The Mill L.A. has brought on board Stephen Venning as executive producer/new business, Tim Davies as VFX supervisor/lead Flame artist, and LaRue Anderson as producer, telecine.
Venning comes over from The Mill London where he spent the past 10 years as an executive producer and played an instrumental role in growing that facility’s 3D department. There he also exec produced this year’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning Nike spot, “Write The Future” directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and produced by Independent Films, London, and bicoastal Anonymous Content for Wieden+Kennedy, London and Amsterdam. Over the years Venning has overseen projects for such global brands as Nike, Pepsi, Axe/Lynx, Mercedes and Sony. He was also part of the team behind the iconic Sony “Balls” commercial, Guinness’ “Tipping Point” and Mercedes-Benz’s “Clouds.”
Davies spent six years at the now defunct Asylum as VFX supervisor/lead Flame artist. He then did a stint as lead Flame artist for The Mill N.Y. where he supervised projects such as Bud Light’s Super Bowl spot “Dog Sitter” directed by Baker Smith of Harvest, which ranked No. 1 in USA Today‘s 2011 Super Bowl Ad Meter poll. After Asylum, Davies also wrapped some work via Method. Since joining The Mill L.A, Davies has been working on upcoming spots for Old Spice. Among Davies’ notable credits are serving as VFX supervisor on the lauded HBO integrated “Voyeur” campaign directed by Jake Scott of RSA for BBDO New York, and as VFX supervisor/lead compositor on a pair of Apple iPhone campaigns directed by David Fincher via Anonymous Content. Davies also contributed to many of Asylum’s feature film and design projects, including the main titles for National Treasure: Book of Secrets, and a key four-minute sequence in Terminator Salvation.
And Anderson is producing projects for The Mill L.A.’s new telecine division headed up by veteran colorist Adam Scott. Currently she is working on jobs directed by Stacy Wall, Peter Thwaites and Tom Hooper. Wall of production house Imperial Woodpecker won this year’s DGA Award for Best Commercial Director of 2010. Thwaites of Gorgeous Enterprises, London, and Anonymous Content earlier won the same DGA honor for calendar year 2008. And Hooper, who directs commercials vis Smuggler, earned this year’s DGA Award as Best Feature Director of 2010 on the strength of The King’s Speech.
Stadium Signs Director Henry Behel For U.S. Commercial Representation
Stadium has added director Henry Behel to its U.S. commercial roster. Behel has directed campaigns for global brands such as Apple, Jeep, GMC, Ford, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and many more.
Behel is an experienced backcountry pilot whose aviation background helps him reinvent the way the camera can move in three dimensions. As an accomplished documentarian, Behel has turned out award-winning films which have unlocked a unique point of view of planes and automobiles. His latest film, 26,000 days, has won multiple film festivals and was recently featured in the Directors Library. Prior to joining Stadium, Behel had most recently been repped in the ad market by Picture North. He is also an alum of SHOOT’s 2021 New Directors Showcase.
“Henry’s mastery of storytelling supplements an exciting dimension of our roster, bringing a fresh perspective that perfectly complements our existing talent and pushes creative boundaries,” said Tracie Norfleet, executive producer at Stadium. “Henry’s experience as a pilot allows him to place the camera in unique, unexpected places, creating perspectives that bring an entirely new dimension to his work. Alongside his technical prowess, he has an exceptional ability to cultivate authentic human performances and cast talent whose presence feels genuine and impactful.”
“Henry’s innovative approach to storytelling sets him apart in this industry,” said Tyler Sgueglia, exec producer and head of production at Stadium. “His passion for creating visually arresting, emotionally impactful work perfectly aligns with Stadium’s mission to produce content that resonates and inspires. We’re excited to welcome him to the roster and look forward to the exceptional projects he will... Read More