EXCLUSIVE: Progressive 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 acquired 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 will likely 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 based mostly at Progressive’ Los Angeles workplace. They be a part of brokers Jim Stein, Michael Pio, Joe Arciniega, Susan Sussman, Emily Cameron, and Ethan Extra in Progressive’s literary division.
“It was a uncommon alternative to seek out an current crew 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 Progressive,” stated company President Scott Harris.
TV lit agent Patman, a 20-year veteran of Paradigm earlier than transferring 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.