Identity Strengthens Directorial Roster With the Addition of Versatile, Emotion-Fueled Filmmaker Sage Bennett

by Egotist / April 4, 2024 /

New York-based production studio Identity continues to build on its wealth of sophisticated visual storytelling talent by adding multifaceted director Sage Bennett to its roster.

With a directing style she describes as “emotive, vibrant, and often through a feminine perspective”, Bennett has displayed her alluring creative sensibilities and craft across mediums ranging from commercials to short films. “I enjoy finding beauty in simplicity, d[Read More]

Open Swim Welcomes New Director of Sales Kathryn Loti

by Egotist / April 4, 2024 /

Open Swim is thrilled to welcome Kathryn Lotis as the company’s new Director of Sales. No stranger to the Open Swim team, Kathryn has previously worked with EP Amyliz Pera and Director/Editor Bradley J. Ross on numerous projects. Having begun her career in the performing arts, Kathryn’s diverse portfolio spans acting, singing, and teaching, showcasing her as a multifaceted talent.

“Reconnecting with Kathryn has been an absolute joy,” s[Read More]

Mary Kate Valentino Named Executive Producer at Sonic Union

by Egotist / April 4, 2024 /

Sonic Union officially announces that Mary Kate (MK) Valentino has been named Executive Producer. Mary Kate joined Sonic Union just over five years ago and enjoyed a successful tenure as Sonic Union’s Senior Producer and Client Partnerships Director before being named EP.

“Mary Kate has actually been our title-less EP for many years, because we distribute that role amongst many. Here’s a person who genuinely loves connecting with people.[Read More]

One of South Africa’s Leading Directors, Sam Coleman Signs with RSA Films for First U.S. Representation

by Egotist / September 15, 2022 /

Directorial sensation Sam Coleman, whose creative roots in South African fashion, street culture and design helped him showcase Pan African youth culture, has landed at RSA Films for his first U.S. representation. An award-winning director whose recent work includes standout campaigns for VW, KFC and ON Running, Coleman is renowned for epic visuals, seamless VFX, film craft and authentic performances. His hybrid creative pedigree includes founding a digit[Read More]

Gen-Z Creator & Champion of Underrepresented Voices, Amber Park Joins Ridley Scott Creative Group’s Black Dog Films

by Egotist / August 18, 2022 /

Korean-American multi-hyphenate artist and director Amber Park has signed to Black Dog Films for UK and US commercial representation. She has collaborated with artists including Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, Chloe & Halle, Madison Beer, Lil Yachty and Ty Dolla $ign, and created immersive and linear content for the likes of Apple Music – “Unapologetically Asian” – Solana, Verizon, Vevo and Vogue.

Among the vanguard of young visual artis[Read More]

LITTLE MINX SIGNS RUSSIAN DISSIDENT FILMMAKERS KANTEMIR BALAGOV & KIRA KOVALENKO

by Egotist / July 21, 2022 /

Little Minx, a 2022 AdAge A-List Production Company Standout, has signed award-winning directors Kantemir Balagov, 30, and Kira Kovalenko, 32, for branded entertainment, fashion films and music driven projects. The two will work together as a team on all projects. The Telluride Film Festival was instrumental in relocating them for being outspoken against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now based in California, Balagov and Kovalenko will be Guest Directo[Read More]