May 2006

NEWS: RFM Repping Meiert Avis and Syndrome

Robin Frank Management is now representing director Meiert Avis, whose credits include music videos for U2, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen, Matchbox 20, New Found Glory, H.I.M. and many other acts. Meiert's videos will still be produced through his company Pusher.

The Robot Films directing team Syndrome is another recent addition to the RFM representation roster. Syndrome's credits include the video for the Sergio Mendes and Black Eyed Peas collaboration "Mas Que Nada."

NEWS: MVPA Awards Update

The MVPA has released more details about its 15th annual MVPA Awards, to be held May 11 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.Comedian Patton Oswalt is the host. Confirmed presenters include Green Day, The Living Things, Ringside, Esthero and Zach Galiafinakis.

Honorary awards will be presented to The Smashing Pumpkins and directors Samuel Bayer and Floria Sigismondi.

BOOKED: Jeremiah - Chauncy Jackson, director

R&B crooner Jeremiah will debut with this video in which he plays a high fashion photographer trying to balance a relationship with the demands of his job. Numerous cameos by models and other figures in the fashion and music businesses are lined up for this NYC shoot.

artist: Jeremiahsong: "Get Away"label: Siri Musicdirector(s): Chauncy Jacksonproduction co: Music Jones for Zingari Entertainment

BOOKED: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dayton/Faris, directors

Red Hot Chili Peppers will re-unite with long time collaborators Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris for their upcoming video "Tell Me Baby."

The Dayton/Faris team has directed several Chili Pepper clips, including "By The Way," "Otherside" and "Californication," in addition to acclaimed videos for The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis and Korn.

artist: Red Hot Chili Pepperssong: "Tell Me Baby"label: Warner Bros.director(s): Dayton/Farisproduction co: Dayton/Faris

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