First Artists Management, a Los Angeles talent agency specializing in composers and music supervisors, has officially rebranded as FAM agency, according to company announcements. Alongside the name change, the firm has integrated former Kraft-Engel Management agent Dan North and added business affairs executives in Los Angeles and London to scale its global operations.
FAM Agency Rebrand and Executive Expansion
The Los Angeles-based talent agency long known as First Artists Management is rebranding and changing its name to FAM agency, according to company disclosures. Founded in 2003, the firm represents prominent creative professionals across major film, television, and streaming platforms. The corporate refresh follows a busy period of creative output for its existing client roster, which includes Emmy-nominated composer Antonio Sanchez for “The Studio,” Dan Deacon for “Task,” and Stephen McKeon for Lee Cronin’s “The Mummy.”
Additional projects tied to the agency’s existing client base feature Nathan Micay (“Margo’s Got Money Troubles”), Hannah Peel (“Midwinter Break”), Haim Mazar (“Scary Movie 6”), Blanck Mass (“Crime 101”), Aaron May and David Ridley (“Adolescence”), Clinton Shorter (“The Rip”), Gavin Brivik, who earned an Emmy nomination for “The Pitt,” Lorena Perez Batista, an Emmy winner for “The Studio,” and Fatima Al Qadiri (“The Stranger”), according to agency records.
Dan North Joins FAM Along with Roster of Composers and Supervisors
In tandem with the rebrand, FAM has welcomed agent Dan North from Kraft-Engel Management. North brings a substantial book of business with him, incorporating high-profile composers and music supervisors into the newly minted agency.
The incoming talent group arriving with North includes:
- Gabriel Mann, known for “Emily in Paris”
- Marcus Norris, known for “Lady in the Lake”
- Tim Williams, known for “Pearl”
- Jonathan Sanford, known for “The Good Daughter”
- Andrew Kotatko, known for “The Power of the Dog”
- Daniel Rossen, known for “Past Lives”
Global Roster Additions and Business Affairs Hires
Beyond the transition led by North, FAM has broadened its global footprint by signing several notable musical acts and supervisors. The newly curated roster additions include iconic Scottish post-rock band Mogwai (“ZeroZeroZero”), Andrew Bird, who received an Emmy nomination for “The Pitt,” and BAFTA-nominee Matthew Herbert (“A Fantastic Woman”). Additional signings feature music supervisor Jemma Burns (“The Drama”), Sofia degli Alessandri, also known as Drum & Lace (“Red White & Royal Wedding”), Tune-Yards (“I Love Boosters”), and The Rescues, the Tony-nominated band recognized for the Broadway musical “The Lost Boys,” according to company announcements.
To support this international growth, FAM has appointed two key business affairs executives. Alexander Beltran joins the Los Angeles office as Head of Business Affairs, moving from Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Julie Blake joins the London office as Business Affairs Manager from Erased Tapes, reinforcing the agency’s operational capabilities across primary western entertainment markets.
Did You Know? First Artists Management was originally established in 2003, spending over two decades building a specialized roster dedicated strictly to composers and music supervisors before its transition to FAM agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Artists Management now called?
The Los Angeles talent agency has officially rebranded and changed its name to FAM agency.
Who is Dan North?
Dan North is an agent who moved to FAM from Kraft-Engel Management, bringing several high-profile composers and music supervisors with him.
Which notable bands and artists recently joined FAM?
Recent signings include Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, Andrew Bird, Matthew Herbert, Tune-Yards, Drum & Lace, Jemma Burns, and The Rescues.
Where did FAM add new business affairs staff?
FAM added Alexander Beltran as Head of Business Affairs in the Los Angeles office and Julie Blake as Business Affairs Manager in the London office.
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