Production company Ruffian has added director Eno Freedman Brodmann (aka Eno) to its roster for U.S. representation. Following his short film The Pitch, a satirical look at the agony of pitching a brand collaboration between vegan chicken nuggets and Bluetooth speakers, Eno himself will now be running the commercial pitching gauntlet.
As writer/director of The Pitch, Eno’s comedic timing and wit turn an incisive mirror to the advertising industry, probing deep questions about the existing process and the potential for creative bankruptcy. We follow actress and indie rocker Lourdes Hernandez as she shapeshifts to accommodate ever more outlandish vignettes at an increasingly frenetic pace. The film transitions seamlessly through myriad genres, visual approaches and emotional tones.
“I wanted to make a film that explored where the jobs that died after so much creativity had been lavished on them,” said Eno, “and I also wanted to give a nod to all of the sweat equity that evaporates with the job.”
Originally hailing from New York City, Eno is a commercial and music video director, designer, and classically trained musician based in Los Angeles. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Eno started his career by working with A-list directors and development teams at Wanda, SMUGGLER, Epoch, and Iconoclast. He then transitioned to the in-house creative associate at production company PRETTYBIRD.
Painted in rich colors, Eno’s filmic worlds are designed to make the audience laugh and simultaneously warm their hearts. His filmmaking voice draws inspiration from the work of Pedro Almodóvar, Charlie Kaufman, George Carlin, and Matthew Frost, gravitating towards mindful comedy and tasteful satire.
As a director, Eno has helmed campaign films for Samsung, Soulection, Tidal, Ultra Records, L’Imperatrice, Cherokee and Anne et Valentin. All these projects were independently produced (except for Samsung which was done via Hummingbird Content). As a side pursuit, his training and passion for sound has garnered him opportunities to curate music for LVMH, Soho House, Art Basel Miami, and Norwood Arts, and others.
“There’s an energy at Ruffian that speaks to a different, cutting-edge approach to commercial production,” said Eno who’s enthused over becoming “a part of this immensely creative culture.”
“Eno is an exciting young talent,” said Robert Herman, founder/EP at Ruffian. “His finely attuned sense of comedy and ability to weave a captivating, memorable story hint at the brilliance that is soon to follow.”
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