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June 9, 2025
Tom Rossano and Elliot Blanchard Launch PRISM in Brooklyn
From the release: Tom Rossano and Elliot Blanchard have launched PRISM, a contemporary, Brooklyn-based production company and creative studio. Rossano comments: “Elliot and I realized that by fusing my production knowledge with his technological chops, we could offer our clients the ability tell stories across disciplines, stretching from the traditional into never-been-done territory.” For the […] [Watch]
Veteran EP Zak Thornborough Launches BestFriend in NY and LA
From the release: Industry veteran and business leader Zak Thornborough announces the launch of his dual-coast production company BestFriend. Poised to set the foundation for long-lasting creative camaraderie, BestFriend was founded to provide trust, loyalty and collaborative fun to agencies and other clientele in the way that only best friends can. Throughout his 20-year career, […] [Watch]
Aardman Signs Animation Director Daniel Hope
From the release: Daniel Hope is the latest director talent to join Aardman’s stable of top animation directors. The studio will represent him in the UK, Europe, United States and Canada. Growing up in near Norwich, Daniel went on to spend many years working in London’s top animation and visual effects houses before moving towards […] [Watch]
Chimney Sweeps into Los Angeles
From the release: Chimney, the Sweden-originated international post production company, has finally come to the US. Their new Los Angeles office is the first American office, totaling 12 locations worldwide. The team has hit the ground running, working with Team One to produce two Lexus campaigns, including one that debuted during the Super Bowl. Founded […] [Watch]
JAMM Adds Veteran Flame Artist Mark Holden
From the release: Santa Monica-based visual effects boutique JAMM adds veteran flame artist Mark Holden to its roster. Holden comes to JAMM with over 20 years of experience in post production in London, and for the last six years, in Los Angeles. As a creative finishing artist working with agencies on both sides of the […] [Watch]
UK Post and Creative Shop Freefolk Opens New York Studio
From the release: A brand new British invasion comes to the US as Freefolk, one of the UK’s top post production studios, which opens its first office in New York City this month. Acclaimed Colorist Paul Harrison, consistently ranked amongst the top two Operators in the UK, will be relocating to the States. Jason Watts […] [Watch]
