Apache has officially promoted longtime team member Stefanie Schaldenbrand to Executive Producer, recognizing her decade of standout leadership and creative excellence. In her expanded role, Schaldenbrand will now guide project strategy, client partnerships, and team leadership, while continuing to oversee the day-to-day post-production pipeline with Apache’s executive team.
“Since joining our team 10 years ago, Stefanie has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creative oversight, and a relentless commitment to excellence across every project,” said LaRue Anderson, Founder & Managing Partner of Apache. “Her ability to collaborate across departments and maintain an unshakable standard of quality has made a lasting impact on our work and our culture. Steve and I are both excited for what lies ahead as we keep building something exceptional together.”
“This is a well-earned recognition of the role she already plays — and a big step forward for Apache’s continued growth,” added Steven Rodriguez, Founder & Senior Colorist of Apache.
Schaldenbrand first joined Apache in 2015, quickly advancing to Head of Production. In that role, she became the central contact for artists, assistants, and producers, managing budgets and schedules, while ensuring a supportive and balanced studio culture. Her path to post-production followed a successful career in marketing, where she served as a senior project manager.
Throughout her tenure at Apache, Stefanie’s helped produce acclaimed campaigns for brands including Microsoft, Taco Bell, and Airbnb, as well as high-profile longform projects such as:
- Netflix’s The Menendez Brothers
- Amazon Prime’s Earnhardt
- Hulu’s McCartney 3,2,1
- Disney+’s Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
- Amazon MGM Studios’ John Candy: I Like Me – this year’s opening night film at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF50)
- As well as short film projects such as Colin Costello’s The After Party and Storage.
“At Apache, we’ve always believed that color is more than just aesthetics — it’s psychological, emotional, and essential to great storytelling,” said Schaldenbrand. “While we remain rooted in the artistry of color correction, we’re equally committed to evolving with the industry. Over the past decade, we’ve developed forward-thinking workflows that embrace emerging technologies – integrating film emulation, beauty work, logo removals, sky replacements, and more directly into the color pipeline. That dedication to innovation — without compromising creative integrity — is what’s kept me at Apache for the past ten years, and it’s what continues to set us apart.”
Apache’s latest slate of work includes commercial campaigns for Taco Bell, Microsoft, and State Farm, as well as recent film and television credits like The Blue Angels, The Menendez Brothers, Earnhardt, and John Candy: I Like Me.
Reel 360 News wishes Stefanie the best of luck in her new role.
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