HOLLYWOOD  CALIFORNIA – Two of Hollywood’s leading agencies representing below-the-line creative talent, Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA Talent) and Worldwide Production Agency (WPA), today announced they are merging operations.

This merger will create a new global agency dedicated to the film, television, commercial and digital media industries’ most sought-after artisans, department heads, directors and producers. The merger combines decades of industry expertise and international reach, to create one of the entertainment industry’s most respected roster of cinematographers, production and costume designers, editors, visual effects artists, directors and producers under a single banner.

The newly combined agency will operate from offices in Los Angeles and London, supported by strategic partnerships throughout Europe, Canada, South America and Australasia. A new corporate identity and agency name will be unveiled later this summer.

“This announcement follows months of strategic planning between our agencies as we prepared a unified expansion strategy focusing on serving creative talent globally,” say Bill Dispoto, President of DDA Talent, and Steve Jacob, Co-CEO of WPA, in a joint statement.

“Our agencies have always shared the same philosophy: exceptional representation begins with putting artists first. We have each built our businesses by championing creative excellence, personal service and long-term career development,” says Juanita Tiangco, Vice President of DDA Talent. 

“Bringing our teams together allows us to offer our clients greater opportunities, deeper resources and a truly global platform while preserving the individualized approach that defines both agencies.”

“The entertainment industry is evolving rapidly and the demand for world-class creative talent has never been greater,” adds Frank Balkin, Co-CEO of WPA. 

“This merger creates one of the largest independent agencies dedicated to below-the-line talent. It positions us to better serve our clients across film, television, streaming, advertising and emerging media while continuing to advocate for the artists who bring stories to life.” 

The combined roster includes Academy Award®, Emmy®, BAFTA and guild-recognized talent working at the highest levels of the entertainment industry, including: Academy Award-winning cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, ASC (Mank); two-time Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, ASC (The Social Network); Malik Sayeed (Clockers, Belly, After the Hunt); producer Ralph Winter (X-Men franchise); editor Ian S. Tan, ACE (Avatar: The Last Airbender); production designer Danny Vermette, ADG (Backrooms); John Mathieson, BSC (Gladiator); cinematographer Larry Fong, ASC (Watchmen); cinematographer Mihai Mălaimare Jr. (The Master, Jojo Rabbit); and cinematographer Maryse Alberti (Creed).

This merger marks the first step in a new phase of growth and global expansion. The new agency will continue to pioneer innovative representation models for creative talent worldwide.

ABOUT DDA TALENT

Founded in 1987, DDA Talent was among the first agencies dedicated to representing below-the-line creative talent. The agency has built a reputation for identifying exceptional artists and supporting them through every stage of their careers. Its clients have earned Academy Awards®, BAFTAs, Emmys, César Awards and major guild honors across the global entertainment industry.

ABOUT WPA

Since 2010, Worldwide Production Agency (WPA) has established an international platform for below-the-line creative talent, with offices in Los Angeles and London. The agency’s clients have earned every major industry honor, including Academy Awards®, Emmy Awards®, BAFTA Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, ASC Awards, ADG Awards, CDG Awards, PGA Awards, ACE Eddie Awards, Cannes Lions, D&AD Awards, Clio Awards, Sundance Film Festival honors and Venice Film Festival awards.

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