Framestore Promotes Jon Collins to Worldwide President of Integrated Advertising
Framestore is promoting Jon Collins, currently founder and president of the company’s New York operation, to the newly created role of president of integrated advertising (worldwide). In his new role, Collins will oversee Framestore’s ongoing evolution from supplier to strategic partner. To achieve this, Collins will focus on integrating the company’s wide-ranging skill set... »
Light of Day Signs Natalie Wollman as Colorist
New York-based visual effects studio Light of Day has hired Natalie Wollman as the studio's new colorist. She brings more than 10 years of experience in the European and Asian TV and film market to role. "Colorists are a critical member of any VFX A-team," said Light of Day managing partner Amy Taylor. "We are... »
Speedshape Signs Chad Cooper As Director of Business Development
Speedshape has signed Chad Cooper as director of business development for the hybrid CGI, interactive, 3D company. Cooper, who brings 13-years of experience in advertising and postproduction to his new post, will head up client services and new business at the company’s Detroit-based flagship facility. In addition, he will oversee the growth of its... »
Michael Benavente Joins Soundelux
Supervising sound editor Michael Benavente has joined Soundelux. Benavente arrives with more than 40 credits as a supervising sound editor, including the comedies No Strings Attached, Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Idiocracy. He also served as ADR Supervisor on Moneyball, recently nominated for an Academy Award for sound mixing. His latest project is Think... »
Optimus Santa Monica’s Hovig Menakian Promoted to Editor
Optimus has promoted Hovig Menakian to editor. Based out of Optimus Santa Monica, Menakian most recently cut spots for the Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos launch, which are currently airing. »
Kaboom Signs Director/DP Kent Harvey
Kaboom Productions has added director/DP Kent Harvey to its roster. For almost 20 years Harvey has circled the globe filming in extreme conditions for high-profile commercials, documentaries, television shows and feature films. »
Director Jeff Gorman Joins The Joneses
Acclaimed comedy director Jeff Gorman has joined The Joneses. Gorman’s accomplishments in comedic advertising include some of the most memorable ads of all time, including work for American Express, Bud Light, Little Caesar’s, Staples and Lexus. His work has garnered numerous advertising awards, including the Palme D'Or from the Cannes Film Festival, as well... »
Legend3D Appoints New COO and CFO
San Diego-based 2D-to-3D conversion specialists Legend3D announced that Tom Sinnott will now serve as chief operating officer (COO) and Steven Wolkenstein will take the role of chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Dr. Barry Sandrew, who previously held the role of COO, will continue to serve as Legend3D's president, chief creative officer (CCO) and... »
Rascal Films Adds Tony-Winning Director to its Roster
Rascal Films has signed well-known Broadway director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw. Nicholaw won the 2011 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for his work as co-director of The Book of Mormon. With Rascal Films, Nicholaw will apply his talents to the commercial realm. »
Nice Shoes Promotes Lenny Mastrandrea to Head of Color
NYC-based Nice Shoes is promoting veteran colorist Lenny Mastrandrea to head of color. The 15-year Nice Shoes veteran will place an emphasis on talent development, technological advancement, efficiency and business growth for the studio's menu of color offerings, including its digital dailies partnership with MTI Film, its on-set color supervision services and its remote... »
