Brian DiLorenzo

President/Head of X-15

Brian founded X-15 to accelerate abstract assignments and forge unique, independent industry partnerships. A hands-on producer by trade who oversaw production wings at Fallon, BBDO, McCann, Commonwealth and Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, Brian drives innovation and bold creative across every production deliverable. Besides his Head of Production roles, Brian co-founded independent agency Ming Utility and Entertainment and its offshoot Ming Studios. He’s been called a game changer, producing iconic, influential campaigns and truly groundbreaking branded content that’s been honored with all the top awards.

Matthew Marquis

Special Projects Division

Matt’s pioneering, award-winning work with forward thinking brands is the new frontier. A veteran of motion graphics and production companies like Brand New School, Stardust, and Logan, Matt founded Golden, a multi-disciplinary production company. He has developed a roster of directors working in all mediums and led design, animation, and live-action divisions from coast to coast before launching X-15. Matt drives teams with leading edge expertise, laser-focused on seamless integration of all phases of the creative and production process.

Kristen Reut

Head of Business Operations

Kristen leads X-15’s panoramic Business Affairs, Procurement and Finance units, crucial hubs for getting projects off the ground. Kristen’s command of scoping, talent, legal and clearance has allowed our team to rewrite the playbook for brands making their own content. She’s led Business Affairs departments at Ming Studios, Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, TBWA/Media Arts Lab, Saatchi LA, and Deutsch LA serving large brands like Apple, Toyota and Best Buy. She’s at home shepherding agreements of all shapes and sizes between brands, agencies, talent unions, influencers, production companies and other partners.

Clair Hoffman
Studio Director

A specialist at tailoring infrastructure, optimizing teams, and directing communications, Clair sets the stage for projects of all sizes. Before X-15, Clair ran studio and office operations at Ming Studios and Juice, catering to brands, agencies, networks, and game studios. She’s programmed and produced events ranging from book and film festivals to multi-day, live entertainment and experiential events for clients like American Express, Honda, and Microsoft. At X-15 she commands the hub, keeping crews calm and cared for.

X-15 Los Angeles, California

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X-15
Los Angeles, California

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