Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fullscreen Taps CAA Vet As Exec

Culver City-based independent YouTube network Fullscreen has tapped a CAA veteran as its new Head of Talent, the firm said today. Fullscreen--which is led by former Googler George Strompolos--said it has named Larry Shapiro to the new position. Shapiro will manage Fullscreen's talent department. Former Head of Talent Sami Kreigstein moves to VP of Talent Integration. Shapiro was previously at agent at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Fullscreen said Shapiro established the CAA's video game department, working with game designers such as Will Wright, Lorne Lanning and John Carmack. He also served at FOurth Wall STudios, Xmobb, Oddworld Inhabitants, Palomar Pictures and Propaganda Films.