About The Syndicate
The Syndicate was a creative design, branding services, and digital production studio specializing in live action direction, visual effects, animation, motion graphics, and telecine. As a division of the ComputerCafe Group, it primarily focused on commercials, television programs, and music videos.
Approach
The firm utilized a high-speed virtual private network to pool creative and technical resources with its sister company, CafeFX, enabling them to seamlessly handle large-scale visual effects projects and complex assignments.
What Sets Them Apart
Headquarters
1207 4th Street Suite 200
Featured Work
Freixenet - The Key to Reserva (2007)
George Michael - Freeek (2002)
The Rolling Stones - Shine A Light
Post-Production Capabilities
4 servicesVisual Effects
Extensive visual effects, animation, and digital compositing for commercials, music videos, and television.
Telecine & Color Grading
High-resolution color correction and telecine services featuring Spirit telecine and Millennium telecine.
Motion Graphics
Graphic design, retro-style opening titles, and broadcast design through its DesignWorks division.
Finishing
Real-time compositing and high-definition finishing for broadcast and theatrical trailers.
Types of Work
Notable Clients & Projects
Industries Served
Awards & Recognition
2 awardsGold Clio Award (Beverages/Alcohol category for Freixenet 'The Key to Reserva')
2008
Music Video Production Association's Award for Best Colorist
2005
Firm Leadership
Kenny Solomon
Managing Director / Executive Producer
Co-founder of The Syndicate and former executive producer at Western Images and Ring of Fire Advanced Media.
Beau Leon
Director of Telecine
Noted telecine artist and co-founder, previously from R!OT Santa Monica.
Leslie Sorrentino
Director of New Business
Co-founder who previously served as director of business development at 525 Studios and Post Logic Studios.
Ben Grossmann
Visual Effects Supervisor
Led visual effects for major projects including Martin Scorsese's 'The Key to Reserva' and 'Shine a Light'.
News & Press
The Syndicate, RSA Films And JWT Spain Win Gold Clio Award For Scorsese's Freixenet Film
https://www.shootonline.com/spw/syndicate-rsa-films-and-jwt-spain-win-gold-clio-award-scorseses-freixenet-film/
Postproduction/Visual Effects Veterans Form The Syndicate
https://www.shootonline.com/article/postproductionvisual-effects-veterans-form-syndicate/
Syndicate Creates VFX Metropolis for BT Networking Spot
https://www.awn.com/news/syndicate-creates-vfx-metropolis-bt-networking-spot
Office Locations
Santa Monica
1207 4th Street Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Pricing Information
Project-based
Contact The Syndicate directly for pricing information based on your project requirements.
Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact The Syndicate directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.