Music service agency MAS, with offices in NY and L.A., has added Jennifer Johnson as executive producer and head of sales. She will work alongside MAS founding partner and managing director James Alvich in a creative role overseeing and managing current projects while also taking the lead in new business development. Besides her EP duties, Johnson will head sales strategy and the development of MAS’ direct-to-brand division. She will seek out growth opportunities for the company, working closely with agencies and her array of contacts to expand the company’s horizons to include new types of work. In particular, Johnson will bring renewed emphasis on partnerships with fashion brands. MAS maintains a team of producers, music supervisors and planners offering a broad range of services enabling brands and agencies to enhance their message through music. Prior to MAS, Johnson headed up East Coast sales at production and digital studios including B-Reel, @radical.media, and Tool of North America, and held producer roles at SelectNY and JWT….
DP Daniel Patterson (Spike Lee’s feature Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, as well as commercials) has signed with Dattner Dispoto and Associates for representation….
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More