Managing Partner David Perry and his colleagues from commercial production and post company Bella are proud to announce the addition of Ambient Press to their directorial roster. According to Perry, Ambient Press – the creative duo of directors Jake Wegesin and Frankie Principe – is now represented by the company for commercials, branded content, and original entertainment throughout the United States.

Based in the southwest of France, Wegesin brings a tactile, stop-motion-inspired approach to animation that is infused with humor, creative timing, and heartfelt sincerity. Having launched Ambient Press in 2022 with the acclaimed short film “The Ultimate Space Race,” which was chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick, Wegesin’s pioneering original works also include the short films “Beyond,” “Next Flight Home,” and “Kanon.” Formerly a freelance 3D artist for the likes of We Are Royale, Strange&Wonderful, Loaded Pictures, Valve, TheNewBlank, Lustre, Dystnct, World Famous, and others, Wegesin’s innovative storytelling work for brands includes inventive shorts for Universal Pictures, the Edmonton Oilers, and the MLS, to name but a few.

Originally from New York and now based in Auckland, Principe’s vast expertise in animation, character design, composition, color, and story perfectly complements Wegesin’s strengths. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts’ traditional animation program, Principe’s track record as a prolific motion designer has impacted countless projects for major NYC-based studios, from the likes of Psyop, Block and Tackle, The Mill, Hornet, Method, Imaginary Forces, and many more. Since 2018, he has served as Senior Motion Designer for... Read More