Cine Gear Approaches

The Cine Gear Expo is a global event that focuses on the technology side of the entertainment business, with participants from the film, video, digital media, broadcast, and Internet industries. More than 8000 people are expected to gather at its new location:  Universal Studios backlot in Universal City on June 20 and 21. There will be Premier Seminars and Film Series Competitions. Additionally, the Master Class Seminar Series will be held after the show ends on June 22. For details, screening schedules, and deadlines for submissions for the Cine Gear Expo 2008 Independent & Student Short Film Competition, visit www.cinegearexpo.com.

Tiffen Gets Product of the Year

Steven Tiffen, the president and CEO of Tiffen, was honored with the Videomaker Best Visual Effects Software Product of the Year Award for the Dfx Digital Filter Suite Software. The Tiffen Dfx digital filters are a technological breakthrough that complement and expand the creative control Tiffen optical filters bring to imaging. Visit www.tiffen.com.

Media Distribution!

Media Distributors’ president, Richard Myerson, announced that his company will be the primary resell partner of InPhase’s Holographic Storage solution to entertainment customers. Media Distributor Senior VP of marketing Tom Evans says, “The 300GB uncompressed capacity per disc, high transfer rate, form factor, and long-range durability in archive (50 years plus), make the InPhase Holographic system a powerful tool for video content management and archive.” Based in Studio City, Calif., Media Distributors handles professional products and services for the entertainment industry, demonstrated at NAB 2008 in April.

 High Noon in Studio City

Before Noon Post Production Sound Services, Inc. has been launched as a full service audio postproduction company for entertainment and corporate industries. Helmed by multi-Emmy Award-winning audio specialist Peter Cole (Pee Wee’s Playhouse), Before Noon is headquartered in Studio City, Calif. Visit www.beforenoonpost.com.

Riedel's Big Event

Riedel Communications has opened an office in Sydney, Australia. Having supplied equipment to the 2006 Olympic Winter Games, the Germany-based manufacturer and rental service provider of Riedel’s advanced digital intercom solutions, the company also teased that they are providing the world’s largest temporary intercom installation for opening and closing ceremonies of a big event this year. For more information, visit www.riedel.net.

Seeking Shelter

Shelter, a full service editorial house, specializing in national and local TV spots, has named Jennifer Patterson as executive producer. President/founder Stuart Shook made the announcement, noting that Patterson “brings a high level of industry experience” to the Irvine, Calif.-based company.