Lauren Bleiweiss has been hired as executive producer at creative editorial house Final Cut New York. She had been exec producer of music/sound house Human where she was involved in developing the brand as well as extending the company’s global reach with additional offices in London and Los Angeles. She oversaw assorted notable jobs for Human, spanning such clients as Coca-Cola, Nike, Stella, American Express, Jameson, UPS and Fanta.
Prior to Human, Bleiweiss worked at Zander Reps, representing such companies as Backyard and Brand New School.
Final Cut maintains offices in New York, L.A. and London. New York editors include Ashley Kreamer, JD Smyth, Jeff Buchanan, Michael Dart Wadsworth, Patrick Colman, Sarah Iben, Sonejuhi Siniha, Stephane Dumonceau. Final Cut’s talent roster also sports sound designer Terressa Tate.
Brand New School Extends Reach Internationally Via Partnership With Animation Studio BRUT
Brand New School (BNS) has entered into a strategic partnership with BRUT, a Barcelona-based animation studio. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in BNS’s expansion strategy, with BRUT serving as its inaugural global outpost.
Under the leadership of executive creative director Martin Allais, who will now be represented by BNS for directorial ventures, BRUT joins BNS as part of its collective roster. This partnership combines BNS’s established reputation for innovative creative work with BRUT’s expertise in diverse artistic techniques, including 2D cel animation, stop-motion, 3D animation, and seamless integration of live action.
With Allais leading BNS Spain, Brand New School is expanding its reach to serve a growing network of global clients. This partnership incorporates BRUT’s fresh methodology of working and diverse pool of talent to create content that resonates across cultures. Located in the heart of the European market, the new BNS location will further support and enhance its work with international clients, broadening its ability to meet their unique needs. This partnership represents a thoughtful blend of creativity and expertise, designed to strengthen and grow Brand New School’s global presence.
BRUT was founded by director Allais as an experimental incubator for innovative ideas and techniques. He is also a multidisciplinary artist of Latinx heritage who brings a wealth of creative experience to the partnership. His portfolio spans commercials for global brands like Oreo, Facebook, Samsung, and Dr. Pepper, earning accolades including Cannes Lions for his work on the Samsung Holiday campaign. Recently, Allais’ animated VR experience capturing New York City’s punk scene in the ‘70s, narrated by... Read More