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Tomcat Announces Will Todd as New CEO

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

Ben Díaz Strengthens ARRI Lighting as Senior Product Manager

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

All Access Expands to Atlanta

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

Justin Townsend to Lead NYU’s Department of Design for Stage & Film

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 Acquires the GalaPro App

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

David “Gig” Butzler Honored for 30 Years with Bandit Lites

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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