Archive for September 27th, 2006

LOS ANGELES – (Sept. 26, 2006) The Hollywood Post Alliance announced today the submission period for the J. Michael Brinkman Scholarship and Mentoring Fund is now open. The annual event, now in its 3rd year, is designed to promote scholarship in the art and science of post production

The scholarship program aims to assist the next generation of post production professionals by providing monetary awards, equipment and mentoring opportunities to deserving individuals looking for a career in the industry. This year‘s applicants will have an opportunity to compete for these valuable Scholarship Awards: Grass Valley EDIUS NX with HD Expansion Kit; Apple Final Cut Studio; full registrations to the HPA 2007 Technology Retreat and Summer School for a total value of $5700. more

Burbank, CA – (September 25, 2006) – Premiere post-production sound facility Pacific Soundwaves announced the induction of marketing aficionado David Furtado as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With over four decades of entertainment industry experience, Furtado‘s forte is a welcomed addition to the company‘s skilled roster.

A glimpse at Furtado‘s resume reveals an extensive background in music, production, fashion and post-production. Innovative marketing strategies, coupled with a bold and energetic persona, make this V.P. a natural fit with Pacific Soundwaves‘ contemporary character. Currently, Furtado‘s enterprise is focused on sound design for animation and the gaming markets. more

Encino, CA, September 27, 2006- Two executives from AvatarLabs, a full-service motion graphics and online design studio for the entertainment industry, will make a special presentation entitled “Think. Create. Play” during the upcoming “Rich Media Entertainment Fest” presented by FITC Hollywood. The executives from AvatarLabs will speak from 5-6 PM on Oct. 6th at Universal Studios/Hollywood. (Address is: 4222 Vineland Ave, Hollywood, CA, 91602) more