1stAveMachine hires new EP and promotes post-production EP
1stAveMachine appoints James Okumura as executive producer; promotes Christos Mountzouros to post production executive producer.
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1stAveMachine, a global mixed-media production company, has appointed James Okumura as Executive Producer and promotes Christos Mountzouros to Post Production Executive Producer.
In his new role, Okumura is responsible for the quality and success of all client relationships within the commercials division of the business and will oversee the work of project producers in live action, experiential, animation and VFX. Mountzouros was previously the head of post production at 1stAveMachine. In his elevated role as Executive Producer, he will collaborate on creative pitches and pursue new business opportunities to foster further growth within the post-production and visual effects departments.
“James Okumura’s innovative approach and vast experience in experiential and emerging tech made him the perfect addition to the team,” said Sam Penfield, EP Partner of 1stAveMachine. “We always look to promote from within and couldn’t wait to up Christos Mountzouros to Post Production Executive Producer. His dedication to the company and expertise in design, animation, and visual effects has been an incredible value to 1stAveMachine.”
"My job is to empower our team to think in innovative and boundary-pushing ways, serving as a sounding board, listener, and manifestor of the incredible creative energy here at 1stAveMachine,” said James Okumura, Executive Producer.
“During my seven-year tenure as Head of Post Production at 1stAveMachine, I've enjoyed the opportunity to grow our team and talent pool collaborating with remarkable brands and agencies,” said Christos Mountzouros, Post Production Executive Producer. “As our company ventures into a broader array of projects, I'm thrilled to transition into the role of Executive Producer. This shift allows me to further develop our post-production department while fostering collaboration with our exceptional directors.”
James Okumura brings over a decade of experience in helping to create groundbreaking commercial content and experiential activations globally. With a diverse background that includes roles as a creative director at The Thinkwell Group, a digital media producer at Apple, and a partner at HELO, James has consistently delivered award-winning work for top-tier brands and agencies such as Burger King, Canon, Disney, Google, Lexus, Puma, Samsung, and Sony. His notable achievements include the Emmy award-winning social film "The Beauty Inside" for Intel and Toshiba, and the Cannes Silver Lion-winning immersive experience "In Someone Else's Shoes" for Santander.
Christos Mountzouros’ impressive client roster includes notable names such as Apple, Google, The NY Rangers, CNN, HBO, Amazon, Samsung, and Disney. With over a decade of post production management experience, his design, animation, and visual effects expertise in broadcast, social, and digital commercial work, spans a wide range of projects, such as experiential activations, fashion films, and award winning commercials.
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