Directors Sinuhe Xavier and Vic Huber have joined Aero Film, rounding out a roster than includes helmers Ken Aldridge, Jim Mangold and company founder Klaus Obermeyer.
Xavier is an award-winning commercial director and photographer. A professional skier for The North Face turned artist, Xavier left life in the mountains for the hills of Hollywood. Since his departure, he has helmed campaigns for brands such as Toyota, Jeep, Land Rover and Gillette. Prior to joining Aero, he was with Third Street Mining Company. Earlier Xavier had been with Bandito Brothers, and before that had done some work via Smuggler.
“I thought of Aero as this juggernaut car shop–which they are–but it was also really nice to see how much the company had evolved and expanded the roster since I last took a serious look,” related Xavier. Aero also really has the support system in place for me to take that next step in my career.”
Huber’s love of photography was the impetus for his ambitious career choice – booking his first professional shooting job in his early 20s. He spent his 21st birthday in Japan shooting a press tour for Mazda. Huber grew up in L.A., becoming car obsessed and found all things automotive a constant source of inspiration.
“It’s no secret Aero loves car work, and Vic’s is some of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen. Simply stunning. He’s such a consummate professional. His technical knowledge and love of new camera tech is what keeps him creating better and better work,” said Aero founder/exec producer Lance O’Connor.
Prior to joining Aero, Huber was with production house Recommended.
Aero has offices in Munich, London, New York and its main office is situated on the runway at Santa Monica airport.
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