COMPANY & CLIENTS //
At NEW CHAPTER, we elevate brands and products through collaborative visual storytelling, producing high-quality video, animation, VFX, sound design and photography content for branding, advertising, marketing, documentaries, events, testimonials, case studies, and more.
NEW CHAPTER is proud to serve a diverse clientele, including large and small businesses, start-ups, technology companies, non-profits, foundations, and value-driven organizations. Every project we undertake is a dynamic partnership with our clients, from concept to execution and strategic release.
Saul Santell // Executive Producer + CO-Founder
As Executive Producer for NEW CHAPTER, Saul leads efforts in production planning, scoping, budgeting, post-production management, artist management, and producing animation and visual effects.
Saul has a passion for telling captivating stories, featuring real people in their authentic lives — by melding beautiful, studio-level quality with a lean, documentary-style production approach.
Saul has over 20 years of film and media experience. Previously he developed interactive multi-media solutions for top-tier clients like Cisco, NFL, Salesforce and Genentech, and worked on various major film and TV projects including James Cameron’s Avatar, Steven Spielberg's Tintin, and at Marvel Studios on Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2 and Thor. Saul also managed Visual Effects efforts on the Cirque du Soleil IMAX feature film, and worked at DreamWorks Animation on Puss in Boots and the Kung Fu Panda movies.
JEFF PIZZO // CREATIVE DIRECTOR + CO-FOUNDER
As Creative Director for NEW CHAPTER, Jeff leads efforts in concept and story development, storyboarding, cinematography, creative direction, editing, post-production direction, and artist supervision.
Jeff has a passion for integrating design and multimedia — continuing to push boundaries in video production to deliver compelling narratives that leave a lasting impression.
Jeff has some powerful expertise, with a master's degree in multimedia arts, focusing on interactive video, and over 18 years of experience including a former career in UX design within the e-commerce sector. Jeff has since found his way back to his video roots. His background in consumer research and effective design principles allows him to craft visually engaging and impactful content that resonates with audiences, allowing him to tell compelling stories about products and the people who use them. Drawing from extensive experience collaborating closely with product and marketing teams, Jeff ensures that each project undertaken at NEW CHAPTER exceeds expectations.