DDB California has hired Jon Drawbaugh as head of production. He will report to Todd Grantham, CEO of DDB California.
Drawbaugh joins DDB from Mullen LA, where he served as sr. VP, director of integrated production. During this time, he led all aspects of production from TV spots to digital to experiential; among the highlights were the launch of the Acura TLX, the largest launch in the brand’s history, and winning the Patron tequila account. Before that, Drawbaugh worked at FCB West and led production for a range of clients including Dockers and SimCity. He also produced a documentary film for Kikkoman.
Prior to FCB West, Drawbaugh spent over seven years at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners as a producer on Chevrolet, Sprint, Hewlett-Packard, Dickies, Comcast, Cheetos, Denny’s, eBay, Starbucks, Subway, Kayak.com, and AIDES. Drawbaugh was a freelance producer in San Francisco on projects for Microsoft, Hannspree, and Picture People. He started in New York City as a staff producer with MVBMS on Philips Electronics, Subway, Schering-Plough and Partnership for a Drug Free America.
Drawbaugh’s work has received recognition from the One Show, FWA and Communication Arts. He has served as a judge for the AICP Show.
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