November 2006

Jen Herrera is leaving Robin Frank Management — and the United States — to join Draw Pictures in London as the company's head of music video. Directors repped by Draw Pictures include Uwe Flade, Ulf, Caswell Coggins, Lee Lennox and Rupert Jones. Herrera officially starts the new gig tomorrow, December 1.

Although the production cycle for Grizzly Bear's video for "Knife" has been long and arduous — we first reported on it back in August — the Encyclopedia Pictura directing team has released some nice evidence — first leaked to Stereogum  —  that the wait will not be in vain. The Grizzly Bear "Knife" Production Update blog features enough production stills, behind-the-scenes photos, conceptual drawings and collages (see below) that reveals this as one of the most ambitious clips of the year (or next year, perhaps).

artist: Kelly Sweet song: "Raincoat" label: Razor & Tie   director(s): Todd Strauss-Schulsonproduction co: Ingenuity Engine rep: RW Media