Director Marco Gentile has joined The Institute, the production company headed by director Michael Bay and executive producer Scott Gardenhour. Gentile continues to be repped internationally by Wanda in France and Filmmaster in Italy and Spain.
Having been heavily involved in the art, film and fashion industries in his native Italy, Gentile was awarded the prestigious Fulbright scholarship to pursue an advanced degree at Emerson in Boston. Accordingly, Gentile moved stateside and earned a Master’s in Media Arts. He went on to spend time in Los Angeles honing his craft, establishing himself over the years as a director, becoming sought after in different disciplines, including fashion filmmaking.
Gentile’s ode to the legacy of the rock star for Rolling Stone magazine won a Silver Lion at the 2010 Cannes International Advertising. His directorial credits span such clients as Adidas, Mercedes Benz, Sky, Carrera and Tod’s.
Prior to The Institute, Gentile was repped in the U.S. by DNA via that company’s relationship with London-based production house Stamp, which at the time handled him in the U.K.
Gardenhour and Bay founded The Institute in 2001. The company has gone on to create and produce effective marketing and multi-media productions for global brand leaders such as Nike, Chevy, EA, Hallmark, Asahi, Burger King, Mercedes Benz and Victoria Secret.
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