Framestore, a global creative studio, has made strategic additions to its Immersive team by appointing two highly accomplished Creative Technology Directors: Manon Dave and Brian Solomon. These appointments aim to bolster Framestore’s standing as a global leader in creative technology and enhance its immersive experiences.
Manon Dave, joining the London team, brings a diverse background in product design and music. As a creative director, he has worked on brand development and immersive installations for clients such as Mercedes, HBO, Christian Dior, and Magic Leap, among others.
In the music industry, Dave has co-written songs for artists like will.i.am and Idris Elba and executive produced albums for UK rap sensation Che Lingo. He also serves as a music and technology advisor to leading musical artists and is a published songwriter/producer via Universal Music.
Brian Solomon has a career focused on bridging the gap between entertainment technology and the real world. He founded the XR team within Meow Wolf, where his team applied real-time and computer vision technology to create digital narrative layers within real-life exhibitions. Solomon has also contributed his creative and technical expertise to various startups and entertainment brands, including LivingCities.ai, Hexagram, AMC Television Network, Expo 2020 Dubai, and MSG’s Sphere—the world’s most technologically advanced entertainment venue.
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Manon Dave expressed excitement about joining Framestore and leveraging emerging technologies, such as web3 and AI, to expand the company’s portfolio to new audiences. Brian Solomon is equally thrilled to join Framestore, noting the team’s ability to collaborate in the digital and machine learning realm and expressing enthusiasm for exploring the application of AI and spatial workflows.
Karl Woolley, the Global Head of Immersive at Framestore, is humbled by the addition of Manon Dave and Brian Solomon to the team. “I am humbled to have Manon, a multifaceted artist who has been recently appointed as Artistic Director of TED Tech, and Brian, one of the pioneering creatives of the MSG Sphere, which captivated audiences on a global scale, join our immersive team. I’m excited to witness Manon, Brian, and our Creative Technologist and resident futurist, Johannes Saam, join forces to shape the very future of technology and storytelling.”
Reel 360 News wishes Manon and Brian the best of luck at Framestore.
