10 WFW SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT WFW Aerial OperatorTechnician Mike Darby Placing the Stab WFW SuperTechno 50 Crane on location in Winnipeg for “Beethoven’s C Dome onto a Pan Arri 435 in Northern Quebec Christmas Adventure” –Universal Studios Home Entertainment Prod’s. WFW’s new Supertechno 30 Crane on WFW Moviebird 17 with Stabilized Scorpio on location in Toronto for “Gain” detergent- location in Toronto for a Tim Hortons Radke Films-PM Greg Jones Commercial with Key Grip Chris Atkinson WFW Appoints Rick Perotto as VP, Client Development and David Hardy as VP, Client Services We are pleased to announce the appointments of industry veteran Rick Perotto to the position of Vice President, Business Development and David Hardy to the position of Vice President, Client Services. Rick joined us in April following an illustrious 13-year career as a well-respected business representative and former president of the International Cinematographers Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 667. He will report directly to our Chairman and CEO and will be responsible for leading WFW strategic initiatives and sales efforts, focusing on national business development. In 2001, Perotto co-founded FILM ONTARIO and currently serves as Board Secretary of this successful organization through which he regularly promotes film and television “I’m extremely excited to productions within the province. “The prospect of joining such be with William F. White a respected industry player International, for the David brings over ten years of management experience to his new was one that I jumped at. I’m opportunity to contribute and tremendously thrilled to join the role, having served as a Business Agent for NABET 700 CEP, a union make this a greater company. WFW team!” It is truly an honour. The depth of film and television technicians that has serviced the Greater Toronto – David Hardy of talented people within the Area for over 30 years. While at NABET, David was integrally involved company is terrific and I am in the union’s collective bargaining process, as well as training and happy to be part of the team.” membership recruitment. David is also a current board member of the – Rick Perotto cultural careers Council of Ontario and the Toronto Film Board. 2 I WHITE NOISE Summer 2011 WWW.WHITES.COM WILLIAM F. WHITE CENTRE WORLD-CLASS INGENUITY HERE! The future is imminent for William F. White, and with a smoke trail still blazing from our former property – located only a few blocks away – our new world- class WFW Centre is in the business of exceeding industry expectations. We are now situated comfortably on nearly 17 acres of prime real estate, encompassing 338,000 square feet of workspace. William F. White International Inc. occupies nearly half of the building, featuring over 20 full- service loading bays. The other half of our space is also being put to good use – in part by Cinegrip Inc. and Film and Events Solutions, who moved in on April 1st, as well as a slate of production offices which became available for use as of May 1st. WFW Centre is in keeping with our recent Whites Goes Green™ initiative, and is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art energy-efficient and sensory lighting system along with an advanced recycling program. The thrill has truly begun for an exciting new episode in our company’s history. We are also pleased to recognize our long-standing relationship with the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, for whom we have built a new and improved clubhouse located right off our main reception. We’ve come quite a distance since day one, but it’s only just the beginning of an even longer journey that awaits us. With our sights set now on the ‘Official Launch’ of the WFW Centre on June 23, 2011, not only are we bigger and better than ever, we’re going to look good while we do it. WFW Centre central lobby area WHITES INTERACTIVE ON THE MOVE ACROSS CANADA! After an exciting inaugural year, Whites Interactive continues to grow and expand across Canada into Calgary, Vancouver and Halifax. We’ve also added the Chromate System to our arsenal; an innovative green screen technology that uses a reflective grey material and an LED light ring. This incredible new system saves digital filmmakers both time and money, making it a perfect complement for the Whites Interactive program. Whites Interactive has proven to be a dynamic solution for digital filmmakers. Viral Vans have been used for anything from commercials and corporate videos to indie features and transmedia. This month we have a Viral Van going to Sudbury with Casey Walker for the independent feature “A Little Bit Zombie”. Swing by Whites anytime to check out this amazing package today! Anneli Ekborn, Illya Klymkiw & Galen Court on location in Toronto for Sabeth Productions, Furstano - BravoFact Whites Interactive Viral Van on location in Whistler, B.C