ModOp Films, the Hollywood, Calif,-based production house headed by co-founders, managing director Rossi Cannon and partner Steve Schofield, has secured Marla Moss to serve as West Coast rep. ModOp’s directorial roster includes Paul Goldman, Scott Toepfer, Mat Humphrey, Steve Antin, Dana Christiaansen, KRONCK, Ram Baruch and the recently signed Juergen Bollmeyer….,
Dattner Dispoto and Associates has signed DP Kolja Brandt (Hector and the Search for Happiness directed by Peter Chelsom), production designer Dara Wishingrad (Advantageous, a 2015 Sundance Film Festival selection directed by Jennifer Phang) and editor Tad Dennis (whose credits include the NBC series Parenthood)….
Agency vet Craig Alan Schoenbaum has joined NY-based previz and digital content studio Napoleon as sales representative and will utilize his industry network to generate leads and sales and qualify new business prospects with a focus on art for storyboards and animatics. Napoleon’s Art Studio sports six in-house artists and an international stable of 40-plus illustrators. With the addition of Schoenbaum, Napoleon’s business development team expands to four, a reflection of its overall expansion into new products and services….
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More