Creative concept studio Solid is pleased to announce the addition of Drew Bourneuf as Executive Producer. He brings over 15 years of experience in commercial and broadcast media production, design, animation, and visual effects, having held staff positions at digital agency Digital Kitchen and design & VFX company Salt. At Solid, Bourneuf will oversee all production, manage facility operations, work with the executive team on overall strategy and growth for the company, and act as the liaison for new and existing clients.
“We’re excited that Drew’s coming on board,” says Shane Zucker, Solid Creative Director. “He’s passionate about fine-tuning the way various disciplines can work together more efficiently. Creating a more productive and exciting workplace means we’re providing our clients with an even higher level of premium service. Drew’s strength is giving people the creative space to push their craft without getting bogged down in the business details. He’s a consummate producer.”
When asked about his decision to join Solid, Bourneuf said, “When I first started talking to Solid I was extremely enthusiastic about the possibilities. The creative talent and the studio’s capabilities meshed perfectly with the level of work I wanted to be pursuing and executing. I couldn’t be more excited by the challenge and opportunity.”
Drew began his career in Los Angeles as a producer for the award-winning DVD magazine Short Cinema Journal. He spent seven years as a freelance producer working for various commercial production and design companies for clients including Home Depot, Verizon, Toyota, Visa, Pacific Life and Imagine Television. In 2003, he joined Digital Kitchen as Senior Producer. During his six-year tenure there, Bourneuf ‘s clients included AT&T, Microsoft, HP, Xbox, Nike, Subaru, Sundance Film Festival and FOX. He produced three Emmy®-nominated main titles, including the one for the critically acclaimed FOX series, “House.” He was promoted to Head of Production in 2006 where he managed the production departments in all of Digital Kitchen’s studios. More recently, he was Executive Producer at Salt, where for the past two years he oversaw all production operations for the Culver City-based studio.
About Solid
Embracing new forms of collaboration and technology, Solid is a creative concept company that produces content for commercials, music videos, films and experiential projects. Whether an idea requires a precise execution or abstract treatment, Solid delivers solutions that are inspired, engaging and thought- provoking. Its team of creative thinkers, directors, designers, editors and artists bring together eclectic schools of thought to communicate ideas in empowering and unexpected ways. Recent projects include an augmented reality music video for Rihanna and Doritos, and TV campaigns for DirecTV, Halle Berry’s new fragrance and Hugo Boss featuring Orlando Bloom. www.solidla.com