WHITE NOISE Summer 2011 I 3 VANCOUVER Survivors of a suspension-bridge collapse learn there’s no way you can cheat death. Producer: Richard Brener, exec producer; Erik Holmberg, exec Green screen from the set of producer; Craig Perry, producer; John Rickard. Cinematographer: PM Mathew Hart and Garin Josey Final Destination 5 Brian Pearson, Gaffers: Gaetan Jalbert, Grips: Leon Serginson (grip) Bill Earle (rigging grip), Darren Gregory(rigging grip), Curt Griebel (key rigging grip), Dan Gorval (best boy grip), Andrew Mackie (best boy rigging grip), Kim Olsen(Key Grip), Troy James Sobotka (leadman grip), Pat Waller (rigging grip). Production company: Jellystone Films, New Line Cinema. WFW Factoid: FD5 is the largest Airstar Balloon Setup in Canadian film history with a total of 17 balloon lights! Garin Josey, DOP Brian Pearson, Gaffer John Dekker, Balloon Technician Dylan Paul See If I Care RECOIL A cop turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers-and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system. Executive Producer: Joseph Nasser, Producer: Jack Nasser. Production Company-Caliber WFW’s Ed Brando with Media/Nasser Group North. Actor Danny Trejo WFW Vancouver Welcomes On location on the set of See If I Care in Vancouver - Garin Josey, John Kuchera (Key Grip), Ed Brando, Ryan Bailey (Gaffer) Corey Lambert We are proud to welcome Corey Lambert to WFW Vancouver in the position of Commercial/Truck Package Manager. Corey joins us with over 16 years of film equipment rental house A father’s quiet retreat to the woods with his two children turns experience servicing Vancouver’s commercial market for the into a fight for survival. past six years with one of our national competitors. He takes pride in developing strong relationships with valued clients Producers: David Calloway, producer; Lori Lewi, producer; Richard Lowell, exec producer; Michael Pavone, producer. Cinematography: and crew and understands the fast-paced, budget-conscious Robert Aschmann, Gaffer: Scott Clark. Production companies: needs of our commercial customers. Corey is well-known for Barricade Productions, WWE Studios. going the distance in customer service and continually strives to exceed expectations on every project. “I’m thrilled that Corey has decided to join our management team here in Vancouver,” said Garin Josey, Assistant GM. “His experience, client relationships, and thorough knowledge PM Simon Richardson, Ed Brando, Key of our equipment and Grip Chris Tate, DP Bob Aschmann-On Ed Brando with Gaffer processes will go a Set of “Barricade” Scott Clark long way.” Garin Josey & Corey Lambert 4 I WHITE NOISE Summer 2011 WWW.WHITES.COM VANCOUVERClient FAIRMONT PACIFICR RIM HOTELeception APRIL 27, 2011 P.M. Producer Christian Bruyere, Producer/The Founder of the Celluloid Social Club/Executive Producer Hot Shot Shorts Paul Armstrong, Manager of Client Producer Catherine Winkler and Mark Ross of Switch United and Relations for WFW and Founder/Executive Producer of Hot Shot Shorts, Ed WFW CSRs Maggie Dumouchel and Chris Jacques Brando, and Director/Producer Jeffery Lando Producer Siobhan McCarthy, Producer Kate Green Key Grip Chris Tate, Producer Grace Gilroy, Comweb/WFW VP Client Services David Hardy, P.M. Yvonne Melville, Producer Gigi Boyd, Gaffer T.C., Comweb/WFW VP Business Development Rick Perotto of WFW Toronto Director Katrin Bowen, WFW Chairman & CEO Paul Bronfman, Director Lulu Keating, Director Ana Valine P.M. Yvonne Melville, WFW Chairman & CEO Paul Bronfman, Producer Grace Gilroy Commercial P.M. Al Cooper, CinequipWhite’s Julie Lambert, Commercial Producer Renee Giesse , Gaffer Prem Marimuthu, Nikki Brown, Gaffer Dept. Manager Corey Lambert, WFW Director of Marketing & Vince Laxton, Art Director Candise Ashley Paul Communications Lowell Schrieder, CSR Maggie Dumouchel WHITE NOISE Summer 2011 I 5 WINNIPEG Echo Planet’s “Planet Echo” is highly successful and is a fun educational children’s show with Charles Clément and André Clément as hosts/producers. L/R: Joao Luis Holowka, Gabriel Levesque, Karen Stermscheg, Khali Wenaus, Winnipeg Gaffer Joao Holowka busy lighting the set Adrienne Huard, André Clément, Joanne Noel, Gilles Noel, Charles Clément, WFW of Echo Planet’s second season of “Planet Echo”, a Winnipeg GM Steve Morrisson, Norman Dugas children’s educational and fun science series. St. John’s Ravenscourt Rock Show in Winnipeg Frantic Films produced “WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL”, is in its 3rd year and WFW supplied dollies for the live to tape production. L/R PM Gord McLennan, WFW Winnipeg Produced by Jamie Brown and GM Steve Morrisson, Michael Watt-Director, WFW partners with Maximum Entertainment and Christie Shawn Watson. Shaun Johnson-Frantic Films Producer Lites to produce the annual SJR rock show in Winnipeg. Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa’s sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.