NEW YORK — Alkemy X (www.alkemy-x.com) has added to its roster with the hiring of editor Craig Brasen, executive producer Leah Garner Orsini, and VP of business development Sara Iversen. Brasen comes to Alkemy X from Go Robot, where he spent nine years working on projects for brands such as T. Rowe Price, UPS, NASCAR, AT&T, Pedigree and IBM.
“I like having directors, VFX artists, senior colorists, original content and branded entertainment experts all under one roof,” says Brasen. ”It makes for a stronger team, and enables us to deliver really big things for our clients.”
(L-R) Craig Brasen and Leah Garner Orsini
“Craig is an invigorating addition to our New York studio,” notes Alkemy X managing director Nick Litwinko. “He is an incredible talent who innately understands the demands of our clients, and that knowledge informs his work every day. Leah is a powerhouse of an EP and has been instrumental in streamlining our VFX production capabilities and creating efficiencies while not compromising any of the quality that is expected of our brand. Expanding with talents such as Craig and Leah has emboldened the company to continue on it's current path of tremendous growth.”
“I feel a great vibe here,” adds Garner Orsini. “Everyone here is very personable and loves what they do, which is always refreshing to be part of.” Garner Orsini has worked in visual effects and live-action production for 10 years. Her career spans stints at MTV in New York; Sugar Film Productions and Reel FX in Dallas; and Zoic Studios in Los Angeles. After moving to New York in 2012, she started at Method, working on Kill Your Darlings, which was picked up at Sundance. She then spent two years at Framestore, overseeing the company’s VFX projects.
Iversen is the former head of sales/executive producer at Bang Music + Audio Post and brings quick wit, knowledge of agency demands, and creative spirit with her to role at Alkemy X. “I’m excited to be here, because I know Alkemy X has endless creative resources that will allow me to offer our clients so many expanded services,” she concludes.