GO has added director Ante Kovac to its roster for his first U.S. commercial representation. The Toronto-based director has turned out work for such brands as 3M, American Apparel, Sylvania and Freederm. His music video work has been showcased internationally on MTV, Much Music and Pitchfork, among other outlets.
Kovac’s “Weapon” video for Matthew Good earned him a Juno Award for Best Director. Additionally, Kovac is currently in development on two feature film projects, including The Night I Died, an adaptation of a Cornell Woolrich (Hitchcock’s Rear Window) short story for Michael Douglas’ Furthur Films.
Gary Rose, managing director of GO, described Kovac as “a storyteller with a strong visual style, youthful sensibility and the ability to seamlessly transition between dramatic dialogue and comedy.”
After earning a degree in Radio and Television from Toronto-based Ryerson University, Kovac got his start as a director in music videos, working with such artists as The Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Arkells and Said The Whale. In 2012, he made a successful shift into commercials.
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 Pie’s 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.
“We believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,” said Heller. “By 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.”
“Working with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,” shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. “Warm 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.”
“The first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,” Heller observed. “Having 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.” Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletop’s brisk international... Read More