Finger Music & Sound Design has secured Martin Cloutier as its exclusive rep in Canada.
Finger Music & Sound Design has secured Martin Cloutier as its exclusive rep in Canada. Based in Montreal, Cloutier has worked in a wide range of fields related to development in the music/entertainment industry, most recently redefining the musical direction of radio channel Espace Musique for crown corporation Radio-Canada/CBC. Previously, Cloutier consulted for music channels owned by Astral Media, Canada's largest private broadcaster, and headed campaigns for indie record label Audiogram….Frank Salvino has joined CSS Studios as director of feature film business development. Salvino will service existing feature film clients and seek to develop new sales for companies within the CSS Studios group, including Soundelux, Todd-AO, Sound One, Modern Music and POP Sound. He will report to Jeffrey Eisner, sr VP, feature film and television business development. Salvino brings to CSS nearly 20 years of experience as a post supervisor, including nine years at New Line Cinema where he held the title VP, feature post production. He has worked as a freelance post production supervisor for the past two years. His more than two dozen film credits include Hall Pass, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, 17 Again and Pride and Glory….Dave Payette has joined Snell as global sales director. Payette will lead Snell's worldwide sales effort, overseeing operations in the U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Lebanon, India, Hong Kong, China, and the U.S. which deliver technology solutions and services to broadcast and media customers in over 100 countries. He will spearhead strategic initiatives through direct and indirect channels around the globe in support of Snell's continued growth and geographic expansion. Payette will be based in Reading, U.K., and report to Simon Derry, Snell CEO….
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 BNSโs 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 BNSโs established reputation for innovative creative work with BRUTโs 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 BRUTโs 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 Schoolโs 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, Allaisโ animated VR experience capturing New York Cityโs punk scene in the โ70s, narrated by... Read More