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Senior Producer Julia Sonder-Patchin and Producer Zara Finlay Join Phoenix Editorial & Designs
Company Also Adds Lindsay London as Associate Producer and Russ Miller as Assistant Editor/IT Manager
San Francisco, CA (July 1, 2008)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs announced that Julia Sonder-Patchin and Zara Finlay have come on board as senior producer and producer, respectively. Combined, they have over 30 years experience working in design, visual effects and production. Also joining the company are Associate Producer Lindsay London and Assistant Editor/IT Manager Russ Miller.
“We’re thrilled to add these talented individuals to Phoenix. Each brings a unique skill set. Julie comes with an outstanding reputation in both executive producing and managing creative teams. She’ll be a great help to me in reaching out to new clients and producing some of our most challenging projects. Zara’s background as both a producer and designer will be a huge asset as we continue to expand our design division. We’re also fortunate to announce the addition of Lindsay and Russ, who bring a wealth of technical and creative expertise,” said Jonathan Hinman, executive producer, Phoenix Editorial & Designs.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Team Sweeps the San Francisco Film Racing Competition with its Short Film “Sweep”
San Francisco, CA (June 12, 2008)—A team from Phoenix Editorial & Designs has won Best Film of the San Francisco Film Race 2008 for its short, “Sweep.” The group—dubbed “Team Shitzu”—includes Junior Editors Matt O’Donnell and Aaron Owen, and Producer Zara Finlay.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Gives Shine to Oscar Nominated Documentary Short, “La Corona”
San Francisco, CA (February 20, 2008)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs recently completed film titles, color correction, and finishing on the Oscar nominated documentary short “La Corona.” The 40-minute film is directed by Amanda Micheli and Isabel Vega and produced by Runaway Films and Vega Films. “La Corona” is up for Best Documentary Short at the 80th Annual Academy Awards®, and also won an honorable mention from the Shorts Jury at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
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Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Artist Phil Spitler Joins Phoenix Editorial & Designs
San Francisco, CA (January 17, 2008)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has recruited motion graphics and visual effects artist Phil Spitler to join its team. The 15-year industry veteran has worked with major ad agencies and blue-chip clients in both the United States and in his native England, where he was a founding partner of leading motion graphics studio Keyframe.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Helps Ring in the “Season of Audi” Two-Spot Holiday Campaign Directed by Douglas Avery for Furlined via ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners Touts Audi as the Perfect Gift
San Francisco, CA (November 29, 2007)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has wrapped a series of holiday-themed TV spots for Audi via Venables, Bell & Partners. Edited by Bob Frisk, the :30 commercials position Audi as the ideal gift for a loved one this season. Directed by Douglas Avery of production company Furlined, the campaign airs nationally, with “The Gift” breaking November 12, while “Needles” airs November 14.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Completes Three-Spot Campaign
For EA Games Title “skate”
San Francisco, CA (September 4, 2007)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has wrapped a three-spot TV campaign for “skate,” the new title from EA Games and developer EA Black Box for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game consoles. Edited by Bob Frisk for HSI directors The Malloys via ad shop HEAT, the commercials star pro riders Mike Carroll, Rob Dyrdek, Terry Kennedy, Ryan Gallant and Danny Way, whose thumbs—which are used to control the new “Flickit” game control scheme—bring them as much fame as their skateboarding. The campaign broke Sept. 1, 2007.
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Editor Kim Calvert Joins Phoenix Editorial & Designs
San Francisco, CA (July 12, 2007)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs announced it has brought on board editor Kim Calvert. Calvert brings to Phoenix over a decade’s experience working in commercial post-production on both the east and west coasts. In addition to wrapping up several projects for Apple, Calvert is currently cutting a multi-spot TV campaign for “Rome” on HBO Home Video via ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Cuts Powerful PSA Campaign
for "Flex Your Power"
San Francisco, CA (June 18, 2007)-Phoenix Editorial & Designs has wrapped editorial and VFX on a four-spot TV campaign for "Flex Your Power," California's energy efficiency marketing and outreach initiative. Via ad agency Brainchild Creative, the PSAs were helmed by directing duo Riess/Hill (Chris Riess and Amy Hill) of production company Gartner. The spots "California" and "Climate" broke June 11; "Drought" and "Floods" break July 2.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs
Creates Launch Film for
Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3)
San Francisco, CA (May 15, 2007)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has produced a 90-second promotional film launching Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3). The film introduces the product’s new “Creative License” marketing campaign, tagline, logo, packaging and identity. The film debuted at the official CS3 launch event in New York City during a presentation by Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen, and has been showcased on the Adobe web site homepage and at several live events to promote the new software suite.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Creates Branding Film for Launch of
Microsoft Silverlight
San Francisco, CA (May 14, 2007)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has wrapped a 90-second HD branding film announcing the launch of Microsoft Silverlight. The film was produced and directed by Phoenix and debuted at the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB) in April, at which the software product was officially announced. It is also now viewable online at www.microsoft.com/silverlight.
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Phoenix Editorial & Design Wraps Campaign for The Sopranos on HBO Home Video
Two-spot Effort Edited by Bob Frisk and Directed by Harvest Films’ Baker Smith for Ad Agency Venables, Bell & Partners Urges TV Fans to Literally Bring Home the Hit Sho
San Francisco, CA (April 1, 2007)—As the hit HBO series The Sopranos draws to a close, ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners has tapped Phoenix Editorial & Design editor Bob Frisk for a two-spot campaign promoting sales of The Sopranos on DVD. Directed by Harvest Films’ Baker Smith, the :30 commercials “Pole” and “Hair” feature laugh-out-loud scenarios inspired by the darkly comical characters and situations on the show. The campaign breaks March 30th.
