The Omnilab Group, one of Australia’s largest privately owned media services companies, has acquired AAV Limited’s Digital Media Services group, which includes Digital Pictures Melbourne and Sydney, Iloura Melbourne, Comcopy Imagestream, Flagstaff Studios, Digital Pictures Interactive, AAV PAX, AAV New Zealand, and a 50 percent stake in DubSat. Omnilab adds these assets to its existing independent businesses which include: The Lab Sydney, Ambience Entertainment, The Playroom Sydney, Cornerpost and Island Films….Santa Monica-headquartered Ascent Media Group, parent of such companies as R!OT and Company 3, announced that Minneapolis-based digital production studio Met/Hodder has become the latest shop to serve as a UP Satellite host site. The technology allows ad agencies and other users of telecine services to collaborate remotely and in real time with colorists at Ascent Media facilities in Southern California and New York. To accommodate the service, a “virtual telecine suite” has been set up at Met/Hodder that includes a calibrated monitor and proprietary Ascent Media technology. Clients at Met/Hodder can now observe ongoing telecine work in real time while communicating with the colorist via speaker phone or video conference….Melissa Nusbaum has joined New York-based hybrid editorial/production/interactive design house Convergence as a senior producer. She formerly served as a postproduction producer for Consulate, New York, for two years, working on campaigns for such clients as Chevy, Clairol, Cover Girl and L’Oreal. Nusbaum earlier worked in production at Outsider and Digital Kitchen, both in Chicago….Colorist John Palmisano has joined the staff of Miami-based Cineworks Digital Studios Inc. He rounds out a roster of colorists that includes Leonardo Stagno, Matt Perrin and Raphael Perez. An 18-year industry veteran, Palmisano was most recently at Manhattan Transfer/Miami. His reel includes commercials for McDonald’s, American Express, Pampers and Volkswagen….TV/film design studio b Creative has been launched in-house at Broadway Video, New York. Heading the new venture as creative director is designer Jodelle Reed-Devaney. Lisanne McDonald is executive producer and Cathlyn Cantone is director, marketing and creative services, for b Creative….Gina Martorana, formerly of The Reel People Company, New York, has joined Rooftop Edit, New York, as executive producer….Charlex, New York, won a BDA World Gold Award for its M&M’s “River Rock” spot via BBDO New York….
Directors Amy+Pilar and Jose Antonio Prat Join Reform School
Boutique content production company Reform has added comedy directing duo Amy+Pilar (Amy York Rubin and Pilar Boehm) and award-winning multicultural director Jose Antonio Prat to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded entertainment.
Partners in both life and art, Amy+Pilar are know for their sharp wit and comedic timing. Their synchronicity is evident in a body of work across TV, film and commercials. Prior to joining Reform School, Amy+Pilar had been repped in the ad market by production company Knucklehead.
Amy has directed high-profile comedy sketches featuring stars like Amy Schumer, Kate McKinnon, and Sarah Silverman. On the episodic front, Amy has helmed for series such as Fresh Off the Boat, Casual, Superstore and Angie Tribeca--as well as the pilot for the hit Netflix comedy Dead to Me.
Before joining forces with Amy behind the camera, Pilar was a psychotherapist, a background that informs her ability to create fascinating characters and stage irresistible, nuanced performances. Amy and Pilar’s shared passion for comedy brought them together. Their collaboration began with a Synchrony Bank campaign, starring cult-comedy favorite Maribeth Monroe (Workaholics), and they went on to direct the pilot of the Hulu series Love, Victor. Amy+Pilar’s ad fare also includes spots for Uber’s “Go-Get” campaign and “Shift,” starring Martin Starr.
“We have been fans of Amy and Pilar for a long time,” said Ryan Ennis, executive director at Reform School. “They excel at capturing comedic performances and dialogue. Coming from the TV and L.A. comedy scenes, they’ve built a strong following and collaborated with some of our favorite funny people.... Read More