Swedish-born animation director Gustaf Lindström has joined the roster of animation studio Somesense for commercial representation in the U.K. Plankton, Lindström’s debut short film, has won multiple awards, including Best Animation at InterFilm Berlin. The short was later developed into the comedy short series Drifters for FX Networks, starring comedians Jamie Demetriou and Charlotte Ritchie. Black Death, Lindström’s second short series for FX and Hulu, is currently awaiting release. Lindström joins Chris Cray, Pencil Bandit, Akvile Magicdust and Matt Partridge on the niche Somesense roster. The five bring their unique, idiosyncratic styles to the Somesense multiverse as animators, directors, illustrators and writers who collectively specialize in character, sketch comedy, webcomics, series and short form content…..
Daniel Kuypers, Head Of Music At Omnicom Production, Named Chairperson Of The 2026 AMP Awards For Music & Sound
Daniel Kuypers, the head of music at Omnicom Production, and perhaps best known for his 12 years as SVP, executive director of music at Energy BBDO, Chicago, has been named chairperson of the 2026 AMP Awards for Music & Sound, which will be held on May 20 at Sony Hall in New York City.
As a long-time music supervisor and producer, whose career includes running one of Chicago’s most respected indie labels and recording studio, Kuypers brings a unique blend of industry expertise to his AMP Awards role. As chairperson, Kuypers will be tasked with helping assemble the AMP Awards Curatorial Committee, which will review the finalists in each category to ensure they meet the competition’s criteria. Kuypers will lead the committee’s deliberations, which includes the naming of one category winner as the Ryan Barkan Best in Show honoree.
From indie bands to global brands
Kuypers is a 25+ year music industry veteran who has produced music for brands for nearly two decades. Prior to the formation of Omnicom Production, he led music at Energy BBDO for a dozen-plus years. A musician first and foremost, Kuypers first made his musical presence felt when he founded EV Productions and EV Records, an umbrella of Chicago’s most well-respected indie labels, distribution companies, and recording studios. Daniel released over 100 records across three labels and toured the globe as a DJ and performer.
Today, as the head of music at Omnicom Production, Kuypers oversees music for the entire portfolio of Omnicom agencies worldwide, working with internal teams, clients, artists, and music companies to use music in innovative ways and create value for both artists and clients. Kuypers’ duties have included music supervision, music... Read More