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www.postmagazine.com 11 POST NOV/DEC 2021 MPSE TO HONOR FILMMAKER RON HOWARD STUDIO CITY, CA — The Motion Picture Sound Editors (mpse.org) have an- nounced plans to honor Ron Howard with its annual Filmmaker Award. The Academy Award-winning director and producer is responsible for many mem- orable films of the past four decades, including the Oscar-winning dramas A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13, and the hit comedies Parenthood and Splash. Howard will be presented with the MPSE Filmmaker Award at the 69th MPSE Golden Reel Awards, set for March 13, 2022 as an international virtual event. "Ron Howard has inspired and delighted movie lovers worldwide with a body of work incredible in its scope, broad appeal and consistent excellence," notes MPSE president Mark Lanza. "His tireless imagination and generous spirit serve as an example to all of us involved in the art of filmmaking. We are proud to present him with this honor." "Of all the vital fragments of the mosaic that each project must locate or create and then place in the exact position to transport an audience, the sound editor and designer's task is the most varied, meticulous and, I'd argue, un- derestimated," notes Howard. "In the hands of a great editor, sounds from the literal to the abstract can be aligned or juxtaposed with images on the screen to inform and impact audiences in ways both overt and subliminal. Sometimes the same sound achieves both! To be recognized by such artists and craftspeo- ple is beyond flattering." Howard met his longtime friend and business partner Brian Grazer in the ear- ly 1980s and embarked on a long-run- ning Hollywood partnership. Their col- laboration began with the hit comedies Night Shift and Splash, and in 1986 the two founded Imagine Entertainment, which they continue to run together as chairmen. In 2002, Howard received Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind. The film also won for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. Howard and Grazer recently pro- duced the Lin-Manuel Miranda feature Tick, Tick…Boom! and directed the film adaptation of best-selling mem- oir Hillbilly Elegy, starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close. He is currently in post production on Thirteen Lives, a film about the rescue of 12 boys and their soc- cer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. APPLE NAMES LUMAFUSION '2021 APP OF THE YEAR' SEATTLE — Apple recently revealed its "2021 App Store Award" winners, recognizing LumaFusion as the Best Video Editing App for 2021. Citing its ac- cessibility, ease of use and powerful feature set, Apple praised LumaFusion for making "video editing faster, less intimidating, and more portable for creators at every level." As part of their selection process, Apple singled out the 15 best apps and games that helped users tap into personal passions, discover creative outlets, connect with new people and experiences, and simply have fun. This year's winners include developers from around the world whose apps and games were selected by Apple's global App Store editorial team for deliver- ing exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design and positive cultural impact. LumaFusion (www.luma-touch.com) is a multitrack mobile editing platform for iOS that delivers professional-caliber video editing with a fluid, intuitive and natural multitouch screen experience and a UI/UX that is inspired by, and specifically designed for, the iOS touch screen. The LumaFusion UI has been designed by post production profession- als with a careful eye toward re-thinking how key features should be presented, accessible and deployed within a touch-screen environ- ment. This approach has made LumaFusion well received by both novices and profes- sionals alike. It's priced at $29.99 and available via the Apple Store. BITS & PIECES CAMP LUCKY COMPLETES SALVATION ARMY PSA DALLAS — Camp Lucky (www.camp-lucky.com) provided a range of pro- duction and post services for a holiday themed PSA that touts the work of The Salvation Army, as well as solicits continued support. The Keep It Going PSA was conceived by agency Lerma and directed by Jeff Bednarz. It features real people who face critical choices and still continue to move forward, thanks to the organization's tireless support. Bednarz says ECD/writer Bill Cochran's script served as the guiding light for the project, which was shot documentary-style in Chicago. Real-life moments were curated and interwoven in the edit by Camp Lucky's Sai Selvarajan, with whom Bednarz has worked on a variety of projects. Camp Lucky also provided color, audio and finishing support for the piece. Katian Kerr served as assistant editor on the project, with Matt Cimino handling the audio post. Neil Anderson served as colorist and Mark Sullivan provided finishing services.