan Tudhope, Sam Scott // Amazon Studios “The Mandalorian – Season Three” Grady Cofer, Abbigail Keller, Paul Kavanagh, Delio Tramontozzi// Industrial Light & Magic Bobo Skipper // ILP - Important Looking Pirates
This year's #HPAAwards nominees for Visual Effects - Theatrical Feature are as incredible as the worlds they helped create! Celebrate them with us at this year's ceremony; tickets are available at HPAAwards.com! “Avatar: The Way of Water” Chris Edgen, Nick Epstein, Wayne Stables, Pavani Rao Boddapati, Sergei Nevshupov // Wētā FX “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” Aaron Weintraub, Jeffrey Schaper, Cameron Carson, Emma Gorbey, Warren Lawtey // @MovingPictureCompany “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Guy Williams, Daniel Macarin, Michael Cozens, Mark Smith, Marvyn Young // Wētā FX “Avatar: The Way of Water” David Vickery, Lee Briggs, Jan Maroske, Steve Ellis, Miguel Perez Senent // Industrial Light & Magic “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Matt Aitken, Mike Perry, Aaron Cowan, Kevin Estey, Jin Choi // Wētā FX
A first in the history of the #HPAAwards, we are so proud to have introduced a new category focused on outstanding achievement in restoration! We can't wait to celebrate these incredible, and newly restored projects. Join us! Tickets are available at HPAAwards.com! “Casablanca” 1942 Warner Bros. Discovery “Cinderella” 1950 Walt Disney Animation Studios “Cimarron” 1931 Warner Bros. “The Godfather” 1972 Paramount Pictures “Winds of Chance” 1925 First National Pictures and Christopher Gray Post Production
The #HPAAwards is the event of the season, honoring the best in post-production, including these incredible editors of some of the best feature films of the year. Celebrate with us by getting tickets at HPAAwards.com! “Barbie” Nick Houy, ACE “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” Eddie Hamilton, ACE “Oppenheimer” Jennifer Lame, ACE “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” Michael Andrews, ACE “Tár” Monika Willi
Cutting true stories that inspire, inform, and entertain is no small task! Congratulations to the nominees of this year's #HPAAwards for Outstanding Editing - Documentary! Celebrate with us in person, get tickets at HPAAwards.com! “100 Foot Wave – Lost at Sea” Alex Keipper, Alex Bayer “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting” Eric Schuman “Being Mary Tyler Moore” Mariah Rehmet “Branson – Episode 2, Atlantic” Paul Trewartha “Moonage Daydream” Brett Morgen
The drama of a succession plan, the takeover of cordyceps, the Watergate scandal, and Tanya's unfortunate demise owe their impact to the talented hands of our nominated editors. We can't wait to celebrate the editors of these incredible episodes at the #HPAAwards -- join us by getting your tickets at HPAAwards.com. “The Last of Us – Endure and Survive” Timothy A. Good, ACE, Emily Mendez “White House Plumbers – The Beverly Hills Burglary” Erick Fefferman, Roger Nygard “Succession – With Open Eyes” Ken Eluto, ACE “The White Lotus – Arrivederci” John M. Valerio, ACE “White House Plumbers – True Believers” Grady Cooper, Jon Merchen
These editors's work is worthy of some recognition! Join us in doing so at the #HPAAwards! Get tickets at HPAAwards.com. “The Righteous Gemstones – Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe” Justin Bourret, ACE “Barry – it takes a psycho” Franky Guttman, ACE “What We Do in the Shadows – Local News” A.J. Dickerson, ACE, Thomas Calderón “Barry – a nice meal” Ali Greer, ACE “How To With John Wilson – How To Watch Birds” Cori Wapnowska
