JOHN SABEL WWW.THEJOHNSABEL.COM
CONTACT How does a movie become a franchise? How does a story become a legacy? How do you make an idea last forever? These are the challenges of creating brands that 818.802.7657 are loved over generations. That’s been my job, my passion and my responsibility,
[email protected] in unlocking the magic behind the iconic franchises I’ve helped to build.
TheJohnSabel EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE PRINT
The Walt Disney Company · Burbank, CA · 1997 – 2015
Responsible for the development and design, franchise branding and strategy,
creation of all creative print materials from concept to completion for all
theatrically released live-action and animated films. Disney Studios, DisneyToons,
Disney-Pixar, Marvel, DreamWorks and Lucasfilm.
Managed a team of 12 creatives that partnered with every department within the
Walt Disney Company including: international marketing, publicity, media,
synergy, national promotions, online marketing, distribution, research, theme
parks and resorts, Imagineering, Disney Channel, ABC and consumer products.
DISNEY STUDIOS
Cinderella, Maleficent, Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise, Alice in Wonderland,
Enchanted, National Treasure, Pearl Harbor, Armageddon, George of the Jungle,
The Rock, 101 Dalmatians
MARVEL STUDIOS
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: The Winter
Soldier, Thor: The Dark World, Ironman 3, The Avengers
DREAMWORKS
Lincoln, War Horse, The Help
DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS
Frozen, Wreck-It-Ralph, Big Hero 6, Frankenweenie, Winnie the Pooh Tangled,
Princess and the Frog
DISNEY-PIXAR ANIMAITON
Toy Story 3, Cars 2, Monsters University, Up, Brave, Wall-E, Inside Out, The Good
Dinosaur
LUCASFILM
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
JOHN SABEL WWW.THEJOHNSABEL.COM
CONTACT CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Sabel Design · Redondo Beach, CA · 2015 – Present 818.802.7657 Creative Director for motion picture advertising campaigns [email protected] Clients include: Twentieth Century Fox Studios, Disney, Miramax, Playboy,
TheJohnSabel SpotCo and BLT Communications
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Rod Dyer Advertising, Inc. · 1990 – 1995
Art direction and branding on major motion picture ad campaigns
HONORS/AWARDS Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Numerous Clio Entertainment Key Art Awards Recipient of 2 Best of Sunset Awards OBIE Award Recipient
EDUCATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts (1984)
REFERENCES Jerry Bruckheimer, Jerry Bruckheimer Films 310.664.6262
Alan Bergman, President, Walt Disney Studios 818.560.8275
Jonathan Garson, EVP, Creative Marketing, Pixar Animation 510.922.4242
Warren Nung, Partner, BLT Communications 323.860.4000
Dick Cook, Chairman, The Dick Cook Company 818.952.2547