Bicoastal The Famous Group has signed director Pete Chatmon. He is a film, television and commercial filmmaker whose credits include branded content for Walmart and Spectrum, and television exploits spanning such shows as HBO’s Insecure, Netflix’s Atypical, ABC’s Black-ish and American Koko, and OWN’s Greenleaf. His debut feature film was Premium starring Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana and Hill Harper….
Chicago-based production company Strange Loop has added director Kendall Goldberg to its roster for commercials and branded content in the U.S. Goldberg recently wrapped production on her first feature film, When Jeff Tried to Save the World, starring Jon Heder and Jim O’Heir. Originally from Chicago, Goldberg is an L.A.-based director showcasing her films at Academy Award qualifying festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, LA Shorts and the Austin Film Festival. She has also recently partnered with the American Diabetes Association to produce a heartwarming branded documentary titled Dempsey the Diabetic Superhero, which was selected as a part of the 2017 Leo Freedman Foundation First Cut series, screening at the Directors Guild in LA and New York….
Outpost VFX has appointed Maurizio Giglioli as its head of CG. Based in Bournemouth, U.K., at Outpost VFX’s 80-seat facility, Giglioli will head up all CG delivery for film, broadcast and commercials projects, reporting to head of production Gez Hixson. In a visual effects career that has spanned nearly 15 years, Giglioli has worked on major feature films including Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, A Monster Calls, John Carter and Star Trek. Outpost VFX is currently in production on a major upcoming HBO drama, feature films including Three Seconds and commercials for multinational clients….
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