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Phoenix Editorial & Designs Wrap up HBO Home Video for the Holidays
Three-spot TV Campaign Cut by Bob Frisk, Directed by Harvest Films’ Baker Smith for Ad Agency Venables, Bell & Partners Touts HBO Box Sets as the Ideal Holiday Gift
San Francisco, CA (December 19, 2006)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has completed a new holiday-themed campaign for HBO Home Video. The three-spot effort was directed by Baker Smith through his production company Harvest Films and edited by Phoenix’s Bob Frisk for ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners. The :30 commercials air through the holiday season and tout HBO DVD box sets as the perfect holiday gift.
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phoenix editorial | designs complete videogame spots
for ad agency Duncan/Channon
HD spot for Sega title “Sonic the Hedgehog” and commercial for Ubisoft’s “Red Steele” part of slate of new games projects coming through Phoenix
San Francisco, CA (November 14, 2006)—phoenix editorial | designs has just completed two new spots for ad agency Duncan/Channon. “Boom,” directed by John Perez of production company Notorious 24:7, promotes the new “Sonic The Hedgehog” title from Sega for PS3 and the Xbox 360. Director Jordan Brady from prodco Uber Content helmed the ad “Sensei,” which introduces the Ubisoft title “Red Steele” for the new Nintendo console Wii. Both spots broke nationally this month.
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Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design
Cuts
New FruitWise Campaign
3 Spots Cut by Editor Bob Frisk
San Francisco, CA (December 15, 2005)—Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design recently completed editorial and graphics work on a three-spot campaign by SF-based ad agency HEAT for PepsiCo’s Tropicana™ FruitWise snack line, the brand’s new line of fruit strips, bars, and beverages made from real fruit and juice.
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Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design Wraps Four-Spot
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Campaign
San Francisco, CA (May 24, 2006)—Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design announces completion of a whimsical four-spot TV campaign for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Northern California’s electric and gas company. Edited by Bob Frisk with visual effects by Phoenix’s Matt Silverman, the campaign promotes PG&E’s forward-looking programs and community initiatives in a lighthearted and endearing way. The :30 ads were directed by Park Picture’s Alison Maclean via ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners. “Action Figure” and “Letting Go” broke February 27, while “Night Light” and “Solar Schools” break this week.
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Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design Cuts Inviting Spots for California Tourism
Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design has wrapped a TV commercial for California Tourism via Sacramento, CA-based ad agency Mering & Associates. Edited by Robbie Proctor and directed by The Malloys via RSA, the :30 ad features a host of familiar Californians, including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, Teri Hatcher, Volleyball star Misty May, and skateboarder Tony Hawk, all inviting tourists to come see California. California Tourism is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting travel to the state. Two versions of the spot “Do you feel lucky” broke nationwide March 13th.
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PHOENIX EDIT, EFFECTS & DESIGN EXPANDS INTO NEW
STATE-OF-THE-ART HD FACILITY
Now Providing Finishing, Visual Effects & Design Services to Outside Editors
San Francisco, CA —Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design has moved into a new home in the Jackson Square area in San Francisco, CA. The beautiful space, designed by the firm IA (Interior Architects), boasts expanded client amenities, a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, and is now fully equipped to handle HD projects. Several HD projects have recently come through Phoenix, including Kinka Usher-directed, Bob Frisk-edited spots for Disney and high-profile videos for Apple Computer and Sony. In addition to creative editing by Bob Frisk, Mitra Tyree, Robbie Proctor and Jim Farber, its motion graphics and visual effects department has taken off under the leadership of Matt Silverman. Other recent projects posted at Phoenix include effects-intensive spots for Pacific Gas & Electric with director Rocky Morton of MJZ, and HP with DGA award-winning director Bob Kerstetter.
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PHOENIX EDIT, EFFECTS & DESIGN WRAPS HD SPOT FOR NEW KONAMI GAME, “WALLACE & GROMIT: CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT”
San Francisco, CA —Phoenix Edit, Effects & Design has wrapped editorial on a new HD :30 television commercial promoting the “Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit” game from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Entitled “Eat Your Veggies,” the spot began airing in cinemas and on television in October and was completed via ad agency Duncan Channon and edited by Jim Farber.
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Goodby, Silverstein & Partners turns to Phoenix for “Got Milk” Visual Effects.
Effects and Design Director Matt Silverman headed up visual effects work for “Russian Family,” a California Milk Processor Board spot. The effects scene was a cityscape establishing shot that combined still photographs of daytime Chicago apartment buildings and Moscow’s St. Peter’s Basilica with 3D matte painting, CG snow, lights, and billboards. The result was a beautifully melancholy 3D craning shot using camera mapping—the projection of still images onto 3D geometry--a technique Phoenix began with effects spots for Yahoo! and has since mastered.
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“New Heroes” takes AICP Award
Edited by Bob Frisk, the :30 spot for Sega’s Sonic Hereos game was directed by Justin Reardon with Turnpike Films for ad agency Duncan/Channon. Visual Effects were completed by Phoenix’ Matt Silverman and Bobby Van Dyke. The spot was conformed at Phoenix by veteran editor John Crossley.
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