Bicoastal integrated production studio Humble has added Todd Biermann to its directorial roster for representation in the U.S. and Canada. This marks the first representation in spots and branded content for Biermann who’s best known for his work in the TV realm including recent episodes of Broad City, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Wrecked. Biermann brings well-honed comedic chops and over 10 years of experience to Humble.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Biermann attended film school at Temple University and cut his teeth in non-scripted television, filling roles from scouting and casting to directing and producing on hit shows such as TLC’s Trading Spaces. From there he segued into directing for scripted content with the FX hit It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He has gone on to direct numerous half-hour cable comedies including Comedy Central’s Broad City (notably the “2016” episode featuring Hillary Clinton), TV Land’s Younger and The Jim Gaffigan Show, TBS’ Wrecked, and MTV’s upcoming one-hour Sweet/Vicious. Biermann is also slated to direct episodes for the upcoming comedy The Mick on Fox.
“Throughout my career my goal has always been to keep evolving and challenging myself, and the commercial world holds incredible opportunities to experiment with storytelling and to reach new audiences,” said Biermann. “Moving into this new phase in my career is a huge step, and I’m excited to make the leap thanks to the great collaborators and supporters I’ve found at Humble.”
Shannon Lords, EP at Humble, added, “Todd has such a strong track record in the comedy space and is able to successfully adapt to a variety of styles and environments to get the most effective performances. His skillsets will be a huge asset to our roster.”
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