Workman, New York, has been signed to handle East Coast sales for bicoastal companies Next Media, WildLife Management and OneSuch Films….Pitch, New York, has signed Jack Lewis of Lewis and Associates, Chicago, as Midwest rep… Chicago-based Nikki Weiss & Co. is now handling Midwest sales for design/effects/live action production house The Attik, which has bases in New York, San Francisco, London and Sydney….Patti Hereau, and her associate Mark DuFour of Chicago-based independent repping firm Hereau, have been named to handle the Midwest for Big Trout Pictures, the San Francisco shop headed by executive producer Griff Marshall….Two artisans represented by United Talent Agency (UTA), Beverly Hills, Calif., have wrapped work on feature film projects, and are once again available for commerial and music video work. DP Barry Peterson finished principal photography on Plague Season, while production designer KK Barrett wrapped work on Adaptation…
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