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Bandito Brothers Shifts Hot Wheels Into High Gear

CULVER CITY, CA, May 20, 2011 — Hot Wheels has just released a breathtaking 1:30 trailer for their expansive brand re-awareness campaign. That campaign culminates in the broadcast of a world-record breaking stunt at the Indy 500 on May 29. Featuring stunt driving with life-size Hot Wheels models and VFX worthy of a blockbuster action flick, the spot was created via Mistress and produced by Bandito Brothers. It builds on the Area-51 mythology the classic toy brand created for their “Hot Wheels For Real” campaign. Hot Wheels has secured airtime on ABC to showcase the high-adrenaline spot, and the brand’s Internet videos boast over 2 million views.

PRESS – Social Studios

Veteran Executive Producer Michele Maples has launched Social Studios, a full-service production company uniting talent and expertise in the development and creation of commercials for TV and the Web; music videos; and long-form projects.

• Shoot – Social Studios Opens Under Aegis of EP Maples 11.10
• Shots – Social Studios Launches 11.10
• Stash – Veteran EP Maples Launches Social Studios 11.10

PRESS – MOO Studios – 2010

2010

• Screen – Bernard, Stevens rep MOO Studios in the Midwest 10.10
• Shoot – MOO Studios secured Tracy Bernard and Robin Stevens for Midwest representation 10.10
• SourceEcreative – L.A.-based MOO Studios has added director Molly Schiot to its roster 09.10
• Screen – MOO Studios Secures Mary Ford & Co. for East Coast Representation 09.10
• Ads of the World – Del Taco: Super Special Show Episode 6 – 08.10
• Best Ads on TV – Del Taco: Super Special Show Episode 6 – 08.10

Social Studios Launches with a Culture of Collaboration in Production, Design and VFX

Santa Monica, CA, November 15, 2010 – Veteran Executive Producer Michele Maples has launched Social Studios, a full-service production company uniting talent and expertise in the development and creation of commercials for TV and the Web; music videos; and long-form projects. A team of Directors, Designers, and Visual Effects Artists will collaborate under the Social Studios umbrella, drawing on the company’s live action production capabilities and the resources of its in-house visual effects arm. Initial work produced under the Social Studios banner includes projects for the FX Network (“Sons of Anarchy” Promos), Microsoft Kin, and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

Social Studios’ diverse international creative team includes Director/Designers Onesize, Kaktus, Emnet Mulugeta, and Visual Effects Designer and Flame Artist, Verdi Sevenhuysen. Maples previously presided over production company The Arsenal, which had a similar, if more modest, model; with the presence of Sevenhuysen, and accommodating the growing scope of its projects, Social Studios has a more expansive array of in-house resources, hence the rebranding effort.

MOO Studios: Toshiba ‘Car’ Leaps Off The Screen

Director Andy Huang of MOO Studios helmed this new ad, which plays like a beautiful car spot but is in fact a showpiece for the Toshiba Cinema Series LED TV in 3D.  The spot draws a parallel between an exhilarating ride and the experience of watching you favorite programs in 3D on the Toshiba. Titled “Car,” the commercial combines live action with VFX, all produced by MOO Studios. The television was shot on MOO’s motion control stage, with a CG TV and other visual effects created by Huang, who also edited. Live action elements included the talent and vehicle, filmed on location in Malibu and Burbank, CA.

eight vfx: Target Kaleidescope Fashion Spectacular at The Standard NY

With notable collaborations ranging from directors such as David Lynch, James Mangold, Ruben Fleischer, and Olivier Gondry, to brands like HP, Sprint, PlayStation, and Guinness,  eight vfx has executed one of its most eye-catching and crowd-pleasing projects to date: crafting an elaborate lighting animation display for the “Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular,” which took place the night of August 18, at The Standard Hotel in New York.

The experiential display, which involved transforming 155 rooms containing 66 dancers, into pixels, backed by a 30-piece orchestra, required technical prowess and a visionary outlook, to say the least. Thankfully, neither of these were in short supply, due in no small part to the commitment of the eight vfx team, and lead animator Michael Figge.

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.

PRESS – Arsenal FX

2011

• Shoot- VFX, Post & Animation: Entering Another Dimension- Mark Leiss 04.11
• Creativity – Asics :33 04.11
• Shoot- Spring Top 10 Visual Effects & Animation Chart 04.11
• Shoot- Screenwork: Dr. Dre’s “I Need A Doctor” 04.11
• UNMASK- Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey: I Need A Doctor 03.11
  

2010

U.S. Cellular “Fireworks”

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.”

eight vfx: Sprint’s Latest Theatrical Spot

Collaborating once again with “Zombieland” director Ruben Fleischer, the team at eight vfx delivers a follow up to their initial “2010 Cinema” spot for Sprint via Goodby, Silverstein & Partners.

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