Sr. producer Phil Brewster has joined postproduction studio Absolute following six years at Saddington Baynes. His new role will see him produce VFX-heavy projects for his new roost’s varied client base.
With an initial spell at graphic design studio Design Shard, Brewster realized his calling was specifically in visual effects and garnered a position at Saddington Baynes. During this time, he was afforded the luxury of producing CG-heavy outcomes direct-to-client for brands including Estรฉe Lauder and Gaggenau, as well as working alongside agencies such as Havas, McCann and Saatchi & Saatchi.
Brewster commented, “The great thing about VFX is that each project hopes to be something new and innovative. It’s an industry that’s constantly evolving, and I’m looking forward to witnessing that progression from my new Soho home amongst talented artists and great clients.”
Absolute production director Belinda Grew added, “The past eighteen months have been a bit of a ride and we’ve been lucky enough to work with some fantastic creative and directorial talent on some incredibly niche, award-winning VFX briefs. As our client base expands, our in-house talent, too, has continued to grow and I couldn’t think of anyone better to help elevate our production team as we scope out new opportunities.”
Sinners and Saints Adds Apple Pie To Its Branded Menu
Bicoastal Sinners and Saints--the multidisciplinary studio overseen by managing director/executive producer Heather Heller, and partners/EPs Yann Henric and Thomas Carroll--has added Apple Pie Tabletop to its roster for branded content. Known for its food and beverage content creation, Apple Pie comprises the husband-and-wife team of director/DP Gene Dubin and director/art director Alisa Volodina. In addition to representation, the move expands Apple Pieโs production capabilities through the combination of its centrally located full-service studio in New York and a newly established mobile studio in Los Angeles. Apple Pie recently teamed with Sinners and Saints on a Wienerschnitzel project created by Innocean.
โWe believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,โ said Heller. โBy blending the artistry of the New York studio with the flexibility of our Los Angeles location, we can tailor our productions to meet the unique demands of each project, regardless of geography.โ
โWorking with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,โ shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. โWarm welcome, unwavering support and dedication--everything a director can ask for. The entire experience was both enjoyable and rewarding. We will not miss an opportunity to collaborate with them again.โ
โThe first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,โ Heller observed. โHaving worked with them, I can say that Gene and Alisa are extremely meticulous and detail-oriented; their combination of talent and agility appeals to agencies and clients.โ Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletopโs brisk international... Read More