MPC–a global visual effects and creative production studio known for its work in commercials, feature films, and immersive technology–has set its sr. leadership team in the U.S. for MPC Advertising. Justin Brukman has been appointed managing director of North America with Camila De Biaggi and Robert Owens taking the managing director reins for the New York and Los Angeles ad studios, respectively.
Brukman–previously MD of MPCNY and acting MD of MPCLA–will be responsible for the overall management and direction of the advertising business throughout North America.
De Biaggi has been promoted to Brukman’s previous role of MD of MPCNY.
And Owens, who recently joined MPC, is promoted to the role of MD, Advertising, MPCLA.
All three executives will join sr. management for MPC’s Global Advertising.
“Justin’s deep understanding of the U.S. market, his total command of every aspect of production and his knowledge of MPC and our brand makes him the ideal person to lead our efforts in North America,” said MPC CEO Mark Benson.
Brukman has been with MPC for more than 15 years. He joined the company in London in 2002 and rapidly established himself as a clear leader. In 2010, Brukman relocated to NY and was instrumental in launching the Soho studio and MPC’s presence in America’s largest advertising market.
De Biaggi joined MPCNY as head of production in 2013 and was quickly promoted to EP in 2014. During her time at MPC, she has played a leading role in working with top advertising agencies and directors in the production of award-winning visual effects campaigns. Now as MD, De Biaggi will oversee and continue to grow the vastly talented team in New York.
Owens has recently joined MPC, bringing with him over 14 years of industry experience. During the course of his career Owens has worked closely with many top directors, production companies and agencies, helping to realize their visions through the power of VFX. He came aboard MPC along with creative partners Claus Hansen (Flame artist and creative director) and Noah Caddis (sr. Flame artist).
MPC, a Technicolor company, also maintains VFX studios in London, Vancouver, Bangalore, Montreal, Amsterdam, Shanghai and Paris.
