Saville Productions has signed multifaceted director Julien Zenier for his first commercial and branded entertainment representation in the U.S. Zenier is a visually-driven director with credits across a wide range of genres including high-fashion, fragrance, lifestyle, luxury cars and music. His work spans such brands as BMW, Levi’s, Agent Provocateur, Peugeot, Thierry Mugler and Azzaro. He has also collaborated with agencies including JWT, TBWA, Y&R and Publicis EtNous.
After attending film school in Madrid, French native Zenier honed his craft through a diverse collection of projects, including his filmmaking debut, the short titled SNIP which drew praise on the film festival circuit. He later relocated to Paris where he collaborated on top fragrance and fashion campaigns.
Drawn to projects that bring artistry to light, Zenier has also directed music videos for independent artists, and has published his photography in the art book “Tierra and Sacred.”
“Julien’s work can be seen across a wide-range of industries. His creative versatility and filmmaking experience is truly impressive,” said Saville Productions executive producer Rupert Maconick. “His unique understanding of branded content for global brands combined with his multifaceted skill set is perfectly suited for today’s advertising industry.”
Zenier, who currently splits his time between Paris and Barcelona, said he was drawn to Saville’s talented roster of filmmakers, its support team and track record of “producing cinematic quality entertainment in the advertising world.”
Saville has produced hundreds of content projects for major brands with high-profile filmmakers, including: Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man) and Fernando Meirelles (City Of God).