Industry veterans Sarah Essam and Jonny Vale join as business development producer and head of marketing and communications, respectively.
Milk VFX and Lola Post have announced the appointment of Sarah Essam as business development producer, with Jonny Vale joining as head of marketing and communications.
Essam, a seasoned producer with experience in large-scale VFX production, will support business development and client partnerships across both studios. She previously held production roles at Framestore and MPC, with credits on films including Blade Runner 2049, Suicide Squad, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and His Dark Materials.
Vale boasts over 15 years of marketing and communications experience in the film and episodic industries, and led campaigns for productions such as The Lion King, Prehistoric Planet, The Jungle Book, and Prometheus.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah and Jonny to our expanding team,” said Roo Knight-Jones, business development director at Milk and Lola. “Both bring a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach that will help drive our continued growth. Sarah will play a pivotal role in deepening relationships with our key clients and further strengthening our presence across our studio network. Jonny’s strategic insight into market engagement will be instrumental in amplifying the visibility of both Milk and Lola and showcasing the breadth and depth of our creative capabilities.”
Source: Milk VFX
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