IndependentMedia has entered into a partnership with Kelly O’Neill who will represent the company on the West Coast. O’Neill has more than a decade of experience in talent representation, sales, and strategic partnerships. O’Neill began her career in-house at Furlined before joining Shortlist Mgmt, where she rose to partner. Most recently, she launched Main Squeeze Mgmt–her own company built around a personal, hands-on approach to sales and artist development. Founded 20-plus years ago by Susanne Preissler, IndependentMedia has built a roster of diverse, award-winning directors whose work spans the intersections of film, television, and advertising….
Also gaining West Coast representation via O’Neill’s Main Squeeze Mgmt are editorial house Final Cut along with its sister company and VFX/finishing studio Significant Others. This new collaboration expands Final Cut’s national network of representation and ensures that agencies, brands, and filmmakers continue to have access to the company’s world-class roster of editors and postproduction talent….
The L.A.-headquartered inclusive motion design and animation studio BIEN welcomes Astra Dorf to its sales team. The addition marks a key step in BIEN’s ongoing expansion across entertainment and gaming, continuing its focus on Inclusive Motion Design (InMoDe™) and character animation. Based in New York City, Dorf began her career at Lee Hunt Associates, where she helped launch global TV networks through design and strategy, before founding Astra Reps in 2008. Dorf has represented top creative companies across branding, animation, digital, experiential, and game marketing, collaborating with clients such as NBCUniversal, Hulu, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery. At BIEN, Dorf will focus on strengthening relationships and building new opportunities in the entertainment and gaming industries, helping connect BIEN’s creative expertise in 2D, 3D, and cel animation with partners seeking inclusive storytelling….
