Alkemy X has hired industry vet Ben Benedetti as VP of business development to expand and innovate the company’s scope of VFX work. He will work closely with Alkemy X’s VFX EP Mark Miller. The studio’s existing and ongoing VFX work spans such series as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Westworld, The Righteous Gemstones, Fear the Walking Dead and Only Murders in the Building. Benedetti’s 30-year career in postproduction entails a cross-section of studios and post houses. After breaking in as Ted Danson’s personal assistant on Cheers, Benedetti went on to implement the strategic plan for the development of a new post department at Disney Channel, then segued to leadership roles for Digital Symphony at Ascent Media.  He moved to Sony Pictures Entertainment where, as a member of the executive team, he directly administered the award-winning TV sound editorial department while supporting business development for Sony’s Digital Picture Editorial, Post Media Center, Colorworks, and Sony Pictures Sound Facility. Benedetti joined Westwind Media in 2014 as SVP and general manager, and in 2019 he became general manager at Periscope Post & Audio, where he oversaw the design, buildout, and construction of its new post facility, as well as administering day-to-day operations and administration. Benedetti is an active member of various volunteer organizations including the Television Academy in the Executives Peer Group, the American Cinema Editors, and a past member of the Producers Guild of America, the Motion Picture Sound Editors, and the Hollywood Professional Association....

Tagger Media, a social intelligence and influencer discovery platform, has named Kim Garcia as its chief marketing officer. In this role, she will manage global cross-channel marketing, digital media, content, social, and experience to scale Tagger. Based in Santa Monica, Garcia will report to CEO Dave Dickman and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Garcia spent seven years as SVP of VaynerMedia, where she developed the entertainment vertical working with clients such as USA Network, Syfy, Nickelodeon, Bravo, E!, Top Rank Boxing, and CNBC. During her tenure, she launched VaynerExperience, the agency’s first foray into live events and served as GM of GrapeStory, the company’s sister influencer agency. Garcia also sits on the board of GoDisco, an app that helps users find fun things to do in their cities....