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BITS & PIECES BANQUET VFX LAUNCHES IN NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK CITY — Banquet VFX (www.banquetvfx.com) is a new boutique post production studio that's dedicated to providing exceptional creative ser- vice. Founded by industry veterans Justin Brukman, Camila De Biaggi and Matt Pascuzzi, the studio champions a lean, handcrafted approach — a contrast to what its principals see from studios offering scale and automation, or speed that sometimes eclipses service. The studio's founders believe service isn't a relic of the past, but a strategic advantage that builds trust, deepens collabora- tion and elevates the final product. "The 'bigger-is-better' model often ends up watering down the creative and the outcome," explains Matt Pascuzzi, Banquet's creative director and co-founder. "Banquet is built to be the alternative. We're staying small on pur- pose, so we can stay excellent on purpose. Our clients work directly with senior talent, and they feel that difference in the final product." "When you work with us, you know who's behind the curtain," adds Camila De Biaggi, Banquet's executive producer and co-founder. "We've built our ca- reers on long-term partnerships with directors and agencies who value a blend of artistry and accountability. At Banquet, we're putting the creative experi- ence first." Justin Brukman serves as managing director and rounds out the team of partners. "We're building Banquet to be the studio we always wanted to work with," he notes. "A place where clients feel seen, supported and creatively empow. ered — where the work comes first, not the politics or the process. Our goal is to deliver world-class results with a team that's agile, experienced and fully invested in every project." The "Banquet" name is meant to reflect the studio's core philosophy: "a place of gathering, purpose and joy." As the trio explain, they want every cli- ent's experience to feel "shockingly nice and easy." Banquet can be contacted at 28 W. 25th Street, 3rd Floor. PS260 MOVES INTO NEW WEST-COAST SPACE LOS ANGELES — PS260 (www.ps260.com), which provides creative content development, production, editorial, VFX, graphics and audio services, has ex- panded its West Coast presence with a new editorial hub in Los Angeles' West Adams neighborhood. Previously located on Abbot Kinney in Venice, the team traded the beachside for a brewery, transforming a former craft beer compa- ny's headquarters into a flexible, sun-drenched campus. "We're in good company in our new digs," says PS260 partner and edi- tor, Matt Posey. "Mother, Somesuch, Superprime and Stink are all within two blocks. We're already plotting our first block party." The LA office deepens PS260's presence on the West Coast and serves as a space where editors from its Boston and New York studios can connect and work seamlessly together. "We love our new home," adds founding partner/editor, JJ Lask. "I'm excited about the possibilities this space opens up, not just for our team, but for our community. We designed it to be a place where clients actually want to spend time. It's comfortable, it's creative and it's got the kind of energy that makes collaboration easy and fun...People want to work together in-person again, and we wanted to give them a space that makes that time feel worthwhile." Wacom (wacom.com) has introduced three new pen displays — the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24 and Cintiq 24 Touch — all of which make use of the company's Pro Pen 3. Display highlights include 2.5K resolution, 8-bit color depth and an anti-glare, etched-glass screen. The Pro Pen 3 comes with three programable buttons and can operate at up to 60 degrees of tilt. Custom grips are also available. Pricing starts at $699.95 for the Cintiq 16, and goes up to $1499.95 for the Touch model, which supports up to 10 fingers of touch input. Banquet VFX's (L-R) Brukman, De Biaggi and Pascuzzi PS260 partners (L-R) JJ Lask and Matt Posey