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Screen Magazine - Screen Magazine: Vol. 29, Issue 7 - Index

Human Promotes Lauren Bleiweiss To Executive Producer
Human, one of America’s original score and sound design
agencies, has promoted Lauren Bleiweiss to Executive
Producer. Bleiweiss will continue to be involved with client
relations and oversee Human’s production department.
She will also work closely with managing partner Marc
Altshuler to supervise company relations.
“The most exciting thing for me has been watching this
amazing company’s growth over the years, and being
fortunate enough to play an active role,” said Bleiweiss.
“[Human] is a remarkable company where everyone works
so hard, all with a common goal. We are a true team and
a real family.”
//www.humanworldwide.com
Ward Signs For North American Representation
After four years of working on back-to-back features,
filmmaker Vincent Ward signed with Saville Productions
for North American representation. He has also returned
to directing commercials with a campaign produced by
Saville for Leo Burnett Chicago.
Ward is probably remembered best for his visionary directing
work on “What Dreams May Come.” Ward’s other films
have been described as both epic and personal. Recently,
he wrote, directed and produced
his latest feature set for release in
2008, “Rain of the Children.”
After his intense filmmaking span,
Ward is finally available to direct
commercials. With a wealth of
awards and Academy Award
nominations, his unique visual style
will be brought to the world of
commercials.
//www.savilleproductions.com
Yessian Music Connects With Miss Smith
Yessian Music and Dragon Licks have signed with Miss Smith
for East Coast representation. Miss Smith is headed by Sasha
Stern, Jamie Scalera and Ally Solot.
“We are excited to have Miss Smith on our New York team
and are looking forward to opening new doors on the
East Coast. Their personalities and roster really compliment
our creative initiative here at Yessian,” says Brian Yessian,
Executive Creative Director.
//www.yessian.com
//www.dragonlicks.com
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The Joneses Signs
Director Allen Martinez
Continuing to broaden the scope of its
creative roster, bi-coastal production
company The Joneses has signed
award-winning director Allen Martinez
for exclusive U.S. representation for
commercials. Martinez’s recent work
includes spots for Coca-Cola out of
TBWA Moscow and Brahma Beer, an
international spot for Advanta and
McGarry Bowen.
Mel Gragido, Executive Producer of
The Joneses, said that he is a longtime
admirer of Martinez’ work and was
impressed with his versatility and polish
as a filmmaker. “He is a great storyteller
with a distinct and original style,”
Gragido said. “A great addition to our
roster.”
//www.thejoneses.tv
FilmCore Launches
Creative Services Division
FilmCore has launched a new Creative
Services division at its studio in San
Francisco. The editorial house is seeking
to move beyond its niche in post-