Original music house Comma has bolstered its national presence with a new studio, a new hire and a promotion in New York City, along with additional personnel in its Los Angeles studio.
While Comma has moved into a penthouse studio on Broadway in the Tribeca neighborhood, its New York City-based executive producer of the past three years, Michael Paoletta, takes on a new position as A&R/music supervisor. Before producing for Comma, Paoletta was the brand marketing editor and dance/electronic music editor of Billboard magazine. As Paoletta anchors Comma’s NY studio, his new title reflects the vital role he plays connecting artists and their music with the advertising, branding, and entertainment communities.
He noted that with more music searches and licensing requests being fielded, it behooved Comma to devote more time and resources to artists and repertoire. “The traditional music house model is no more,” said Paoletta. “Comma’s foundation is original music for advertising, but there is also much work for us in film, TV, and other creative outlets. At the end of the day, it’s about having the postcard-perfect emotional connection between band and brand—whatever the medium. We are a one-stop shop for all music-related solutions.”
Taking over the day-to-day producing in New York is Lauren Pecorella, who comes to Comma from ONE, the production arm of postproduction mainstay Optimus. Pecorella and Paoletta are joined by Matt Kelly, a composer who recently moved to New York after establishing himself as part of Comma’s Chicago team. Kelly’s music can be heard in spots for such clients as Allstate, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, Alka-Seltzer and Payless.
Earlier this year, longtime Comma Chicago producer Becca Scampini moved out west where she assumed the role of sr. producer. Scampini has worked hand-in-hand with Comma’s managing director Bonny Dolan for four years. She joins Comma’s three West Coast Composers—Justin Hori, Josh Good, and Mark Scearce—who recently moved into new studios on the border of Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
Libby Morris, who drops the “associate” from her producer title, now commandeers Comma’s Chicago team. She completes Comma’s coast-to-coast team of producers. Larry Pecorella, Comma co-founder/creative director and current Association of Music Producers (AMP) president, said of his company’s evolution, “Our changes are allowing us to take full advantage of the opportunities being presented. We have the ability to work and be fully integrated in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.” Larry Pecorella’s longstanding Comma colleague is co-founder/creative director Bryan Rheude.
Comma was launched in 2001. In 2007, Comma opened Particle, an independent post audio and sound design facility, featuring three surround/ISDN capable mix rooms. In 2010, Comma launched Onda, offering integrated music and audio solutions to the Hispanic market.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More