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PEOPLE www.postmagazine.com 28 POST MAY/JUNE 2025 RUTH SIMPSON Creative and production studio TigerLily in Jacksonville, FL, has added Ruth Simpson to its team as producer. She brings a decade of sales and service-based experience within the hospitality, event planning and real estate industries. Since her appoint- ment, Simpson has been involved in the production of several projects, including those for Advance Auto Parts, VyStar Credit Union and Goodwill. ANDY STEELE, MIREILLE ANTOINE Creative studio Rascal, which has locations in London and Stockholm, has hired Andy Steele as its new head of computer graphics and Mireille Antoine as head of production. The pair join the studio from The Mill, where Steele was CG/VFX supervisor and cre- ative director, and Antoine was head of production. Steele's career has taken him across both China and the United Kingdom. His credits include building Smoke & Mirrors Shanghai's 3D department. Antoine, meanwhile, has also worked across several roles throughout her career, including quality control operator, VT operator, operations and VFX producer at companies that include Rushes, and The Machine Room and The Hive Animation within the VTR Group. SARAH ESSAM, JONNY VALE Visual effects studios Milk VFX and Lola Post have made additions to its team with the recent appoint- ments of business development producer Sarah Essam and head of marketing & communications Jonny Vale. Milk and Lola have studios in London, Bordeaux, Barcelona and Dublin. Essam is a seasoned producer with a wealth of experience working behind the scenes on large-scale VFX productions. She previously held production roles at Framestore and MPC, and has a list of credits that includes contributions to Blade Runner 2049, Suicide Squad, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and His Dark Materials. Vale brings over 15 years of marketing and commu- nications experience in the film and episodic industries, having previously spent time at MPC, where he served as global head of marketing. KATARÍNA GRAMATOVÁ Independent editorial boutique The Den in Los Angeles recently welcomed editor Katarína Gramatová to its roster. She holds a master's degree in film editing and has directed two films that show- case her cinematic sensibilities. Her commercial cred- its include work for Barclay's, Sprite and Samsung. YOOMIN LEE Company 3 senior colorist Yoomin Lee has relocated from the business's London studio to its New York location. Lee is known for her work on both long- and short-form projects. Some of her recent highlights include color grading campaigns for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Google, Carhartt and British Airways. She has also contributed to features, such as Apple TV+'s upcoming All of You. Beyond her time in London, Lee has also worked in Sydney. MIKE DEFILIPPS Bi-coastal post production studio Modern Post has promoted Mike DeFilipps to executive producer of VFX and finishing in its New York office. He joined the creative studio in 2021 and has been instrumental in expanding its VFX department. With over 14 years of experience, DeFilipps' career includes serving as a finishing producer at PS260, where he led the motion graphics, VFX and finishing department across the company's Boston, NYC and LA offices. His expertise in finishing and visual effects ultimately led him to Modern Post, where he's contributed to major campaigns and VFX projects, supporting the growth of both the East and West Coast offices. Some of his credits include work with Calvin Klein, Tom Ford, Dior, Polo Ralph Lauren and Old Navy. MICHAEL ARTUSO Audio post studio Mr. Bronx in New York City has promoted Michael Artuso from assistant to associ- ate mixer. He has been honing his skills under the guidance of studio founder/mixer David Wolfe and senior mixer/sound designer Geoff Strasser. Over the past three years, Artuso has worked on campaigns for major brands, including Super Bowl spots for Häagen-Dazs and Duracell, Oscar campaign spots for Samsung, and additional projects for Tito's and Aviation Gin. He has also mixed upcoming films for festi- val premieres, including Saint Andrews and The Traveler. Before joining Mr. Bronx Audio Post in 2022, Artuso built a portfolio in sound design and mixing. While studying at Hofstra University, he gained hands-on experience mixing music, designing sound for film and working on theatrical productions. By his senior year, he had developed a strong portfolio, which led him to apply for a position at Mr. Bronx. RYAN URZI Boutique color house Ethos Studio in Los Angeles recently welcomed colorist Ryan Urzi to its roster. Urzi's approach to color is guided by a storyteller's sensitivity and a deep understanding of emotional tone. His work is marked by rich, textural depth and cinematic precision, giving each frame a visual sig- nature. Throughout his career, Urzi has lent his visual style to campaigns for brands that include Adidas, Under Armour, Nike, Coach, NBA and Audi. POST MAGAZINE (ISSN 0891-5628) is published bi-monthly by Post,LLC, a COP Communications company, 620 West Elk Avenue, Glendale, California 91204. Subscription rates: $63 for one year in the United States & Possessions; $94 for one year in Canada and Mexico; all other countries $133 for one year. For air-expedited service, include an additional $75 per order annually. Single copies (prepaid only): $16 in the United States; $32 in Canada and Mexico; $47 all other countries. Back issues, if available, are $32 for the U.S. & Possessions; $63 for Canada and Mexico; $94 for all other countries. 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