May 23rd, 2016 – Bicoastal commercial and integrated production company Chelsea Pictures has just named Doug Stephen of independent repping firm Doug Stephen & Partners to handle sales for the Midwest US Territory. Having built a solid track record for pairing A-list filmmakers with the perfect projects to showcase their talent, Doug Stephen takes on sales and promotion for the Emmy award-winning production and talent management company.

Doug Stephen has long been a trusted go-to resource for the industry. His first job in advertising was at eCreativeSearch, now SourceEcreative, as a research assistant. The position required Doug to develop a near-encyclopedic knowledge of directors, DPs, production companies, editors, music houses, and vfx houses and then relay this information to agency producers and creatives.

Cultivating this unique skillset came naturally, leading Doug to manage the research department for the next five years. He established a name for himself as a quick-thinking partner and friend to agency clients, who would approach Doug directly and ask his recommendation for the ideal creative partners to bring their boards to life. In May 2015, Doug launched his own Chicago-based representation firm, Doug Stephen & Partners. As a curator of directorial talent, Doug has represented such companies as Supply & Demand, Pulse Films, Asche & Spencer, and Merman X Pulse.

Doug is very excited to now include Chelsea in his list of production companies, and adds "As we've gotten to know each other, it has become clear that Lisa, Allison and I are cut from the same cloth professionally.  We're dedicated to performing at a highly professional level that our clients expect and admire.  We care deeply about the work, our relationships, and our reputation as trustworthy go-tos for A-level talent."

Likewise, partners Lisa Mehling and Allison Amon are delighted to welcome Doug to the Chelsea family, "Its great to have Doug on the Chelsea team, we look forward to lots of success together."