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Hornet Signs French Animated Comedy Director Léo Brunel for US Representation

From the release: Leading creative studio Hornet has signed French animation director Léo Brunel to its director roster for US representation. [Watch]

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Revenant’s Kev McCrae Joins Factory Fifteen as ECD

From the release: Factory Fifteen, a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning filmmaking and experience design studio, today announced Kev McCrae as their Executive Creative Director. [Watch]

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MAKE Animation Thesis Grant Announces 2026 Winners

Form the release: The MAKE grant is helping student animators launch their careers and opens the door to interested partners in supporting the next generation of storytellers. [Watch]

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Emmy-Winning Director Joe Sill Signs with Psyop

From the release: Psyop has signed Emmy Award-winning director Joe Sill to its live action roster. Renowned for blending cinematic storytelling, emerging technology, and emotionally driven world-building, the filmmaker has forged a career creating expansive work grounded in authentic human experience. [Watch]

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Versus Appoints Rezonate Founder Nico Puertollano as ECD

From the release: Versus today announced the appointment of Nico Puertollano as Executive Creative Director. As part of the move, Rezonate’s commercial client portfolio will transition to Versus, further expanding the studio’s creative capabilities across design, animation, storytelling and brand experiences. [Watch]

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D&AD Shift Marks 10 Years With Launch of Edition Platform

From the release: Since 2016, D&AD Shift, the free night school for emerging talent from non-traditional backgrounds, has operated across the UK, USA, Brazil, Germany and Australia. On average, 75% of graduates secure employment in the creative industries within a year of completing the programme. [Watch]