Hybrid Edit + Content has secured Perry Tongate of Perry Reps for sales representation in the Texas and Southeast territories. West and East Coast sales are handled by executive producer Gail Butler….Imaginary Forces (IF) is expanding its reach within the video game industry by naming Derek C. Smith as the studio’s new director of business development, gaming. With over 15 years of experience working in interactive entertainment, Smith has extensive expertise within every facet of the video game production process, from testing and publishing to development. Smith has produced a number of top video game titles, overseeing a diverse array of artists, during his recent five-and-a-half-year tenure with Sony Computer Entertainment America as associate producer. Smith first met IF’s team when collaborating on main, end and flashback sequences for the PlayStation3 games God of War III and God of War: Ascension. Impressed by IF’s stylized, cinematic work, he fostered a working relationship with the IF team while at Sony….Kevin Batten and his Pop-Arts Management are now handling representation on the West Coast for Venice, Calif.-based VFX studio Brewster Parsons….Carlos Penny has joined Oishii Creative as head of business Development. He comes to the creative agency with more than a decade of business development experience, including positions at production companies SD MEDIA and FILTER. Penny’s hiring signals Oishii Creative’s continued evolution, embracing strategic partnerships with a focus on multidisciplinary talent and investing in proprietary technology, mobile video and multi-channel networks….Below-the-line talent agent Kirk Orlando has launched Orlando Agency in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Unlike his previous company Orlando Management, which exclusively represented DPs and production designer, Orlando Agency also carries new below-the-line talent categories. The Orlando Agency roster represents editors, costume designers, hair & make-up artists, production sound mixers and script supervisors for commercials and music videos. Several DPs are also available as directors/cameramen through the agency….
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