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people DENISE SANTE Nomad, with offices in NY, LA and London, has added Denise Sante as executive producer. Sante will focus on helping Nomad's team of editors and post specialists, getting the most out of their skill sets. She has worked in New York since 2001, and prior to joining Nomad, worked in sales and representation for NYC's Sound Lounge. Sante also spent time as a sales rep at GO Film, A List, DHMA and Rocket Music. SANTE KOOB ZWier PETE KOOB Cut+Run has added editor Pete Koob to its San Francisco office, but he is also available in the studio's other locations in LA, New York, London, Austin and Asia. He joins Cut+Run following time at Cleaver, the in-house post facility within agency Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, where he was director of editorial. Early on, Koob attended Stanford for creative writing and then moved to New York to be a part of the intensive DGA Assistant Directing program. Later he moved to San Francisco to focus on editing. IRMA RODRIGUEZ Bi-coastal production company Uber Content has hired Irma Rodriguez as director of West Coast sales and marketing. She brings her experience representing top players in the industry, which began at MJZ in 2004. From there, she freelanced in production until she took a position at Anonymous Content in 2006, working in sales. She became a full-fledged rep in 2009. In 2010, she took a West Coast sales and development position, representing Epoch Films, Imperial Woodpecker, Arts & Sciences, Farm League and Arcade Edit. GEORGE ZWier London's LipSync Post has recruited VFX supervisor George Zwier, who joins the studio from Double Negative, where he worked on feature film projects, including Thor: The Dark World. His career also includes time at leading visual effects facilities such as Industrial Light & Magic and Weta Digital. NORRA ABDUL RAHIM, ANDY NICHOLAS Senior executive producer Norra Abdul Rahim and head of CG Andy Nicholas have joined Rushes' London-based VFX and CG team. Abdul POST MAGAZINE (ISSN 0891-5628) is published 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. Include $8.00 per order plus $3 per additional copy for U.S. postage and handling. If shipping outside the U.S., include an additional $14 per order plus $5 per additional copy. 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His most recent role was head of technology/MD of Reliance UK. KEVIN BATTEN Logan has added ex-Superfad partner Kevin Batten as its LA managing director. Batten will focus on maintaining the studio's strong culture of teamwork while adding new directorial and design talent. He has AICP, Clio and Cannes award-winning commercial campaigns for Visa Olympics, PlayStation, Sprint and Target to his credit. Prior to Superfad, Batten held positions at Brand New School, Deutsch and Digital Kitchen. He studied broadcast journalism at Marietta College and holds a media arts degree from the University of South Carolina. JO ARGHIRIS Jo Arghiris has joined The Mill, LA from the company's New York office, where she was an executive producer and head of production. Prior to that, she worked at The Mill, London in various capacities. In her new role, she will develop new client relationships and grow existing business within the Los Angeles market. ARGHIRIS DAVID EMBLEY LA's Look Effects has hired financial management consultant David Embley as its director of finance. With over 15 years experience, Embley brings extensive accounting knowledge and expertise to his new appointment. He began his new position at the end of July. Before joining Look, he was a financial management consultant for BPG Advertising in Los Angeles. tions Mail Agreement Number 40017597. Printed in the U.S.A. ©Copyright 2013 POST, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including by photocopy, recording or information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. 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