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    THE MALLOYS DIRECT EA SPORTS' TRIBUTE TO JOHN MADDEN
    Paying tribute to football coach, broadcaster and video game pioneer John Madden–who passed away in December at the age of 85–EA Sports released Thanks, Coach, a film directed by The Malloys via Superprime Films.

    The film brings coach Madden to life from the perspective of those who have learned from him. Furthermore in EA’s Madden NFL 22, players will see an in-game tribute message with a QR code that directs them to the content.

    Rebecca Skinner, managing director of Superprime, served as exec producer of the film, with Betsy Blakemore producing. Thanks, Coach was edited by Matt Murphy of Exile.

    BOSTON JEWISH FILM NAMES ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
    Lisa Gossels, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker whose films have garnered myriad awards including a National Emmy, is the new artistic director at Boston Jewish Film. Gossels, a Wayland, Mass. native, will curate BJF’s annual film festivals and play a lead role in BJF’s High School Antisemitism Initiative and Boston area filmmaking clinics. Susan Adler continues as executive director at Boston Jewish Film.

    A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University, Gossels directed and produced The Children of Chabannes, an Emmy-winning film about a tiny French village whose inhabitants saved more than 400 Jewish refugee children during World War II. Gossels’ father, Peter, and uncle Werner were two of the saved children. Lisa Gossels also directed and produced My So-Called Enemy, a seven-year coming of age story that follows a group of Palestinian and Israeli teenage girls–from their first meeting at a women’s leadership program in New Jersey back to their lives in the Middle East. Both of the films screened at the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

    “I believe deeply in the unique ability of film to open hearts and minds, educate and inspire,” says Gossels, who recently returned to the Boston area after 30+ years in New York City. “Just as I believe in the power of Jewish film to amplify the rich diversity and complexity of Jewish and Israeli experience. I am delighted to be joining Boston Jewish Film as it enters its 34th year."

    PEOPLE ON THE MOVE…
    Havas Media Group has promoted Greg James to global chief transformation officer. James will be responsible for the newly formed Strategic Development and Client Experience team, a global hub focused on leading future-forward strategic growth initiatives for the agency and clients. His remit includes serving as executive sponsor on Havas Media Group’s largest global accounts, while also driving operational and strategic client experience excellence across the agency’s portfolio. The Strategic Development and Client Experience team is one of four newly established global hubs that will guide Havas Media Group’s global transformation into the future. All reporting into global chief executive Peter Mears, the other hubs are Product Operations & Investments, People Experience and Finance, Legal and IT. James has been part of the Havas Group family for more than 15 years, most recently serving as global chief strategy officer.  James was responsible for ushering in some of Havas Media Group’s most transformative global initiatives including becoming the first agency to join the Conscious Advertising Network, the creation of Havas Media Group’s Social Equity Marketplace and BIPOC Media Network….

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    Gloria Colangelo joins Identity as managing partner

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024

    Production company Identity has brought Gloria Colangelo on board as managing partner.

    Having spent decades in the production industry in senior roles, including a lengthy tenure as executive producer at companies Assembly and MacGuffin Films, Colangelo brings a wealth of experience to her new position at Identity, which marks a professional evolution of her own. “After an incredibly fulfilling career, I reached a point where I was ready to take on a new challenge and pursue a longtime goal of becoming a partner--playing a more direct role in shaping a company’s vision, fostering talent, and driving meaningful growth,” she said.

    As managing partner at Identity, Colangelo effectively reunites with former colleague, EP Molly Mitchell, and assumes a more hands-on role in shaping the company’s vision and trajectory. “Molly and I are deeply involved,” said Colangelo, “in every aspect of production, from sales and bidding to overseeing shoots and wrapping jobs. This approach feels natural to me, as I’ve always thrived in a role where I’m engaged in all stages of the process. I’m also extremely grateful for the opportunity to be working with owner/EP Joe Masi, someone who I’d admired from afar, and having the support of his belief in our vision.”

    Along with her day-to-day operations, Colangelo is also playing a pivotal role in bolstering Identity’s already strong roster of directing talent. For the new managing partner, however, it’s important that connecting new and existing storytellers occur rather naturally. “I didn’t come to Identity with a set roster,” she explained. “Instead, as I made the decision to embark on this new journey, a few directors I’d worked closely with expressed a strong interest in joining... Read More

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