The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica, has taken on representation for Luma Pictures, a Venice, Calif.-based visual effects house founded in 2002 by effects supervisor Payam Shohadai and producer/director Jonathan Betuel.
The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica, has taken on representation for Luma Pictures, a Venice, Calif.-based visual effects house founded in 2002 by effects supervisor Payam Shohadai and producer/director Jonathan Betuel. Luma is active in features (Underworld: Evolution, Sky Captain, Into The Blue) and commercials (an NBA campaign for Nike)……New York-based 21Boom, a shop specializing in graphic design and animation, has secured independent rep Lauren McNamara to handle the Midwest….Tim Arnold has been promoted from West Coast sales manager to VP/national sales manager for the music library division of Salt Lake City-headquartered Non-Stop Music……DP Yon Thomas has signed with Innovative Artists, Santa Monica, for exclusive representation in spots and music videos…..Montana Artists Agency, Los Angeles, now reps DP Chris Norr exclusively in all areas…..In the 6/9 item on Dattner Dispoto and Associates, Los Angeles, taking on representation in features, commercials and videos for several DPs, one of those cinematographers’ names was misspelled. The DP’s full name is Bobby Bukowski…..
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