Creative advertising and digital experience company Stink Studios has hired Victoria Thomas as director of business development at the studio’s new San Francisco shop. Thomas, who will report to CEO Mark Pytlik, had most recently served as business director at COLLINS, where she drove partnerships with brands such as Credit Karma, Facebook, Mattel and Nike. Now at her new roost, Thomas is charged with building awareness of Stink Studios in the Bay Area, particularly with technology and Silicon Valley-based clients, and playing a key role in building out a brand new Stink Studios office and team in San Francisco. Prior to her time at COLLINS, Thomas was managing director at Pivot Design where she led the West Coast office’s cross-functional design and account teams. She also worked in publishing at Chronicle Books, where she developed and managed business relationships for the company. Her client roster includes work for Adobe, Google, Pixar, Red Bull, Uber, and Urban Outfitters…..
London-based Ncam Technologies, developer of real-time augmented reality technology for the media and entertainment industries, has named Jerry Du as its business development director for the APAC region. The appointment will support Ncam as it continues to extend its presence in this key region for film and television production. Du brings over 35 years of industry experience and market knowledge to the role. With early practical experience as a TV engineer and a VT operator and editor, he has spent the past two decades leading companies in GM roles. Following two years at Philips DVS China and three years at Pinnacle Systems China, Du led Vitec Group Production Solutions Division China for 16 years, handling leading Vitec brands including Vinten, Sachtler, OConnor, Litepanels and Anton Bauer. He was responsible for driving sales growth and transformation in a highly competitive market, with a focus on securing business objectives and building strong relationships with both customers and business partners. Du was introduced to Ncam solutions during this time, and successfully integrated Ncam products into bundle sales to the top TV stations, filmmakers and live event crew in the region.
Blue Zoo Animation Studios, a London shop known for its multi-BAFTA Award winning work in broadcast, is now looking to expand in the advertising production sector, having credits that span such brands as Kellogg’s, Microsoft, Clarks, Just Eat, Pokemon, Playmobil, Lego and Disney. Towards that end, Blue Zoo has brought new business manager Craig Purkis on board its short-form and advertising team. Purkis will work in concert with creative director and head of short form Damian Hook. Purkis brings over 15 years of experience in leading new business ventures for both film and animation production companies……
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