Director Camille Marotte has expanded his representation with the global boutique production company The Sweet Shop to include North and South America and parts of Asia, with a focus on China and Japan. The move comes in the wake of increasing demand in these regions for the Paris-based director’s distinctive work which spans such brands as Under Armour, Maybelline, Marc Jacobs, Samsung, Piaget, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Bose and Ralph Lauren….
Benchworks, a marketing services agency headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland, has named Chuck Heinz to serve as its executive director of strategic planning. His professional experience encompasses marketing and differentiation consulting, business strategy development, new product marketing and global commercial development for pharmaceutical and consumer clients including Spherix Global Insights, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer Inc. Benchworks currently represents more than 25 pharmaceutical/life science brands on the East Coast, from Atlanta to Boston, with offices in Maryland and Pennsylvania. In his new position, Heinz will work primarily in the New England market….
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