MOO Studios: Tracy Bernard and Robin Stevens To Handle Midwest Representation
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 30, 2010 – MOO Studios has secured Tracy Bernard and Robin Stevens for Midwest representation. They join West Coast rep and Head of Sales Erika Sheldon; Robin Frank of Robin Frank Management, who represents directors Pamela Hanson, Molly Schiot, and Ellen von Unwerth on the East Coast; and Mary Ford & Co., which handles the rest of the MOO Studios roster on the East Coast.
In addition to Hanson, Schiot, and von Unwerth, the MOO Studios roster is comprised of directors Andy Huang, Francois Hallard, Adam Byrd, and Shaun Sewter, and its animation division.
The company produces commercials, music videos, and branded/integrated content, and counts Absolut Vodka, Burger King, Coca-Cola, Ford, Microsoft, Revlon, Sony, Toyota and Xbox among its clients. MOO Studios is presided over by Partner/Executive Producer David Lyons.
Read More »Auto Advertising for Cadillac on Tim Damon’s Square Planet
Cadillac’s “Mark of Excellence” campaign is more than a standard-bearer for GM’s line of luxury cars. It represents an opportunity for Director/Cinematographer Tim Damon and his production company, Square Planet, to call upon years of experience and an arsenal of customized gear to honor its own standard of excellence in automotive spot production.
“With this project, I had the freedom to be extremely creative about the treatment of this beautiful cars,” said Damon of the campaign, which included spots for the Escalade, SRX, and CTS (“Mark of Leadership”), created via BBH NY.
Read More »Lemonaide Media: “My X” Amps Up Busch Gardens Tampa’s Howl-O-Scream
Burbank, CA, September 15, 2010 – Busch Gardens Tampa has just launched a broadcast campaign promoting its upcoming event, Howl-O-Scream. Produced by Lemonaide Media and directed by Dean Karr, “My X” is a high-concept video, web, and theatrical project specially tailored to suit the social media environment. Karr is an iconic director who has distinguished himself with music videos for Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Dr. Dre, Marilyn Manson, and many others; his album and print credits include work for T-Pain, Matchbox 20, Lenny Kravitz, and Chris Rock. He recently joined Lemonaide Media.
The “My X” :30 spot (below) broke regionally on Monday, with the full-length video appearing on the Howl-O-Scream website.
Read More »MOO Studios Secures Mary Ford & Co. for East Coast Representation
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 13, 2010 – MOO Studios has secured Mary Ford & Co. for East Coast representation. She joins Head of Sales Erika Sheldon, and Robin Frank of Robin Frank Management, who represents directors Pamela Hanson, Molly Schiot, and Ellen von Unwerth on the East Coast.
In addition to Hanson, Schiot, and von Unwerth, the MOO Studios roster is comprised of directors Andy Huang, Francois Hallard, Adam Byrd, and Shaun Sewter, and its animation division.
The company produces commercials, music videos, and branded/integrated content, and counts Absolut Vodka, Burger King, Coca-Cola, Ford, Microsoft, Revlon, Sony, Toyota and Xbox among its clients. MOO Studios is presided over by Partner/Executive Producer David Lyons.
Read More »Beef Films Assembles National Sales Team
SANTA MONICA, CA, September 8, 2010 – Production company Beef Films has secured Cathi Connor (cathi@cathiconnorinc.com) for Midwest representation, with Texas/Oklahoma representation to be handled by Robin Pickett and Associates (robinreps@yahoo.com). Jennifer Hertslet of Hertslet Reps (jen@hertsletreps.com) represents the company on the East Coast.
Executive Producer Ashley Adams oversees West Coast sales for Beef Films and Chop House Edit, in which she is partnered with Stephen Hens.
The Beef Films roster is comprised of directors Larry Charles, Pascal Franchot, Adam Martin, Michael Pescasio, Joe Schaak, Nick Spooner, and Danny T.
Read More »Bandito Brothers Partners with Sean Cushing, Stephen Lawes, in Cantina Creative
CULVER CITY, CA, August 20, 2010 – Full service media company Bandito Brothers has partnered with Producer Sean Cushing and Director/VFX Supervisor Stephen Lawes to launch Cantina Creative LLC, a design and VFX studio located in Culver City, California.
Prior to forming Cantina, Cushing and Lawes (pictured, l-r) served as Executive Producer and Creative Director, respectively, at Pixel Liberation Front (PLF). The pair have worked on such projects as Avatar, Iron Man 2, Terminator Salvation, and Matrix Revolutions. Cantina augments Bandito Brothers’ expertise in HD post, as showcased on recent projects for BMW, Mountain Dew, NASCAR and Toyota.
Read More »LITTLE RED ROBOT Secures Sandra Riley for West Coast Representation
San Francisco, CA, August 16, 2010 – Production company LITTLE RED ROBOT has secured San Francisco-based Sandra Riley of Riley Represents for West Coast representation.
MOO Studios: Director Molly Schiot Brings Her Many Talents to MOO
LOS ANGELES, CA, July 25, 2010 – LA-based commercial production company MOO Studios has added director Molly Schiot to its roster. Schiot’s talent is currently on display at Levi’s.com, as part of the brand’s Work Wear campaign. Additionally, a Schiot-helmed comedy short starring Malin Akerman is now appearing on FunnyOrDie.com, and August 27th will see the release of Schiot’s music video for Danish band The Raveonettes (the video, which is part of a series of representing Dr. Marten’s footwear, is a collaboration with photographer Cass Bird).
Read More »Arsenal FX: Yole Barrera Joins Expanding Team as VFX Producer
SANTA MONICA, CA, July 16, 2010 – Arsenal FX, the special effects boutique founded and owned by VFX artist Mark Leiss, has added VFX
Producer Yole Barrera to its staff. She joins a team that includes Leiss, Executive Producer Ashley Hydrick, Flame Artist/Compositor/Graphic Artist Joseph Grosso, and Sr. VFX Artist Terry Silberman, who came aboard in March. Her first project at Arsenal FX was producing the VFX for this year’s MTV Movie Awards opening and sketches starring Tom Cruise.
“Yole’s friendly demeanor and professional work ethic makes her another great addition to the facility,” said Leiss. “Her ability to deliver on time will certainly help bolster our current and future relationships in the industry.”
Read More »Sinuhe Xavier Takes the Double Diamonds with Bandito Brothers
CULVER CITY, CA, July 16, 2010 - Bandito Brothers has signed director/photographer Sinuhe Xavier for exclusive US spot representation. He was represented previously by Green Dot (as part of directing team GOLD), and directed projects for CAA that were produced through SMUGGLER.
His first assignment with Bandito Brothers is a Toyota campaign via Saatchi & Saatchi LA, currently being edited at Bandito Post. “We are extremely happy to have Sinuhe over here in Banditoland,” said Executive Producer Jeff Rohrer. “It is great to see the man in action, and he is a perfect fit for Bandito. We are going to rock together.”
