The Directors Network (TDN), the talent agency for commercial freelance directors, directors of photography, and director/cinematographers, has signed director/DP Jasmin Kuhn and welcomed back director Liz Hinlein. Kuhn brings to the TDN roster a cutting-edge, design-focused style and a portfolio that boasts clients from Head + Shoulders and L’Oreal to Samsung to P+G. Since graduating from the Art Center College of Design, Kuhn has won numerous awards for her work as a director and cinematographer both domestically and internationally. She is currently preparing her feature film debut. Meanwhile returning to TDN is Hinlein, an award-winning director whose work spans advertising, features and VR. Hinlein has spearheaded national and international campaigns for Dove, Oral B, and MAC Cosmetics, among many others. Both Kuhn and Hinlein are based in Los Angeles….
Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA) has signed DP Bing Sokolsky, ASC for representation and booked for him work on season 5 of the TV series Fear The Walking Dead…DDA has also booked DP Giles Nuttgens on the feature film Greed, DP Paul Cameron, ASC on the feature 17 Bridges, DP Frankie Demarco on the TV series The Enemy Within, DP Xavier Grobet, ASC on the Netflix series Unbelievable, DP Amy Vincent, ASC on season 3 of the TV series Legion, costume designer Christopher Lawrence on the feature Wander Darkly, and production designer Deana Sidney on the TV series The Food That Built America….
Cast & Crew’s CAPS Payroll has promoted Todd Dyer to VP, sales specializing in the handling of venues, music tours and live events clients. Cast & Crew is a provider of technology-enabled payroll and human resources, accounting and financial management, and workflow and productivity solutions to the entertainment industry….
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More