Framestore, the Academy Award-winning creative studio, today announced the appointments of John Likens as Executive Creative Director in New York and Mariano Melman Carrara as Senior Design Producer in London, reinforcing its position as a leader in visual innovation across film, advertising, and immersive media.
John Likens & Mariano Melman Carrara
John Likens, an Emmy-winning director renowned for his cinematic title sequences in Deadpool & Wolverine, Eternals, and Apple TV+’s Your Friends & Neighbors, joins Framestore Pictures as a Director. His commercial work for brands like Apple and Meta merges live-action storytelling with cutting-edge VFX. Likens will spearhead projects that blend Framestore’s technical prowess with narrative depth. “Framestore’s legacy of pushing creative boundaries is unmatched,” he said. “I’m thrilled to contribute to its next chapter.”
Mariano Melman Carrara brings expertise in AR/VR and interactive design, having led award-winning campaigns for Meta and Google. His tenure at studios like The Mill and Nexus honed his ability to navigate end-to-end production pipelines, ensuring creative ambition aligns with technical execution. “Joining Framestore’s talented team opens doors to bold, experimental design,” Carrara remarked.
David Lochhead, Global Head of Design, emphasized the strategic impact: “John’s cinematic vision elevates our episodic work, including Emmy-winning projects like Ms. Marvel, while Mariano’s mastery of immersive tech will drive innovation in interactive media. Together, they amplify our ability to deliver groundbreaking experiences.”
Framestore, with over 3,000 artists across seven global studios, continues to redefine storytelling through projects that merge artistry with technology. These appointments underscore its commitment to leading the industry in an era where design and VFX shape audience engagement.