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CURT FLEMING | CEO / PARTNER
Curt is our fearless captain, diving headfirst into strategy, creative, and concept development for our clients. From the spark of an idea to the final touches on storyboards, he's in his element. He's all about the 3B's - Big ideas, Big impact, Big results. His mantra? Laser-like focus. Master your craft. Be the best. And, collaborate with awesome folks who want to do awesome things for awesome clients. Simple as that. And, it's been his guiding light for two decades now. Whenever we get too cozy, he shakes things up, reminding us that "greatness never transcends from comfort zones". Curt ensures we have all the ingredients for success: the right squad, the right tech, a dash of fun, a safe space to stumble, and a pinch of adrenaline – because that's where magic, hustle, and efficiency truly thrive.
SCOTT FLEMING | DIRECTOR / PARTNER
Scott's our guru for everything that says 'action' at Merit/Andrew. He's the boss of colossal multi-year campaigns, small product launches, and everything in between. Scott's a hands-on creative both behind the camera and the edit bay. He’s a creative who thrives on collaboration with our deep bench of creatives and filmmakers. A proud alumnus of the Vancouver Film School, Scott has been conjuring up magic almost his entire life. With over 500 directorial projects under his belt and shelves of shiny hardware, Scott’s invaluable experience, knowledge and wisdom is tapped everyday to make visions become reality.
CAROLINE SCOTT | HEAD OF PRODUCTION / PARTNER
Big C brings it all to life. On brief. On time. On budget. Exceeding expectations and managing the people and the process—effortlessly. She’s been the “/” in Merit/Andrew since 2002 as the unsung hero that brings it all together. Over 1,000 productions under her belt, she’s helped prep Will Ferrell as a high school football coach, rocked out to AC/DC with Rob Riggle, had pistachios with R Lee Ermey, and been yelled at by Jane Lynch. Robert Mondavi called her “nails” (affectionately, of course). That stuck. Because if you want to know what it takes to be successful in this business. Nails.
JAKE KLARKOWSKI | PRODUCER
Jake can be found anywhere the work sends him. He’s Caroline’s right hand making it happen behind the scenes on the big stuff and front and center on the other stuff. Jake was a tour manager for October Fall before getting into the film industry. We hired Jake as an AD on a WD-40/R Lee Ermey job back in 2010 and that was it. From 1-day product shoots to 40-day multi-state commercial beasts, Jake gets it done (flawlessly, with only minor spelling errors) with a laugh and a smile. He's got that gritty Chicago work ethic, an LA creative eye, and that New York no-nonsense 'let's get it done' attitude.
JASON RAPP | HEAD OF ANIMATION
Animation's a big deal around here at Merit/Andrew, and Jason's been our resident wizard since 2010. If you've got an idea, Jason and his team can make it real. And if your imagination's on empty, he's got a full tank ready to go. He's always in the thick of things, sleeves rolled up, ready to dive into the impossible. Whether it's VFX, 2D, or 3D animation for TV, digital or experiential projects, Jason and his team have got it covered. He's a pro with the trickiest software, though he's hilariously bad at email and Google calendar. His spelling's a disaster too, so you know he's a certified CG rock star.
MICHAEL BELANGER | EDITOR & HEAD OF IT
Michael's the oil in our Merit/Andrew machine - he's the wizard working magic behind the curtain. This guy's a multi-skilled maestro in post-production, wielding Avid, Premiere, and Resolve like a champ. Whether he's at the helm as editor or providing rock-solid support, his storytelling prowess and creativity shine through. But wait, there's more! Michael's also the guardian of our high-tech systems. From centralized servers for editing and animation to a hefty render farm and Quantum storage, he keeps them humming along smoothly from our Orange County, CA hub. Michael may be a behind-the-scenes hero, but his work guarantees every scene we put out there is pure gold.
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From the heights of the Burj Khalifa to the heart of the King of the Hammers, we covered the globe last week. Rendering in raucous Hammertown. Directing in dazzling Dubai. With the post team supporting the endeavors from our HQ in natty Newport. Unhinged. Out in the wild. Pushing the boundaries of both creative and tech.
#meritandrew #dubai #kingofthehammers #starlink #production #post #rendering #bts #storytelling
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What`s Jake up to here?! Swipe. Yup. They`re back. "CNW Presents"--we ran out of CN movies. Beta-tested Seagal in the new shop. Salt. Senseless murder. Sauce. A salubrious endeavor indeed. What Seagal movie should we do next? Winner gets an invite. A Miller High Life. And unlimited hot dogs.* *Limit 3 hot dogs
#meritandrew #MovieNight #CNW #ChuckNorris #StevenSeagal #HotDogs #MillerHighLife #oscarmayer
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Friend. Colleague. Producer. Craft services aficionado. Myth (sort of). Blackhawks fan. Artisanal Jack + Coke cocktailer. LCD Soundsystem super man fan. Self-appointed captain of Newport Harbor. E-bike gangster. Legend (aspiring). Scary movie review guy. Giardiniere guru. This week we celebrate Jake Klarkowski as he turns older. We also celebrate Jake`s ten years with Merit/Andrew (way more important). Often the unsung hero in the credits, Jake makes the impossible, possible. It all started with various brand webisodes featuring Rob Riggle, R L Ermey, and Jane Lynch. As a freelance A.D. with a passion for obliging incessant camera department requests, we saw great potential. In January of 2014, we brought Jake into the fold full-time. It`s been ten years now. Ten long years. Hundreds of productions. Tens of thousands of miles around the globe. With so much hot sauce. We could not do this without you, Jake. We totally could--but we`d choose not to--because you make everything better (except when you misspell things even when there is a native spelling program available in the application---very irritating). Today and for the rest of this week (not to exceed midnight PST on Jan 6), we raise a glass and celebrate the man we call "Jake". He`s older--not a ton wiser, which stings a little. But there`s hope here in the next decade starting---now! The passport is renewed. The black jeans are pressed. Ready to hit the ground running! (Please do your expense report by Friday)
@jakeklark #wheresmygoldwatch #aluminumanniversary #happybirthday #oldernotwiser #yougotjaked #meritandrew
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Lights, camera, action! The M/A squad was back together at the magical Disney Ranch last week, sharing the set with our legendary creative ally @Ian.Koff – the genius behind the Addy anthem `How Do You Win An Addy?` West Coast ad folks, you know you are still singing it! 😉 Alongside Ian was the brilliant Ashley Lambert of Lead Surge, making the creative sparks fly! A massive shoutout to the talented cast & crew who made the day nothing short of amazing. Here’s to more magic in the making!
#MeritAndrew #ShootDay #CreativeReunion #TeamMA #DisneyRanch #AddyAwards #behindthescenes
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