EXCLUSIVE: Modern Artists is beefing up its literary division with the addition of veteran brokers Andy Patman, Martin Spencer and Martin To. The trio not too long ago received in the marketplace following the shutdown of A3 the place they helped reestablish a literary division, with Patman serving as head of Tv Content material.
That is the third consecutive company the place Patman, Spencer and To shall be working collectively following stints at Paradigm and A3, which all of them joined in 2020. Bringing their roster of shoppers, they are going to be primarily based at Modern’ Los Angeles workplace. They be part of brokers Jim Stein, Michael Pio, Joe Arciniega, Susan Sussman, Emily Cameron, and Ethan Extra in Modern’s literary division.
“It was a uncommon alternative to search out an present group of brokers who not solely share a historical past of collaboration and teamwork, however whose work ethos and tradition mesh completely with our firm’s philosophy and aspirations. We’re thrilled to have the ability to welcome them to Modern,” mentioned company President Scott Harris.
TV lit agent Patman, a 20-year veteran of Paradigm earlier than shifting to A3 in 2020, started his company profession on the William Morris Company.
Movement image lit agent Spencer was a 27-year alumni of CAA earlier than becoming a member of Paradigm.
TV lit agent To, who started his company profession at UTA and segued into administration earlier than returning to agenting at Paradigm.