Strategic consultancy and media production company Wondros has brought director Chris Applebaum aboard its roster. He was previously represented by production house HSI.
Applebaum’s credits span such advertising as the Carl’s Jr. trilogy of spots featuring Paris Hilton, Kate Upton and Nina Agdal, and groundbreaking music video work for Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, among other high-profile artists. Over the years, Applebaum has helmed more than 30 number one-ranked videos on MTV.
A Los Angeles native, Applebaum studied film at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, and is the recipient of multiple awards as well as the venerable honor of having the first music video inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (“Closing Time” for Semisonic). He has directed commercials for a diverse portfolio of brands including Smirnoff, Head & Shoulders, Bud Light, Hugo Boss, John Freida, and Kmart.
“Chris’ versatility in the art form and his ability to ride the line between the sultry and comedic, and the sexy and profane is a skill most directors spend a lifetime accomplishing. He is an asset to the advertising industry as he has a pulse on how to engage audiences on various distribution platforms,” said Anne-Marie Mackay, Wondros’ chief creative officer.
Applebaum joins a Wondros directorial roster that includes Arni & Kinski, Ned Benson, Antoine Fuqua, Noble Jones, James Gooding, Luke Greenfield, Men, Sophie Muller, Mark Pellington, Trent Reznor, Paolo Sorrentino, Shane Valdes, and company founder Jesse Dylan.
“I am a student of art, music and pop-culture and have been offered many amazing opportunities and creative experiences with some of the greatest teams of talent, musicians and producers,” Applebaum said. “I believe in the collective concept of creativity and the opportunity to be part of Wondros will allow me to continue in the mediums I love, while expanding my talents in cause related content development and longer format projects.”
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal To Receive Life Achievement Honors At Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 12th Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706). McIntosh is an Emmy®-winning make-up artist known for his work on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Tothpal is an award-winning hair stylist known for his work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” The awards will be bestowed at the gala event on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
The MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor a make-up artist and a hair stylist who have an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding service to their union or their craft.
McIntosh, a multi-Emmy-winning Canadian make-up artist known for his transformative make-up designs, has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects. He has won two Primetime Emmys and has 12 nominations. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, McIntosh has become a highly sought-after make-up artist, known for his attention to detail and ability to bring characters to life through his artistry.
Additional credits include “Masters of the Universe,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Griselda,” “Legion,” “The Kids are Alright,” “Venom,” “Dark Shadows,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “City Slickers (I & II),” “The Brady Bunch Movie,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “Look Who’s Talking (1 & 2),” “The Clan of the Cave Bear,” and dozens of others.
Tothpal, an award-winning journeyman hair stylist, has had a spectacular and varied career encompassing every facet of filmmaking. From the largest high-profile... Read More