Screen Masters International, founded by Kelly Warnell, has expanded its operations to become a global ultra-agency, aiming to make an impact across the film, television, games, music, and arts industries.
The agency has launched in 11 territories worldwide, partnering with local allies. Screen Masters International now represents talent across 19 creative production departments, including award-winning department heads, experienced crew members and in-demand creatives.
Among the agency’s high-profile clients are movement director Terry Notary (“Avengers” films, “Planet of The Apes” trilogy, “Avatar”), 2nd unit director and stunt coordinator Lauro Chartrand-DelValle (“Shogun,” “The Last Samurai,” “Midnight Mass”), head of animation Stephen Candell (“The Croods,” “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Pop Art and DC artist Des Taylor, and writer Heath Corson (“Scream” and “Masters of The Universe” TV series).
The agency’s clients have recently collaborated with directors such as The Russo Brothers, Jordan Peele, Mike Flanagan, and Matt Reeves on major productions for leading film distributors, streamers and TV channels globally.
Screen Masters International offers both management and talent agency services, while also connecting pre-approved investors with intellectual property. The agency reports being in contact with over 800 greenlit productions and currently has talent working on projects in Mexico City, Mumbai, Las Vegas, Vancouver and London.
Warnell said, “The entertainment industry has been turned on its head post COVID-19, post strikes and looming uncertainty about the future and it felt quite dark for a while and, for many, work dried up completely. Our solution has been to expand out into different parts of the world that have been less affected by these factors and to forge relationships and create opportunities.”
The agency’s expanded roster includes talent from various departments, such as action, specialist actors, sound, voice-over, costume design, art and animation, hair and makeup, security and camera. Notable names include aerial coordinator Steven Moth (“Mission Impossible 7 and 8,” “No Time To Die”), marine coordinator Jason Martin (“One Piece,” “The Woman King”), and Emmy-winning hair and makeup designer Faye Aydin (“Phantom Thread,” “Napoleon”).
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