Industry veterans Sarah Essam and Jonny Vale join as Business Development Producer and Head of Marketing and Communications, strengthening the studios’ reach and market presence.
Milk VFX and Lola Post, two leading studios in visual effects production, have announced the addition of two new senior team members as part of their ongoing growth. Sarah Essam has been appointed as Business Development Producer, while Jonny Vale joins as Head of Marketing and Communications.
With studios in London, Bordeaux, Barcelona, and Dublin, Milk and Lola continue to build momentum across key creative markets. These strategic hires come at a pivotal time as the studios look to deepen client relationships, enhance market visibility, and strengthen their positioning in the global VFX industry.
Essam, a seasoned producer with a wealth of experience working behind the scenes in large-scale VFX production, will be instrumental in supporting business development and client partnerships across both studios. She has previously held production roles at leading studios, with credits on films including Blade Runner 2049, Suicide Squad, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and His Dark Materials.
Vale, with over 15 years of marketing and communications experience in the film and episodic industries, has led successful campaigns for major productions, including The Lion King, Prehistoric Planet, The Jungle Book, and Prometheus. His expertise will help enhance the global visibility and showcase the creative capabilities of both Milk and Lola.
I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah and Jonny to our expanding team. Both bring a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking approach that will help drive our continued growth. Sarah will play a pivotal role in deepening relationships with our key clients and further strengthening our presence across our studio network. Jonny’s strategic insight into market engagement will be instrumental in amplifying the visibility of both Milk and Lola and showcasing the breadth and depth of our creative capabilities.
Roo Knight-Jones, Business Development Director at Milk and Lola
These key appointments reflect Milk and Lola’s commitment to further enhancing their industry leadership and expanding their global creative presence.
