Action Studio Bandito Brothers Snags Suzanne Hargrove as Managing Director/Executive Producer of its Commercial Division
LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2012 – On the heels of its military actioner “Act of Valor,” which debuted at #1 at the box office, full-service action studio Bandito Brothers has announced that Emmy Award-winning spot biz veteran Suzanne Hargrove will join the company as Managing Director/Executive Producer of its commercial division.
Read More »Proof of Concept Links Brands, Production, and Technology
Los Angeles, CA, February 13, 2012 – Executive Producers Stuart Wilson and Raffi Kryszek have launched Proof of Concept (POC), a technology-driven content company servicing the commercial and music video industries.
Read More »Director Ian Kammer Joins Bueno Films
Los Angeles, January 20, 2012 – Bueno Films has signed award-winning director Ian Kammer for exclusive US spot representation. This is the first spot roost for Kammer, whose notable work includes “Hibernation,” a 2011 AICP winner for Student Commercial and a 2011 CLIO finalist. The previous year, Kammer’s “Lipless” was a Finalist in that category at the AICP show. His spec spot for Coppertone (“Boxer”), took home National and Local Gold honors at the 2011 ADDY Awards.
Read More »Annie Hanlon Joins Bueno Films as Executive Producer
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 16, 2011 – Production company Bueno Films has brought industry veteran Annie Hanlon on board as Executive Producer alongside Partner/EP Chris Crawford. Hanlon comes to Bueno with more than fifteen years of experience in the television, advertising, and media industries. Hanlon previously served as EP for production companies The Joneses and GARTNER.
Read More »Cut by Union’s Jinx Godfrey, “Project Nim” Short-Listed for 2012 Documentary Feature Oscar
New York/Los Angeles, November 29, 2011 – “Project Nim,” the latest documentary from the Academy Award-winning team behind “Man on Wire,” is one of 15 films selected from 124 qualified films in the 2012 documentary feature Oscar short list. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the news November 18.
Read More »Attention Ragers in the World of Production! Shoot Latin America Expo
You are cordially invited as our guest to the 1st ever locations style expo for learning about filming in the countries of Latin America. Come and meet with production companies, services and film commissions from over 12 countries.
Read More »Work from Bandito Brothers, Union, Shortlisted at LIA
London, October 11, 2011 – High-profile projects from Bandito Brothers and bicoastal Union Editorial was among the work shortlisted at the London International Awards (LIA).
Read More »Welcome to Beef Films 2.0!
October 4, 2011, Santa Monica, CA – Beef Films is proud to announce the launch of its new website: www.BeefFilms.com. “We have experienced so much growth this year, bringing on gifted new directors, moving into a fantastic new space, and we’ve been fortunate to win a lot of really great business,” said Founder/Executive Producer Ashley Adams, who presides over Beef alongside Partners Stephen Hens, John Malina, and Nick Spooner. “The time was perfect to create a fun, user-friendly web site that showcases our work as well as our culture.”
Read More »Union Editorial: Mike Colao Takes the Dialogue To Another Level
NEW YORK CITY, January 21, 2011 – Editor Mike Colao has joined the roster of bicoastal Union. Colao’s recent work includes campaigns for Dos Equis (with graffiti artist KAWS), Smirnoff, Purdue, and Best Western. Having worked with notable directors such as Jonas Akerlund, Patrick Daughters, and Jake Scott, he has developed a unique editorial style, combining image based work and comedy/dialogue.
Beef Films: Ian Schiller Shifts into High Gear
SANTA MONICA, CA, December 17, 2010 – Director Ian Schiller has joined Beef Films for exclusive US spot representation. Beef Films is presided over by Partners/Executive Producers Ashley Adams and Stephen Hens. Schiller was previously represented by Gargantuan Films and owned multi-disciplined design and production boutique Parish Media. Known for beautiful, stylized work rooted in storytelling, Schiller’s spot credits include a global advertising campaign for Specialized Bicycles spanning several years, work for Stealth and Red Wings, and collaborations with agencies imc2 (Secret’s Fearless Women Campaign) and Goodby Silverstein & Partners (Alberto Contador vs. Andy Schleck campaign for Specialized).