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Actor Bakary Koné in the film Night of the Kings.
Feature Shot by Tobie Marier Robitaille csc Makes Oscars Shortlist The dramatic feature Night of the Kings, directed by Philippe Lacôte and shot by Tobie Marier Robitaille csc, was shortlisted for Best International Feature Film by Roger Deakins asc, bsc Receives Knighthood
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 93rd Academy Awards are scheduled to be held on April 25. Nominations will be announced on March 15.
was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2013, the first cinematographer to receive the honor.
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Streamland Media to Acquire Technicolor Post
Sir Roger Deakins asc, bsc, cbe (above) was recently granted the title of Knight Bachelor, CBE by the British government “for services to film.” The New Year Honours 2021 lists mark the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. Deakins, a two-time Oscar winner (for Blade Runner 2049 and 1917), 6 • Canadian Cinematographer - March 2021
Streamland Media recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Technicolor Post business. The acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is backed by Trive Capital and Five Crowns Capital and is expected to close in the first half of 2021. The Technicolor Post business will be merged into Streamland Media’s existing portfolio. There will be no interruption of services to Technicolor Post’s clients during this
integration, and all employees dedicated to Technicolor Post will be part of this transaction. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Streamland Media operates through integrated business units around the globe, including Picture Shop, Formosa Group, Ghost VFX, Picture Head, The Farm Group, and Finalé Post. CSC Member Film Third Most-Watched CBC Doc in 2020 The documentary Assholes: A Theory, shot by John Walker csc, was the third most-watched CBC documentary in 2020. The film investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary “asshole culture” and searches for signs of civility in an increasingly rude and nasty universe.
