Global production company We Fly Coach has added Allison Cantor as executive producer in its Santa Monica, Calif. office. Cantor, who was previously managing director of sister animatics company Animated Storyboards, will lead global marketing and sales for the production company as well as oversee production out of We Fly Coach’s West Coast studio.
She brings with her nearly a decade of experience in marketing, business development and brand strategy for creative companies across production and post production. Cantor will also work on sourcing new talent for We Fly Coach, expanding its diverse directorial roster to accommodate the influx of nontraditional projects that they have seen in the past several years.
After studying communications at Indiana University of Bloomington, Cantor spent a brief stint in the legal space in NYC before shifting to entertainment marketing, landing in digital distribution at MTV Networks. In 2010, she joined Animated Storyboards as marketing director in NYC, handling marketing, new business, branding and team development for the North American market. In 2012, she made her way to the West Coast to launch their Santa Monica studio, spearheading the growth of the studio’s L.A. presence as well as working closely with global marketing, sales and production teams. Cantor was promoted to global marketing director in 2014, overseeing marketing efforts across the animatics company’s 10 international offices.
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More