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    Ben Clark appointed managing director of The Mill London

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    LONDON --

    The Mill, part of the Technicolor Group, has appointed Ben Clark to serve as managing director of the London studio, directly reporting to president Mark Benson. Clark brings a wealth of experience across the brand, production, and agency sectors. Prior to joining The Mill, Clark worked at The & Partnership, founded Acne, a full-service production company (subsequently acquired by Deloitte Digital), and most recently, was EMEA chief production officer, McCann Worldgroup and Craft.

    Clark’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for The Mill as the company continues to innovate across its global studios, leveraging new technologies to drive creativity across multiple platforms.

    Benson said of Clark, “His vast experience will undoubtedly support our work as we evolve in today’s rapidly shifting market.”

    “The Mill’s legacy of creative innovation is unparalleled, and I’m eager to collaborate with our award- winning artists and technologists to deliver groundbreaking experiences for our clients,” said Clark who added, “By empowering our teams with AI tools and fostering strong partnerships, we can enhance our capabilities and stay at the forefront of technological trends.”

    With the expertise of The Mill’s sister studios–MPC, Mikros Animation, and Technicolor Games–the company is positioned to offer innovative solutions at scale. Clark concluded, “The Mill’s unique creative strength, combined with this collaboration, enables us to continue producing culturally significant and effective content for clients worldwide.”

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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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