Creative technology company Giantstep has secured indie firm Heart, Brains & Nerve for branded content and commercial representation in the Midwest. Giantstep–which leverages design, visual effects, animation, programming, virtual production, and more to reimagine consumer experiences between the virtual and physical worlds for brand, agency and entertainment clients– has offices in Los Angeles and Seoul. Indie firm Heart, Brains & Nerve was founded by Nathan Skillicorn in 2010….
Backyard Productions has hired Rich Schafler as executive producer, head of sales. Schafler brings years of experience to the new role following two decades of running Schafler Artists, where he represented and managed the careers of leading directors and artists….