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Marko Post - Founder & CEO, FrostFX

Marko Post is the Emmy- and VES Award–winning Founder & CEO of FrostFX, an Estonian visual effects studio redefining the future of storytelling through artificial intelligence and global-scale production.

Under his leadership, FrostFX has delivered high-end visuals for HBO’s The Penguin, Netflix, Amazon, and Apple, establishing itself as a top-tier creative partner for major studios and brands.

Brawler Signs Emmy & VES Winning Producer Marko Post, Launches Hyperworld

BRAWLER has added Marko Post to its roster. Marko Post is an internationally acclaimed visual effects producer and recent Emmy Award winner for his work on HBO’s “The Penguin.” He has also received a prestigious Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for the same series, recognized for crafting the rain-soaked, cinematic Gotham City sequences that defined the show’s visual tone.

Brawler Director Adam Wells Showcases New Work for EA Sports

Brawler’s Award winning director Adam Wells is off to a fast paced and creatively charged 2025, releasing a striking portfolio of recent projects that span live-action, animation, and cutting edge AI generated visuals.

“Wells has proven himself a versatile and imaginative force in the commercial space,” says Caspar von Winterfeldt, owner of Brawler. With campaigns this year for top tier brands including EA Sports, LEGOLAND, Unilever, and Co-Mal, along with a groundbreaking AI film for the Electric Vehicle Expo USA.

Conversations with Harry Guest

Hi Harry, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.

I started as a script developer for companies including Heyday Films and Number 9 in London and ten years later I’m writing my own scripts. It’s been a long, wild road and I’ve loved the journey.

Meet Harry Guest | Writer and Director

Hi Harry, how do you think about risk, what role has taking risks played in your life/career?

I had a love/hate relationship with risk but I can now say I’m a much better risk taker. Some of my greatest opportunities and experiences have come from putting myself in the deep end, or being thrown in there, trying something new, doing something that’s uncomfortable to me. If you aren’t nervous are you really learning?

BRAWLER Opens Production Headquarters In L.A., Extends International Reach Via Mandarin Media

Live-action production company BRAWLER, under the aegis of executive producer Caspar von Winterfeldt and head of production Rob DeBakey, has opened up headquarters in Venice, Calif., to complement its Denver operation.

Danny Trejo, Mena Suvari Join Gala's Web3 TV Series, 'RZR'

Dystopian sci-fi series RZR, currently in post-production, will premiere exclusively on the Gala Film platform this July.

CAPE And Janet Yang Productions Announce Winners Of Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge

EXCLUSIVE: The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Janet Yang Productions announced the four winners of the inaugural Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge, which awards a $15,000 production grant to four AAPI women or non-binary filmmakers.

VFX Innovation As A Goal | An Interview With Hyphenate’s Travis Button

In this interview, we’re joined by Director and VFX Supervisor Travis Button to talk about how his background has helped him become the lead creative force for his company Hyphenate.

Meet Soma Helmi | Director and writer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Soma Helmi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Filmmaker Soma Helmi on Bringing AAPI Leads and Indonesian Mythologies to “The Angkasa Legacy”

It’s fair to say that there’s been a lot going on for writer and director Soma Helmi within the past year. After being one of the mentees in the inaugural MAM Labs for the screenplay she and Sam Boyer co-wrote

WINNERS AND NOMINEES – CREATIVE USE OF MEDIA

NAME OF CLIENT: Austria Tourism
Gold Winner
TITLE OF ENTRY: Lift is Life
AGENCY: Wien Nord Serviceplan
COUNTRY: Austria
PRODUCT: Holidays in Austria
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Wildwood Films & Creatives

Estonia's Hollywood award-winning visual effects creator: It took years of hard work

Last week, Estonian visual effects company FrostFX won a prestigious Visual Effects Society (VES) award for its work on HBO series “The Penguin.” According to FrostFX founder and CEO Marko Post, it took years of hard work and effort to get to Hollywood.

The VES Awards are the most prestigious recognition in the visual effects industry, considered the Oscars of the industry. The Estonian studio was recognized for its work on “After Hours,” an episode of the hit HBO series “The Penguin” for which the FrostFX team created the rainy and stormy scenes of Gotham City.

Brawler Signs Director Adrian Picardi to Company Roster

Brawler proudly announces the signing of acclaimed director Adrian Picardi, bringing his award-winning storytelling and innovative vision to the production company’s roster.

Born in West Hollywood and raised in South Pasadena, Picardi graduated from the Los Angeles Film School in 2006 and began his career in television. His talent emerged early, with his first student film winning the Grand Prize at a film festival hosted by an award-winning composer and screening at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

Brawler Director Adam Wells Showcases New Work for EA Sports

First Round’s On Me has launched its latest ad, directed by NM Talent’s Harry Guest, showcasing a refreshing yet more traditional approach to dating. Set to captivate audiences across the states, this new campaign emphasises the importance of ditching the swipe and getting real dates.

The app, which is designed to make sure users meet in person, is inspired by a time when people met naturally instead of primarily on dating apps.
She is one of the three performers this year that were nominated for the Emmy for “Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series,” and she is the sole dramatic nominee in this category.

Op-Ed: Mena Suvari should win the 2024 Primetime Emmy for ‘RZR’

Mena Suvari has been nominated for a 2024 Primetime Emmy, and she should win for her spellbinding performance in “RZR.” #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos has the scoop.

She is one of the three performers this year that were nominated for the Emmy for “Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series,” and she is the sole dramatic nominee in this category.

Dreamplay Films and Director Yuri Alves Win Historic Emmy® Awards For Concert and Documentary Films

DreamPlay Films and director Yuri Alves won two EMMY® Awards for films produced in Newark. At a gala ceremony in Philadelphia, the immersive concert film

Einhell introduce The E-Team

Munderbar and Charley Stadler shoot spoof E-Team spot with Einhell Powertools and FC Bayern München.

The Directors: Adam Wells

Prior to progressing into directing, Adam graduated from the Jacob Kramer College of Art. With a background of graphic design, for many years he plied his trade as a Creative and Designer for Sky Creative. Adam’s understanding of creative writing

On My Radar: Charley Stadler

Cream Directors’ Charley Stadler admires a recent “movie masterclass”, dissects the challenge posed by social media platforms, and explains why the public genuinely like great, creative advertising.