The Directors Network, talent agency for freelance directors and DPs, has further fortified its roster, adding director Benzo Theodore and taking on representation for DPs Anthony Arendt and Graham Robbins. Theodore began his career as videographer and photographer for MTV’s infamous Jackass. He made his advertising debut with the viral video “Sunglasses Catch” for Ray Ban, which he wrote and directed. It was a success with over 15 million hits, and revealed the potential of a viral video as a legitimate marketing tool. His spot credits include Crayola, Verizon, Mountain Dew and Hyundai. DP Arendt has worked on award-winning national and international ad campaigns, documentary, feature film, and everything in-between. With 15-plus years in arm cars, he also operates the Russian arm over 80 days a year. His spot credits include, Coors, Porsche, TaylorMade, Verizon, and Wells Fargo. Robbins has years of experience shooting with brands like Geico, BMW, Disney, Sony and the NBA. He brings his narrative background to the world of commercials while shooting everything from kids to high speed, animals, cars, tabletop and VR in the commercial world….
DPs Andressa Cor, Matthew Woolf and Michael Lockridge have come aboard the roster of Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA) for representation….
DDA also booked the feature Shadow Girl for cinematographer Eric Robbins….
DP Florian Stadler has joined Innovative Artists for representation in features and commercials. Stadler hails from Zurich, Switzerland, and lives in Los Angeles. He has shot award-winning spots for NASCAR, Zippo, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Marvel. He has worked with production companies like Concrete & Clay, Backyard, Furlined, and Logan….
Snell Advanced Media has appointed Sandra White to serve as VP of sales for North America, starting Oct. 30. White had previously been with Tandberg Television and Ericsson…..
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