Executive producer Michael Flexner to lead revamped live-action division, which produces commercials and digital content for a diverse range of brands.
NEW YORK -- Click 3X announced an entirely revamped live action division, X3 Films. The X3 Films team produces a broad range of compelling content for brands and agencies, including commercials, long and short form films, digital content, vertical and 360 video and more. To lead X3 Films, Click 3X has hired Michael Flexner as Executive Producer, charged with overseeing all live action production and further developing and nurturing the director roster.
Peter Corbett, President, Partner of Click 3X said, "With Click 3X’s experimental approach to production comes a need for talented people who can bring creative ideas to life in new and interesting ways. By revamping X3 Films and bringing on acclaimed industry vet, Michael Flexner, we can produce different forms of storytelling for our brand and agency clients.”
Flexner is a 19-year industry veteran in the entertainment, film, production and advertising space. Prior to joining Click 3X, Flexner was Head of Production at content creation/production company, Bodega Studios, where he focused on broadcast, digital and social content for agency clients. Flexner got his start in feature films, working at independent production company, Open City Films and commercial and music video producing arm, Blow Up Pictures. From there, he moved into directing and producing branded content for noted corporate and academic clients.
He did several years of freelance directing and TV work before joining Discovery Channel's top-rated show at the time, Surprise By Design. Flexner then moved on to Viacom Media Networks where he led production strategy for VH1 and its sister channel, Logo. He was also part of the small network launch team for Logo and Centric, a collaboration with BET and part of rebranding team for VH1 from 2012-2014. He has been honored with multiple PromaxBDA awards, several Emmy nominations and other honors throughout his career.
“I’m excited to add to Click 3X’s impressive roster and support the variety of needs of our current and potential clients,” said Flexner. “Click 3X has a storied history and has continued to thrive in a challenging industry. I’m looking forward to working with the team and putting my thumbprint on the live action division.”
Recent and upcoming live action work under X3 Films has included two promo spots for NFL’s Thursday Night Football and an upcoming spot for International Delight directed by Damien Drake, along with a spot for the NBA store and one for OnStar, directed by Manny Bernandez.
Source: Click 3X
Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.
