Word is that directors Daniel Kleinman and Ringan Ledwidge
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Word is that directors Daniel Kleinman and Ringan Ledwidge are teaming to form a London production house. A moniker for the new venture has not yet been chosen, but the shop will be based at Kleinman’s current offices (Kleinman Productions). Ledwidge comes over from SmallFamilyBusiness, a house that is winding down operations….Director Stewart Cohen has signed with Directorz, Dallas….Wendy Brovetto has been named executive producer at New York-based creative design studio Pure. She comes over from Saucer Attack, New York, where she held the same title….Sound designer Roland Alley has joined New York-based Burst, the music/sound design sister shop to post house Creative Bubble, New York….Producer Geyla Robb has joined music, sound design and licensing shop Q Department, New York…..
Boutique content production company Reform has added comedy directing duo Amy+Pilar (Amy York Rubin and Pilar Boehm) and award-winning multicultural director Jose Antonio Prat to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded entertainment.
Partners in both life and art, Amy+Pilar are know for their sharp wit and comedic timing. Their synchronicity is evident in a body of work across TV, film and commercials. Prior to joining Reform School, Amy+Pilar had been repped in the ad market by production company Knucklehead.
Amy has directed high-profile comedy sketches featuring stars like Amy Schumer, Kate McKinnon, and Sarah Silverman. On the episodic front, Amy has helmed for series such as Fresh Off the Boat, Casual, Superstore and Angie Tribeca--as well as the pilot for the hit Netflix comedy Dead to Me.
Before joining forces with Amy behind the camera, Pilar was a psychotherapist, a background that informs her ability to create fascinating characters and stage irresistible, nuanced performances. Amy and Pilar’s shared passion for comedy brought them together. Their collaboration began with a Synchrony Bank campaign, starring cult-comedy favorite Maribeth Monroe (Workaholics), and they went on to direct the pilot of the Hulu series Love, Victor. Amy+Pilar’s ad fare also includes spots for Uber’s “Go-Get” campaign and “Shift,” starring Martin Starr.
“We have been fans of Amy and Pilar for a long time,” said Ryan Ennis, executive director at Reform School. “They excel at capturing comedic performances and dialogue. Coming from the TV and L.A. comedy scenes, they’ve built a strong following and collaborated with some of our favorite funny people.... Read More
