HoPs Work to Balance AI Expectations vs. Reality
The most recent Simian + Optimus Heads of Production roundtable covered a wide range of topics, but AI kept drifting to the top....
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World War Seven Signs Comedic Directing Duo Mister
World War Seven is has added the directing team of Mister (comprised of Miche Sieg and Rose Chirillo) to its roster of talent. If you’re wondering why those look like girls’ names, it’s because they are. And if you’re wondering why two girls go by Mister, it’...
True Gent Sends Filmmaker Dominique Nieves to Commercial Directing Bootcamp
Commercial Directing Film School and True Gent reaffirmed their commitment to DEI in commercial filmmaking by announcing writer/director Dominique Nieves as recipient of the Filmmaker Diversity Award. The award provides full tuition to Commercial Directing Bootcamp on January 24th in Los Angeles.
“Dominique brings a strong creative voice and...
Emerald Pictures Signs Directing Duo + jacksonkarinja
Emerald Pictures has signed directing team + jacksonkarinja to its roster. Longtime collaborators of more than fifteen years, + jacksonkarinja is celebrated for a playful, dynamic visual palette and an impressive tonal range, directing work that moves effortlessly from adventurous to intimate.
Gareth Jackson and Mark Karinja met on film crews in...
Republic Announces Promotions of Michael Wagner and Kim Estrada
Republic announces the promotions of Michael Wagner to Managing Director of Editorial and Design divisions and Kim Estrada to Executive Producer of Editorial. These leadership appointments reflect the company's ongoing commitment to developing talent from within as Republic enters 2026.
As Managing Director, Wagner will lead client strategy...
ArtClass Content Welcomes Comedy Director Kathy Fusco
ArtClass Content is excited to announce the signing of Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kathy Fusco. Kathy brings a rich background in writing and directing standout work across both television and branded content. She credits her early sense of humor to her scoliosis diagnosis as a teen—when the doctor presented her with...
Nomad Welcomes Editor Matthew Hilber
Global post-production company Nomad has added Matthew Hilber to its roster of editorial talent. With work ranging from the heartfelt and resonant to the outright hilarious, Matthew has garnered industry-wide acclaim and noteworthy awards throughout his decorated career.
After a chance encounter in 2001 with a first-generation iMac (which led...