Award-winning editor has cut spots for McDonald's, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and other top brands.

The Colonie, the post production boutique, has added editor Tom Pastorelle in the first step in their expansion. An award-winning editor, Pastorelle arrives from Foundation Content where he cut commercials, music videos and other work, the former including spots for such brands as McDonald's, Hampton Inn and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He also has experience in features and short films in a career that began with the editorial house Cutters.

Latin American animation and gaming company, which recently closed $1.3 million Series A round, taps Los Angeles-based industry veteran to head STORYZ, its award-winning 3D studio.

ZIO Studios announced the key hire as part of its current expansion phase in which it will be developing next-generation 3D social and mobile games, as well as its own animation titles for film and television.

Iohann Sanmartin has 15 years of experience in the entertainment business and is an expert in innovative production strategies for animation and new media properties. He has a solid track record in working hands-on with “pixels and people,” designing and producing projects for blue-chip clients such as the Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios and Lucas Arts.