Rep firm Robin Frank Management has rebranded as This is Frank
Rep firm Robin Frank Management has rebranded as This is Frank, taking the approach of representing individual directors from various production company rosters. At the helm is president Robin Frank, who first gained prominence in the music video world before expanding her business to include commercials and varied content in 2005. Nancy Kagan, formerly of Runaway International Productions, has joined Frank's sales force, bringing a background in domestic and international production and sales….Ambitious Entertainment has taken on representation of writer/director/producer David Leaf for worldwide TV and film assignments. Perhaps best known for his feature-length documentaries (John Lennon, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Bee Gees), Leaf has been a key creative figure in hundreds of hours of music-variety, live event specials/series and pop culture retrospectives on such iconic figures as Billy Joel, Elton John, Norman Lear, Dean Martin, the Marx Brothers and the Beatles….
Brand New School Extends Reach Internationally Via Partnership With Animation Studio BRUT
Brand New School (BNS) has entered into a strategic partnership with BRUT, a Barcelona-based animation studio. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in BNS’s expansion strategy, with BRUT serving as its inaugural global outpost.
Under the leadership of executive creative director Martin Allais, who will now be represented by BNS for directorial ventures, BRUT joins BNS as part of its collective roster. This partnership combines BNS’s established reputation for innovative creative work with BRUT’s expertise in diverse artistic techniques, including 2D cel animation, stop-motion, 3D animation, and seamless integration of live action.
With Allais leading BNS Spain, Brand New School is expanding its reach to serve a growing network of global clients. This partnership incorporates BRUT’s fresh methodology of working and diverse pool of talent to create content that resonates across cultures. Located in the heart of the European market, the new BNS location will further support and enhance its work with international clients, broadening its ability to meet their unique needs. This partnership represents a thoughtful blend of creativity and expertise, designed to strengthen and grow Brand New School’s global presence.
BRUT was founded by director Allais as an experimental incubator for innovative ideas and techniques. He is also a multidisciplinary artist of Latinx heritage who brings a wealth of creative experience to the partnership. His portfolio spans commercials for global brands like Oreo, Facebook, Samsung, and Dr. Pepper, earning accolades including Cannes Lions for his work on the Samsung Holiday campaign. Recently, Allais’ animated VR experience capturing New York City’s punk scene in the ‘70s, narrated by... Read More