Animators/graphics designers Eric Hochstein and Mark Levy have joined Flite 3 Studios, Baltimore. Hochstein was previously a graphic artist with the 3M Corporation. He will be offering design and graphic services for the firm’s corporate, educational and advertising agency clients. Levy worked as a graphic artist at Patuxent Publishing. He will be specializing in the design and execution of 3-D graphics. Flite 3 Studios is a full service film, video and new media production facility, which includes two sound stages, multi-camera location productions and digital linear and nonlinear editing, audio production and postproduction services.….Michael T. Nicolaou has been added to the staff of Blur Studio, Venice, Calif. He will serve as general manager for the visual effects, animation and design studio. Previously, Nicolaou worked at Boxx Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Linux-based hardware and software solutions based in Austin, Texas. He has also served as a regional director for technology solutions provider Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, Ala. While at Intergraph, Nicolaou introduced Windows and Linux solutions to numerous animation houses in the entertainment industry. Blur Studio provides computer animation and visual effects production services for feature films, episodic television series and television commercials….Troika Design Group, Hollywood, has added senior designer Reid Thompson. Earlier in his career, he had worked as a broadcast designer at now defunct Pittard Sullivan, where his clients included ABC, CBS, NBC, FX, Discovery Health, Antena 3 in Spain, and the German TV networks Junior and Kabel 1….
Stadium Signs Director Raúl for U.S. Commercial Representation
Stadium has added director Raúl to its U.S. commercial roster. His collaborations with global brands like Chevy, Coca-Cola, and Amazon have earned him top industry accolades, including a Cannes Lion and a D&AD Pencil.
Known for his sharp comedic timing and character driven campaigns, Raúl had previously been with Cap Gun Collective for U.S. commercial representation. He is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a Master's Degree in Film, and a graduate of the UCB School of Improv Comedy. Together, these experiences helped shape him as a visually compelling, absurdly hilarious storyteller.
“Stadium’s commitment to pushing creative boundaries while staying grounded in storytelling aligns perfectly with how I approach my work,” said Raúl. “They understand that humor, when done right, doesn’t just entertain—it connects.”
Tracie Norfleet, executive producer at Stadium, said, “Raúl has a gift for creating comedic work that feels effortless and relatable, while elevating it with a
cinematic edge. He brings a fresh perspective and an energy that’s contagious.”
Tyler Sgueglia, exec producer and head of production, added, “Raúl’s ability to balance humor, timing, and visual artistry is exceptional. He has a knack for capturing performances that are tonally on point. His talent for collaboration makes him an incredible addition to the team.”
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