Production company IMPOSTER has added executive producer Mercedes Allen Sarria, who placed second in The One Show’s ranking of design EPs last year. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in commercial production, immersive experiential marketing, and emerging technologies, as well as an eye for identifying and nurturing talent.
She joins the IMPOSTER team from Tool where she was an EP of live action. Prior, she honed her skills at Unicorns and Unicorns, focusing on both live action and experiential; HELO, where she executive produced the Cannes Lion-winning Coors Light “Chillboards” for DDB; and Biscuit Filmworks, where she helped to create an immersive exhibition from the set of the DGA-winning commercial, “Emily’s Oz.” The exhibit was inducted into the Smithsonian Museum and attended by Barack Obama.
Now at IMPOSTER, she will oversee both live action and immersive projects. She will apply her extensive background to drive cutting-edge work, strengthen the production company’s partnerships with agencies and clients alike, and leverage her L.A. base to aid in the expansion of its West Coast footprint.
Ben Clark appointed managing director of The Mill London
The Mill, part of the Technicolor Group, has appointed Ben Clark to serve as managing director of the London studio, directly reporting to president Mark Benson. Clark brings a wealth of experience across the brand, production, and agency sectors. Prior to joining The Mill, Clark worked at The & Partnership, founded Acne, a full-service production company (subsequently acquired by Deloitte Digital), and most recently, was EMEA chief production officer, McCann Worldgroup and Craft.
Clark’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for The Mill as the company continues to innovate across its global studios, leveraging new technologies to drive creativity across multiple platforms.
Benson said of Clark, “His vast experience will undoubtedly support our work as we evolve in today’s rapidly shifting market.”
“The Mill’s legacy of creative innovation is unparalleled, and I’m eager to collaborate with our award- winning artists and technologists to deliver groundbreaking experiences for our clients,” said Clark who added, “By empowering our teams with AI tools and fostering strong partnerships, we can enhance our capabilities and stay at the forefront of technological trends.”
With the expertise of The Mill’s sister studios--MPC, Mikros Animation, and Technicolor Games--the company is positioned to offer innovative solutions at scale. Clark concluded, “The Mill’s unique creative strength, combined with this collaboration, enables us to continue producing culturally significant and effective content for clients worldwide.”
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