Emmy Awards 2023 Recap
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are just around the corner, and the nominations have sparked excitement in the world of television and film. With a host of talented professionals recognised for their outstanding contributions, we take a closer look at some of the standout achievements in the realm of editing and visual effects.
First-time Emmy winner Joanna Naugle, ACE, discusses the secret ingredients that make FX's THE BEAR a Michelin-worthy watch. Meanwhile, Stephanie Filo, ACE, has made history as a 3-peat winner for HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, and she has also been nominated for her dramatic editing turn on Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
In the visual effects category, The Last Of Us emerged victorious, winning the award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie. The artists at El Ranchito were celebrated for their work on AppleTV+'s Five Days at Memorial, and Barnstorm VFX used Mocha Pro for quick rotoscoping and tracking fixes on the final season of Ted Lasso.
The Last Of Us also saw Timothy A. Good, ACE, and Emily Mendez discuss the role of empathy in editing and how shot selection increased tension, emotion, and connection. Adam Balentine shared insights about the visual effect challenges faced on Netflix's Shadow and Bone (season 2) and the team's use of Silhouette for rotoscoping and paint work.
The creative minds behind Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Moonage Daydream, and SNL are among the nominees in the Art of the Cut series, which features the Emmy Award-winning editors from Netflix's BEEF and other nominees. A series featuring nominated editors discussing the importance of assistant editors was published in a two-part series.
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held this past weekend, with DNEG, WETA, Storm Studios, Distillery VFX, and HBO involved in the win for The Last of Us. For a detailed account of how Mocha Pro was integrated into a pipeline for The Last of Us, further information would be required.
The live Primetime Emmys will air on FOX, Monday, January 15th, at 8 p.m. ET. The edited version of the ceremony will air on FXX at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on January 13th, and can also be streamed on Hulu. Liyana Mansor was a first-time nominee for her work on Disney+'s Andor, adding another layer of intrigue to this year's awards.
The White Lotus team shares insights about the value of being on production and the magic moment when music drops perfectly into a scene, promising a captivating viewing experience for audiences. As we eagerly await the results of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, it's clear that the competition is fierce, and the talent on display is truly outstanding.
Movies and television continue to inspire excitement within the broader realm of entertainment, as evidenced by the nominations in various categories for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards. The nominations, unlike previous years, also extend to programs like Netflix's BEEF and Disney+'s Andor, showcasing the diversity and quality of content across various platforms.
