Executive producer Chad Hutson and his colleagues at creative studio Leviathan are very proud to announce that they are now represented on the U.S. West Coast by Claire & Company, and on the U.S. East Coast by Rich Durkin and Ice Tea Productions. Hutson also confirmed that Leviathan continues to be represented in the U.S. Midwest by Tracy Bernard.rnrnLaunched in 2010, Leviathan’s agreement with Claire & Company principal Claire Worch marks the studio’s first commercial industry representation by a partner based on the West Coast. rnrn”We had the pleasure of meeting Claire and her associate Kelly Stroman a few months ago in LA,” Hutson began. “Aside from their stellar reputation and A+ roster, Claire and Kelly both expressed a lot of interest in what we do, and their unique blend of honesty and grace sealed the deal.”rnrn”For every partner I bring into the Claire & Company fold, first it is the people, are they good souls, do they bring a unique creative perspective, and are they at the top of their game? Leviathan is an A+ in all, ” Worch said. “Upon meeting Chad, Jason and Matt, it was evident by the blend of talents, the people they attract to the company, and the projects they dig that Leviathan is the perfect balance of creative talent, passion, and technology. They are creative explorers and artists, and they use technology with a passion to push into new spaces (literally, spaces!).”rnrnShe continued, “Leviathan is already on the path where agencies want to be with their clients, and where clients want to take their brands: Whether you call it animated content, design, experiential, immersive, trans media, Leviathan is doing it. I am excited to bring them together and let the magic happen.”rnrn”Rich Durkin comes very highly recommended,” added Hutson. “He has earned rave reviews from many people I admire… for his experience, thoroughness and high standards. We feel very fortunate to partner with him.”rnrn”Ice Tea is always looking for companies that are trying to advance and expand in the use of animation,” explained Durkin. “Leviathan was looking to grow its commercial production opportunities and when we saw the unique experiential work that they have done (for example, for Amon Tobin and Splinter Cell), we felt excited to get them the exposure they’re seeking. Chad and his colleagues are eager to go out and meet creatives at agencies, and we are ready to hit the road together starting soon.”rnrn
rnView Leviathan’s “Hello World” on Vimeo – complete project credits for all featured work are available upon request.rnrnTo learn more about Leviathan please visit http://lvthn.com. rnrnAbout LeviathanrnLeviathan is a creative studio that crafts animated content and immersive installations for brands, agencies and entertainers worldwide. Melding skills such as CG, motion graphics, software development and physical design, the studio’s artists and engineers have the unique ability to fascinate audiences with visuals and experiences spanning commercial advertising, live events, film, television and environments. Founded in Chicago in 2010 by partners Matt Daly, Chad Hutson and Jason White, Leviathan has garnered international recognition for its animation, visual effects and experiential work.
Who Needs Los Angeles? We Do.
One doesn't have to be a statistician to know that there are fewer commercials being shot in the U.S. today for the American market than ever before, and a dramatic decrease in L.A. in particular. In the last five years, as reported by FilmLA (the office tasked with issuing permits), L.A. commercial production has dipped 31 percent. But here’s the thing: This doesn’t mean that L.A. has lost its importance as the production center of the world. Production in L.A. is vital. It is the go-to. It’s where you can count on access to exemplary crews, a support infrastructure second to none, varied location and backlot options, a large population of on-screen talent and (fairly) predictable weather. The fact is, with overall decline and now the devastation of the fires, we’re on the brink of losing this mainstay resource. Without employment opportunities and now many without homes, talented and trained crew are bound to leave either the industry or the LA area for other opportunities, unless there are enough job opportunities to sustain a solid living. Now is the time when we ALL must support and bolster this community. Production is needed in L.A., now! Of course, advertising is a business, and marketers’ money should be spent as efficiently as possible, BUT we have to think beyond each production and know that if we lose the incredible resource of L.A. production as we know it, then marketers, agencies and the industry loses in the long run. Over the past several days, some agencies have issued directives to production companies that are unilaterally pushing upcoming production options out of L.A. The fact is L.A. is a large area, and many sections of the city and county are not directly impacted... Read More