Sweetshop has appointed Greg Schultz as the new managing director of its U.S. operations overseeing the company’s offices in Los Angeles and New York and working closely with recently appointed executive producer J. Patrick McElroy.
Schultz is an L.A.-based EP with more than 25 years of experience creating commercials, television, film and digital content for ad agencies, networks and studios.
In addition to over 20 years line producing in all formats, he has previously served as an EP at RadicalMedia, RSA Films and Epoch Films where he helped lead the diversification of those companies into multi-platform entertainment and content marketing providers. Schultz has worked with brands including Bud Light, Honda, McDonald’s, Nike, Pepsi, Samsung, Smirnoff, United Airlines and Walmart, as well as U.S. agencies ranging from BBH and Droga5 to Goodby Silverstein, Saatchi & Saatchi, and BBDO.
Wilf Sweetland, global CEO and partner of Sweetshop said, “Greg is one of those rare individuals who easily navigates the worlds of both craft and commerce. I know our agencies and client partners and all of our people around the world are going to love his can-do attitude and focused attention to detail.”
Apple, WWF, CeraVe, Sydney Opera House Among Those Having A Grand Time At CICLOPE
An awards ceremony last night (10/10) capped three days of CICLOPE in Berlin, marked by talks by notable speakers, collaborative Craft Sessions, and attendees making global connections.
Drawing nearly 1,700 entries, culled down to 370 finalists across 18 different countries, the competition saw judges award seven Grand Prix winners, 45 Gold, 51 Silver and 61 Bronze trophies.
Grand Prix winners were:
--Apple’s “Flock” directed by Ivan Zacharias of SMUGGLER for TBWAMedia Arts Lab, Los Angeles.
--WWF’s “Up In Smoke” directed by Yannis Konstantinidi via production company NOMINT.
--A$AP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” from directors Vania & Muggia of production company Iconoclast.
--Spotify’s “Spreadbeats” directed by Maldita via production house The Youth for FCB NY.
--CeraVe’s “Michael CeraVe” from directorial duo Tim & Eric via production company PRETTYBIRD for WPP Onefluence team, led by Ogilvy PR North America.
--Sydney Opera House’s “Playit Safe” directed by Kim Gehrig via Revolver x Somesuch for agency The Monkeys.
--Gucci’s “Who is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story” directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman via Moxie Pictures.
Special Awards--Year’s Best
CICLOPE Special Awards went to:
Production Company of the Year: SMUGGLER
Director of the Year: Ivan Zacharias
Editing Company of the Year: Work Editorial
VFX Company of the Year: Electric Theatre Collective
Animation Company of the Year: Untold Studios
Sound Company of the Year: Barking Owl
Music Company of the Year: String & Tins
Agency of the Year: TBWAMedia Arts Lab
Brand of the Year:... Read More