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    SKUNK Signs Private Island For U.S. Representation

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    Helen Power (l) and Chris Boyle of Private Island

    Private Island–a London-based animation and live-action studio founded in 2015 by director Chris Boyle and executive producer Helen Power as a home for unconventional multi-disciplinary work–has secured its first U.S. representation, joining the roster of production house SKUNK for commercials and branded content.

    Private Island has directed and animated spots for assorted brands including Nike, Visa, F1, Uber and Vodaphone, as well as video game projects for Call of Duty, The Division and Pokemon. Prior to launching Private Island, Boyle and Power collaborated for 10-plus years working on commercials, music promos and gaming cinematics for companies across London.

    Boyle is a TED educator with work featured on Adult Swim, Stash, Little White Lies and Creative Review, as well as earning VIMEO Staff Picks and selected for One Dot Zero and the Sundance Film Festival. Awards include four nominations and one win at the MVAs and a Guinness World Record.

    Currently SKUNK and Private Island are collaborating on a project for a popular gaming company in the U.S.

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    Television Academy Unveils Newly Elected Governors; Board To Become The Most Inclusive In Organization’s History

    Thursday, November 14, 2024

    The Television Academy has announced the newly elected members to the Board of Governors who will serve two-year terms from Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2026. More than 40% of the 31 elected governors are new to the Academy’s boardroom and represent a wealth of experienced professionals across the industry.

    After years of outreach and engagement with the diverse television community, the 2025 Television Academy Board of Governors is the most inclusive in the Academy’s history. For the second consecutive year, the Board of Governors reflects gender parity. In addition, 47% of its members are from historically marginalized groups (based on racial and cultural identity, sexual orientation, et al.), the highest in its history, surpassing last year’s record of 45%.

    The 13 newly elected governors who will serve a first-ever two-year term are: Kevin Blank (Special Visual Effects); John Boyd (Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts); Allison Dorenbosch (Children’s Programming); Megan Galizia (Television Executives); Trayce Gigi Field (Costume Design & Supervision); Phil Gurin (Producers); Shana Hagan, ASC (Cinematographers); Siddhartha Khosla (Music); Vicki Lemar (Sound); Joseph Litzinger (Reality Programming); Angela Moos (Makeup Artist/Hairstylists); Sean Presant (Writers) and Megan Sleeper (Casting Directors).

    Fifteen governors were reelected to serve a second two-year term: Wendy Aylsworth (Science & Technology); Eva Basler (Daytime Programming); Bobbi Banks (Sound Editors); Mary Lou Belli (Directors); Hillary Bibicoff (Professional Representatives); Megan Chao (Documentary Programming); Yvette Cobarrubias (Commercials); David Hartle (Production Executives); Christina Lee (Public Relations); Kate Linder (Performers); Robert M. Malachowski... Read More

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