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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]

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WPP Production Appoints John Paulson Managing Director, New York

From the release: WPP Production, WPP’s unified global production company, today announces the appointment of John Paulson as Managing Director, New York. [Watch]

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Kate Berry Takes Over as Managing Director of MakeMake’s Narrative Design Dept.

From the release: MakeMake is proud to announce that Kate Berry is now the Managing Director of the newly structured Narrative Design Dept. [Watch]

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Aardman Co-Founders Peter Lord & David Sproxton Receive Knighthoods From King Charles

From the release: Aardman founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton added a new honor to their big treasure chest of awards and accolades on Friday when they were knighted during King Charles’ birthday honors in London. [Watch]