After more than nine successful years at ARRI—three of which were spent as an Executive Board member—Markus Zeiler has decided to accept a new professional challenge. His expertise will remain in the industry; on April 1, 2022, he will assume his new role on the management team for one of ARRI’s long-term customers.Read More »Markus Zeiler to Leave ARRI
Since its launch, Obsidian Control Systems has experienced sustained growth of its user base, along with a high demand for in-person ONYX console training. Obsidian is pleased to announce the expansion of our team with two experienced and knowledgeable members tasked with providing the support, programming advice and training capabilities Obsidian customers expect from a leading lighting controller brand.Read More »Obsidian Control Systems Expands Worldwide Support Team with New Hires
Pro AV manufacturer, Hall Technologies, appointed two new manufacturers’ reps in the Rocky Mountains, Northern California, and Nevada. CB Electronic Marketing and Western Rep Associates… Read More »Hall Technologies Appoints Two New Rep Firms in Rocky Mountains, NorCal, and Nevada Regions
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Tomcat has announced that Will Todd is now the new President and CEO of American brands Tomcat and Area Four Industries America. Todd has been with the Tomcat brand for more than 20 years, working through various departments before reaching the very highest position. This experience has given Todd vital perspective to oversee the development of both the Tomcat and Area Four Industries Direct brands.Read More »Tomcat Announces Will Todd as New CEO
ARRI Lighting is pleased to welcome a new member to its team in Stephanskirchen, Germany. Effective February 2022, as Senior Product Manager, Ben Díaz strengthens ARRI’s business unit focus on the development of high-quality LED lighting fixtures and accessories. Together with Florian Bloch, Head of Product Management at ARRI Lighting, and the team, Díaz will play an integral role in the planning, development, introduction, and life cycle management of new ARRI lighting products.Read More »Ben Díaz Strengthens ARRI Lighting as Senior Product Manager
Bandit Lites launched into the new year with ambitious plans of growth and renewal. To that end, Bandit announces the hiring of Paul Holst as an additional project manager in Nashville to better meet the 2022 demands of events and tours.
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Atlanta got its moniker of “Hollywood of the South” for good reason. Since 1973 when then-governor Jimmy Carter noticed the state’s potential and created the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment office, the area’s role in film and TV has grown exponentially. Even during the height of the pandemic, Georgia was home to 242 film productions adding an estimated $2.2 billion to the state’s economy. All Access has provided world-class stage systems and equipment to film and TV clients in Atlanta for years. Now, they’re expanding with an office in the heart of this entertainment center. From here, they can better serve their clients and keep up with the growing demand for film and TV that streaming services have accelerated.Read More »All Access Expands to Atlanta
NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Dean Allyson Green announced that Justin Townsend will be leading the Department of Design for Stage and Film as Chair starting in August 2022 and will join the faculty immediately. Townsend is a Tony Award-winning educator and international designer who has designed more than 250 shows throughout his 25-year career. Townsend will continue the legacy of renowned costume designer Susan Hilferty, who has guided the program for more than 20 years to the outstanding reputation that it holds today. Hilferty will remain on the faculty.Read More »Justin Townsend to Lead NYU’s Department of Design for Stage & Film
The Shubert Organization announces that it has acquired the GalaPro App, the software that allows for real-time translations and captioning in theaters. After incubating GalaPro in 2016, The Shubert Organization implemented an organization wide rollout of the software in all of its theaters. Shubert’s first investment in GalaPro was in 2018, before acquiring the GalaPro App in November 2021.Read More »The Shubert Organization Acquires the GalaPro App
Dale Knoth has joined the New York-based firm, The Lighting Design Group, as a senior lighting designer. Hailing from upstate New York, Knoth’s theater studies… Read More »Dale Knoth Joins Lighting Design Group as Senior LD
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Ayrton announces the further expansion of its international team with the appointment of Vijay Thaygarajoo as regional sales manager for Asia Pacific. The appointment takes… Read More »Vijay Thaygarajoo Joins Ayrton as Regional Sales Manager for Asia Pacific
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David “Gig” Butzler was recently honored at Bandit Lites’ Annual General Meeting in Nashville for 30 years with the company. Over the course of Butzler’s career trajectory, he has expanded from working as a pipe fitter in St. Louis and doing lighting as a side hustle, to serving as the lighting designer for the best-selling solo artist of all time, Garth Brooks.
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