Digital Cinema Society

In what is considered a fairly reliable predictor of the Oscar race, Birdman’s Alejandro G. Inarritu took top film honors at the 67th annual Directors Guild of America Awards.  The festivities took place the evening of February 6th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City.  The complete list ... [ Read: DGA Awards: 'Birdman's' Inarritu Takes Top Feature Honor - See Complete List ]

Upcoming DCS Events Aerial Cinematography - Saturday, March 7th @ Pictorvision, Van Nuys Join DCS as we explore the world of professional Aerial Cinematography on Saturday morning March 7th at the home of Pictorvision in Van Nuys. Special guests include renowned Aerial Director of Photography David Nowell, ASC, Kevin ... [ Read: Upcoming L.A. Area DCS Events: Aerial Cinematography and Annual Lighting Technology Expo ]

After months of previously reported negotiation, Kodak has announced that it has secured supply agreements with six major Hollywood studios to continue providing motion picture film. Following the lobbying efforts of prominent filmmakers including J.J. Abrams, Christopher Nolan, Judd Apatow, and Quentin Tarantino, ... [ Read: Kodak Locks Deal with Studios to Continue to Supply Film ]

Dawn Of the Planet Of The Apes and Big Hero 6 were the big winners at the 13th annual VES Awards held February 4th at the Beverly Hilton. Dawn Of the Planet Of The Apes won three awards including Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture; Big Hero 6 took all ... [ Read: VES Award Winners - Complete List ]

The University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals and host venue for Super Bowl XLIX was recently  converted to LED lighting.  A total of 312 fixtures were needed to replace the 780 metal halide units that were originally installed in the stadium. The reduced number of fixtures and their lower power ... [ Read: First Ever Super Bowl Lit by LEDs ]

A full list of winners follows: 65th ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARD WINNERS BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC): Boyhood Sandra Adair, ACE BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR MUSICAL): The Grand Budapest Hotel Barney Pilling BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Lego Movie David Burrows & Chris McKay BEST ... [ Read: "BOYHOOD," "THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL" AND "LEGO MOVIE" Among Winners at 65th ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS ]

Sundance Contender Shot with iPhone Although not on the list of Sundance Film Festival winners which follows, it is worth noting one particular drama that received very good notices. Tangerine tells the story of a couple of transgender prostitutes working working the streets of Hollywood, and what's note worthy ... [ Read: Sundance Contender Shot with iPhone and Full List of Winners ]