Next lacpug Meet is TUESDAY, January 28, 2025
beginning at 6:45PM - till we drop at the Gallery Theatre in Hollywood Ca.
Lacpug is sponsored by
Gladiator ll with Sam Ristivo and Michael Cioni "Bet on the Future. Bet on yourself."
The next lacpug meet is TUESDAY, January 28, (note the date change from January 22) back at the Gallery Theatre in Hollywood.
We will kick off the 25th year of lacpug and welcome tech veteran and futurist Michael Cioni, CEO of Strada who will dive into the latest trends reshaping the filmmaking landscape. Discover how to position yourself for success by aligning your unique strengths with these emerging opportunities. Call the presentation, "Bet on the Future, Bet on Yourself."
We are also honored to welcome editor Sam Restivo who co-edited GLADIATOR 2 with Claire Simpson. Sam will talk about his work/process, working with Ridley Scott, show clips and take questions.
Registration will go live Wednesday, January 15 at 8:30AM.
Agenda is subject to change and availability of artists.
NOTE: lacpug generally meets every 4th Wednesday of the Month. Meetings are open to public and ALL, beginning through advanced Digital Story Tellers are welcome. Digital projection made possible through the generous sponsorship of Adobe Systems, DVCreators, DigitalFilm Tree, OWC, VES and members like you. lacpug meetings are presented in association with the Barnsdall Gallery Theater, a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Agenda (subject to change and availability of artists) -
6:45- 7:15PM - Stump the Gurus
Join guest Gurus Michael Kammes and the alwys popular TBA as they will attempt to answer all of your questions and solve all of your problems concerning Resolve, FCPX, Avid, Premiere Pro, getting a job and Networking. And anything else you can think of. If they can't solve your problem or answer your question, then you go home with a problem, but you still got out of the house, so that's not a bad thing.
7:20-8:15PM - Encore Presentation: "Bet on The Future. Bet on Yourself" - Michael Cioni
Join Michael Cioni, CEO of Strada, for an encore presentation of his powerful message from the 2024 FCP Creative Summit. This dynamic session dives into the latest trends reshaping the filmmaking landscape, from groundbreaking technologies to innovative workflows and exhibition strategies. Then, discover how to position yourself for success by aligning your unique strengths with these emerging opportunities. Packed with insights and tools, this session will empower you to thrive in the ever-evolving creative industry.
About Michael Cioni
Michael Cioni celebrates 25 years as a recognized pioneer in storytelling technology. A four-time Emmy Award winner who was named as one of the Hollywood Reporter's most influential figures in tech, Michael has founded and led multiple successful ventures including Light Iron, a trailblazing post production company acquired by Panavision. As Panavision's SVP of Innovation, he led the team that built the groundbreaking Millennium DXL 8K camera system. At Frame.io, an Adobe company, Michael spearheaded their camera-to-cloud program, igniting an entirely new standard of cloud-based cinema acquisition and workflow.
As both a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), Michael thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. With his 3rd startup, Strada, Michael continues to push the technological boundaries within media and entertainment, combining expertise as an entrepreneur, innovator, team builder, and mentor.
8:15PM- 8:35PM - Break
This is the most important part of the show. It's networking time. This is a great opportunity to not only ask questions and get problems solved, but to meet people that just might change your life. Special thanks to Cornelius Miller for donating snacks and drinks.
8:35PM-9:30PM - Editing GLADIATOR 2 - Sam Restivo
Veteran editor Sam Restivo will talk about co-editing GLADIATOR 2 along with Claire Simpson. He will talk process, working with Ridley Scott, show clips and take questions.
About Sam Restivo
Sam Restivo is a Texas-born feature film editor with over 20 years experience in the industry. Throughout his career, he’s had the privilege of working with top filmmakers including Ridley Scott, Michael Mann, Robert Zemeckis, Cameron Crowe, Michael Bay, and James Mangold.
His recent credits as editor include Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated GLADIATOR 2 starring Academy Award® nominee Paul Mescal and Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington & the historical epic NAPOLEAN. Previously, Sam was additional editor on dramatic features THE LAST DUEL and HOUSE OF GUCCI & the beloved musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.
Sam has a BA in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University. He resides in Santa Monica with his wife, Jenny Deiker Restivo.
9:30PM - World Famous Raffle (subject to change)
1 Year Subscription Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe
Effections - RE:Vision Effects
1 Year Subscription Maxon ONE- Maxon
1 Year Subscription Boris FX Suite - BorisFX
1 Year Subscription Avid Media Composer - Avid
1 DaVinci Resolve 19 Studio - Blackmagic Design
1 T-shirt - Endcrawl
5x Capture Animator and/or Caption Translater - Intelligent Assistance
3x Kollaborate - Digital Rebellion
Automatic Duck Bottle Openers - Wes Plate