BEHIND
THE NAME
Searching for a name to convey the power and incredible reach of his team, founder Jim Gaffey was inspired by his first successful script that catapulted his career in television which included a homage to the flying monkeys scene in the “Wizard of Oz”.
The name represents a lean (not mean) fast, streamlined approach to digital content production with a relentlessly curious team of creatives from around the globe – capable of being summoned at a moment’s notice.
Jim Gaffey, CEO
New York, New York
Our founding flying monkey, Jim Gaffey, has more than 25 years of experience as a
writer, producer, and show runner in cable and broadcast network television. Jim has overseen production of series for History Channel, National Geographic as well as NBC/Universal’s NBCLearn digital platform, and consulted for leading news channels in India and Hong Kong. He started as a news writer for CBS News, the Today Show and Good Morning America.
Michael Schuetz
Munich, Germany
Michael Schuetz is our Munich-based Creative Director and Content Lead for Europe and Asia. An award-winning communications expert and storyteller, he has more than 20 years of experience in creating digital content and driving strategic communications projects for global brands.
As head of content at Bavaria Film Group, one of Europe’s largest production companies, he oversaw innovative virtual events and was responsible for global video production for customers like SAP, Celonis, Ferrero, and Porsche Consulting. Before joining Bavaria Film, Michael worked as a TV producer and writer for news channels N24 and ARD.
REBECCA RATLIFF CAMERON
New York, New York
Whether she’s teaming up with partners such as SAP, Warner Bros., PBS, History, Showtime, Netflix, Discovery, or National Geographic, Rebecca approaches each new opportunity with the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store. Known for her hyper-organizational and leadership skills, she is a creative problem-solver who delivers complex, multi-million-dollar projects on time and within budget. She cut her teeth as a producer covering news and politics in Washington, DC, before pursuing a career in documentary television in New York. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons and dog Varsity.
Monique Reno-Gaffey
Miami, Florida
Monique has over 15 years of experience in Account Management and Client Services at creative agencies in New York City working with brands like Microsoft, Netflix, Marriott and Nike. She’s known for her ability to foster collaboration, lead teams through complex challenges, and build strong client relationships. She has a creative background with a Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London (University of Manchester).