Mixed media/animation houses Hornet and Blinkink, headquartered respectively in New York and London, have entered into a transatlantic alliance that brings their talent together and is designed to extend their reach creatively and geographically.
Exclusively available in the U.S. through Hornet will be the full Blinkink roster of directors including Noah Harris, Simon Willows, Joseph Mann, Elliot Dear and Sumo Science.
Joining the Blinkink roster via Hornet will be established directors like Peter Sluszka, Guilherme Marcondes, Yves Geleyn, and Dan & Jason as well as up-and-coming yet already recognized talents like Julia Pott and Mikey Please.
The nature of the relationship between Hornet and Blinkink goes beyond a typical representation agreement. Both studios have a shared commitment to nurture and grow their talent across commercials, shorts, music videos, and long-form content for TV and film. “Many companies have their guard up when it comes to representation,” said Hornet partner Michael Feder. “They want to protect their brand and hold the best work on their side. In doing so, they limit the potential for the greatest possible outcome. Hornet has always been about letting creativity flourish. That’s why this partnership makes so much sense. Both creative forces will work together, share ideas, and play off one another to broaden the creative potential for our clients.”
Blinkink is a division of Blink Productions in the U.K.
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