International 3D Society Announces Board

International 3D Society Announces Board

LOS ANGELES, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The International 3D Society announced today its Board of Governors, and elected its Executive Committee for fiscal year 2010-2011.

Buzz Hays was named Chair and Jim Mainard Chair-Elect. Hays is Executive Stereoscopic 3D Producer of Sony 3D Technology Center, Sony Corporation of America; Mainard is Head of Production Development at DreamWorks Animation (DWA).

Lenny Lipton will serve as Vice Chair of the Executive Committee; he is President, Oculus 3D. Jeannine Patton is First Vice Chair/Secretary; she is Vice President and General Manager of Panasonic Hollywood Lab, Panasonic Corporation of North America. David Shackley, Senior Vice President, Discovery Communications and Jim Chabin, President of the Society, will also serve on the Executive Committee.

The International 3D Society provides community, education, and recognition to its membership and is dedicated to the advancement of Stereoscopic 3D arts and technology.

Hays congratulated the membership on the progress the organization has made over the past year, noting, "The Society has established a regular educational program, achieved a core membership, and now, with the contributions of the full board of governors, we can move forward together as a community of 3D professionals."

"The leadership of the International 3D Society is now finalized for the upcoming year, and their resources and expertise will extend our programs in 3D education," added Jim Chabin. "These leaders are admired by 3D professionals everywhere, and they are recognized as peers and mentors within the Society. We truly appreciate the support and guidance provided by our Board of Governors."

The International 3D Society Board of Governors and its general membership span the growing stereoscopic industry, with representatives from the major studios, in home, producers, technology suppliers, exhibitors, and distributors. A complete list of board members follows.

The Society is the producer of the 3D Technology Awards on October 5, as well as educational programs throughout the year, including the 3D University series starting July 17 at The Walt Disney Studios.

International 3D Society sponsors include Signature Sponsor XpanD and Founding Sponsors MasterImage 3D, Panasonic Hollywood Lab, DreamWorks Animation (DWA), Dolby, IMAX, and Member Sponsor, Discovery Communications. For membership or information, please visit www.international3dsociety.com .

The International 3D Society Board of Governors for 2010-2011 are:

Board Seat
The Walt Disney
Jason Brenek Studios
Senior Vice
President
Worldwide Digital
Cinema and Cinema
Programming
Vice President of
Distribution
Martin Sansing Strategy
Sandy Climan 3ality Digital
CEO
Maria Costeira XpanD
CEO
Peter Dobson Mann Theatres
CEO
Sony Pictures
Rob Engle Imageworks
3D Visual Effects
Supervisor
Greg Foster IMAX
Chairman and
President
Dolby Laboratories,
Ron Geller Inc.
Vice President,
Worldwide Content
Relations
Charlotte Huggins Salient Features
Producer
Peter Koplik MasterImage 3D
Executive Vice
President
Brian Lenz BSkyB
Director, Product
Design & TV
Product
Development
Mike Polydoros Lionsgate
EVP of Exhibitor
Relations/
Operations
Kurt Schwenk Paramount Pictures,
VP of Post
Production
Services
National Geographic
Lisa Truitt Cinema Ventures
President

Source: International 3D Society

CONTACT: Karen Tobin of the International 3D Society, +1-818-402-2134

Web Site: http://www.international3dsociety.com/

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