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Riff Raff Signs Johnny Kelly to Directing Roster

From the release: Johnny Kelly is an Oscar-nominated director whose work is full of character and personality. He brings a playful, precise approach to craft and a real sense of care to every frame. [Watch]

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Ryan Romans Joins MAKE as Director of Creative Partnerships

From the release: MAKE, a creative studio built to bridge entertainment and branding through short stories, welcomes Ryan Romans to its team as Director of Creative Partnerships. [Watch]

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French Directing Collective Meat Dept. Joins Psyop Roster

From the release: Psyop welcomes French directing collective Meat Dept., bringing their award-winning visual language and distinct, hyper-tactile aesthetic into Psyop’s expanding global ecosystem of talent. [Watch]

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Alkemy X Adds Spencer Levin as Post Production Supervisor

From the release: Alkemy X, the premier global post-production company known for its award-winning work in editorial, finishing, design, animation, and visual effects, has added Spencer Levin to its team as Post Production Supervisor. [Watch]

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Anna Ginsburg’s Animated Short “HAG” Wins Special Jury Award & SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon at SXSW

From the release: Fresh off its world premiere at SXSW 2026, the BFI-funded animated short ‘HAG’ has solidified its status as a breakout hit, taking home two major honours that celebrate both its resonance with audiences and future potential. [Watch]

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MAKE Brings On Nicolas Louckevitch as Executive Producer

From the release: MAKE, the creative studio built on animation, entertainment, and short stories, has welcomed Nicolas Louckevitch to its team as Executive Producer. [Watch]