Stink Films promotes Andrew Levene to MD

Levene’s role is to optimise Stink Films London operations, driving revenue and profit growth, whilst supporting and ensuring the creative and production quality of the company’s work. With focus on leading key initiatives to support Blake Powell, Managing Partner, and Sophie Kluman, Global Head of Operations, Levene will offer support and direction to the London office, ensuring its purpose and objectives are achieved.

Andrew Levene, Managing Director, Stink Films UK said “I first came to Stink as a freelance producer; it was always one of the companies I was most keen to work with. After two years as an in-house Producer and almost six years as Head of Production, the idea of being even more involved in the growth and development of a company I’ve grown to love was a no brainer. Being made MD of Films in London is a huge honour and an opportunity to help steer the future of Stink, as well as giving me the chance to help develop the amazing roster of talent – both Directors and in-house staff – that we’re so lucky to have. I can’t think of a more exciting place to be as we start the new decade.”

Starting as a runner at 2AM Films, Levene spent the next five years with the company working up the ladder, leaving the company as a Production Manager. Working freelance for companies like Spank, Bare, Rogue, Independent, QI, and 2AM over the next three years, The Sweet Shop came calling in 2009, offering Levene a role as a Producer. There he worked with agencies such as McCann Erickson, Ogilvy and VCCP. In 2011, as a freelance Producer he came to Stink Films, and over the last eight years with the company has moved through the ranks, from Producer, to Head of Production and now Managing Director.

Blake Powell, Managing Partner said “Andrew is widely regarded as one of the smartest and most creative Heads of Production in London. His passion is in nurturing talent and the craft of film-making. We are fortunate that Andrew has devoted his endless energy and talent to Stink Films over the last 8 years. He’s brilliant at what he does and is a fantastic friend to all of us here at Stink and we are now proud to have him as an MD within our network, we know he will keep building on the success of Stink Films London.” 

Levene’s appointment is immediate. Based out of Stink Films London, he will report directly into Global Head of Operations Sophie Kluman, and Managing Partner Blake Powell.