Final Cut Editorial, with offices in L.A., NY and London, has signed Novick Inc. to represent its editors on the West Coast. Brent Novick founded Novick Inc. in 1996 and now has a roster that includes SMUGGLER, division7, Farm League, Los York, Emerald, Caruso Co., Method Studios and New Math Music. Additionally, Novick is the head of West sales for both SMUGGLER and division7. Working with Novick is Matt Conforti, who also handles sales duties across the roster….
International production company Arts & Sciences, with offices in L.A., New York and London, has hired Elise Jeanrenaud as head of sales in the U.K. market. She will work closely with James Bland, managing director/EP/partner at A&S U.K. Prior to joining A&S, Jeanrenaud was the new business director at Another Film Company, and before that held the same position at Great Guns….
Chicago-based Sonixphere, music and sound creators for advertising, series TV and film, has brought Matt Brooks aboard as head of international business development. The addition of Brooks comes at a strategic time for Sonixphere which is building on its U.S. based to expand globally, starting with Europe. Plans call for Sonixphere to begin operations (COVID-19 restrictions permitting) in Berlin, Germany this summer. Brooks previously served as regional director of operations at Sofar Sounds. Brooks spearheaded Sofar Sounds’ expansion initiatives while leading the subcommittee for Artist Diversity & Equity. He quickly developed the company’s operational strategies in response to COVID-19, executing over 250 live streams, panel discussions, and private digital events. Before switching to operations, Brooks booked artists for well over 500 Sofar Sounds events, including Andrew Bird, Jamila Woods, Tank & The Bangas, and Jessie Reyez….