“Gladiator II” producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the Advanced Imaging Society‘s Harold Lloyd Award, Feb. 7 during the AIS Lumiere Awards luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Their credits also include Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic “Gladiator,” which won five Academy Awards including best picture. Scott’s recently-released sequel stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.
Fisher’s and Wick’s credits include a string of films including Rob Marshall’s “Memoirs of a Geisha,” Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” the “Stuart Little” franchise and the “Divergent” series.
Established 16 years ago by the family of silent film star and producer Harold Lloyd and AIS, the Harold Lloyd Award has celebrated visionary filmmakers and storytellers including Ang Lee, Jon Favreau and James Cameron. Said Suzanne Lloyd, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a powerhouse partnership, setting a gold standard for collaboration and innovation in filmmaking – one that will be celebrated for generations to come.”
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” said AIS president Jim Chabin in a released statement. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards. … At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
The Lumiere Awards are presented annually to honor technical and creative excellence in motion pictures, episodic and new media content.
