NEW YORK/SANTA MONICA, October 29, 2009 - “Where the Wild Things Are,” directed by Spike Jonze and based on Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, debuted in the top spot at the box office this week. Acclaimed editor Jim Haygood, a partner at bicoastal Union, shared editorial duties on the film with colleague Eric Zumbrunnen. Haygood’s other film credits include “Fight Club,” “The Astronaut Farmer,” “Panic Room,” and “The Game.” more

AlphaDogs’ Latest Post Project Focuses on Native American Indian Tragedy

BURBANK, CA, November 2, 2009 - Post production studio AlphaDogs recently provided post services for the documentary “Two Spirits,” directed by Lydia Nibley and produced by Say Yes Quickly Productions. The film examines the murder of a Navajo teen and native gender and sexuality traditions. “Two Spirits” uses a montage approach that incorporates intimate interviews, Southwest landscapes, an eclectic palette of found footage, and a wide range of music to approach the subjects of the film artistically, rather than from a strictly journalistic perspective. more

LONDON, October 6, 2009 – In a world where consumers actually create the message and rapidly share their knowledge and opinions, finding out what is being said about a brand, why, and by whom, is a complex yet extremely useful pursuit. “These conversations, whether they come from a blog entry or from Twitter, have turned the marketing process on its head,” said Spencer Friend, Founder and CEO of newly launched social media agency Amplified State. “The power has shifted to the consumer, and we’re respecting and utilizing that reality to the betterment of a brand.” more

Oscar and Peabody Award-Winning Documentary Taxi to the Dark Side added two Emmys to its list of accolades and honors Sunday, taking home trophies for Best Documentary and Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Research. The film, co-produced and edited by Sloane Klevin of bicoastal Union Editorial, also received a nod for Oustanding Investigative Journalism-Long Form. more

New York, NY September 25, 2009 – Commercial director Lara Shapiro has joined No Smoke for exclusive US spot representation. Known in the Industry for memorable projects such as her Independent Film Channel, NFL, and I Love NY campaigns, Shapiro’s recent credits include commercial projects for Time Warner and LG phones. She recently finished the film LABOR PAINS, starring Lindsay Lohan, Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Chris Parnell (30 Rock), and Janeane Garofalo. Shapiro directed and co-wrote the romantic comedy, about a woman who lies about being pregnant to avoid getting fired from her job; it debuted on ABC Family in July. Prior to joining No Smoke, Shapiro was represented for spots by The Joneses. more

Initial Work Includes McDonald’s Broadcast and WET Viral Campaign

LOS ANGELES / SAN FRANCISCO, September 25, 2009 - In the changing world of advertising, it takes a monster to see a campaign through pre-production, production, post, and the multiple platforms via which projects are now distributed. Hence, the advent of Creative Monster Productions, a full-service production company for the digital age. The company launches with a number of broadcast projects, and a hot (actually, a “WET”) viral campaign. Founded by noted VFX Supervisor/Digital Artist Grant Anderson (pict., right) and finance veteran Bryan Gambogi (pict., far right), and with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Creative Monster offers production, VFX, and online integration services under one roof. more

Where do you turn, when you feel the need for speed? How do you keep up with your cohorts, especially on treacherous terrain, taking on futuristic foes in the heat of battle?

As we learn in a spot breaking August 3rd, the answer is Time Warner Cable - and Roadrunner, with its free power boost. “Lag,” the first commercial in Time Warner’s new campaign, offers a visually arresting depiction of videogame-style graphics, as a pair of teens strive to keep the heat turned up via their cable connection. The campaign, created via Uniworld/NY, was directed by spot, feature, and new media filmmaker Jim Sonzero, with visual effects by Shade. more

CULVER CITY, CA, August 13, 2009 - If you’re an ad agency or client in the automotive world, you may well have dreamed of a one-stop shop that refines the process of producing industry-leading content for commercials, content footage, branded entertainment, and product placement by servicing all of these needs under one roof. This dream has become a reality in the form of The Garage, a cost effective, seamlessly-integrated approach to car content and positioning. Devised and overseen by a pit crew of highly seasoned Automotive and Production professionals, The Garage has rolled open its doors in Culver City, under the auspices of full-service media company Bandito Brothers. more

SANTA MONICA, CA, July 27, 2009 - Award-winning editor Laura Milstein has joined the staff of bicoastal Union. Most recently, she was on staff at Blue Rock Editorial. Born and bred in NYC, Milstein is well-known for her work in fashion and beauty, for clients such as Covergirl, Clairol, Avon, and Max Factor. She also has cut the ongoing “Trusted Everywhere” campaign for Duracell via Acme Idea Company/Connecticut, and is presently at work on a spot for that client, her first assignment with Union. more

VENICE, CA, June 22, 2009 - Integrated production company Sabertooth has signed directing collective Display Purposes Only: DPO (aka Conrad Jackson and Conor Colwell ) for exclusive US spot representation. Each an award-winning filmmaker in his own right, Jackson (pictured top) and Colwell (pictured bottom) have come together to develop new perspectives in visual storytelling. Their online piece “Skater Ollie” has garnered 2.2 Million hits on YouTube (to date), and recently was featured on MSN’s homepage, where it generated over 300,000 hits in a single day. more