NEWS COVERAGE PARTIAL LISTING Screen Magazine, March 21, 2024 Mack Neaton Plays Five Questions with SCREEN Motion Graphic Designer Mack Neaton of Flavor stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round LBBonline.com, March 20, 2024 The Work That Made Me with Nadav Kurtz The Cutters Studios editor/director on a fake documentary and a 24 year prison sentence ReelChicago.com, March 12, 2024 Reel Ad of the Week: Larry Bird brings the mayhem in hilarious Allstate spot As fans eagerly await more antics from Bird, his recent appearance in the Allstate commercial serves as a reminder of his enduring charm and versatility both on and off the basketball court. Authority Magazine, March 10, 2024 Michael Lippert Of Cutters Studios: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker Be willing to change your plans and don’t be too stubborn about what you think your path is. If you are open to it, opportunities will present themselves that you never expected. SHOOTonline.com, March 8, 2024 AICP Awards Teach Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo a Lesson Clever short films announce extended deadline of March 12th SHOOTonline.com, March 8, 2024 Brian Billow Directs "Museum-Worthy" Comedy Short To Promote Extended Entry Deadline For The AICP Awards The campaign sprung from creative concepts and consultation by creatives from BBDO, led by Chris Beresford-Hill, chief creative officer of the Americas, and editorial from Cutters. shots.net, March 7, 2024 AICP announces roster for 2024 AICP Awards Committee AICP also extends the deadline to March 12. Industry veterans from production, post production agencies and brands are promoting entries in the full suite of AICP Awards. LBBonline.com, March 6, 2024 AICP Announces Roster for 2024 AICP Awards Committee Industry veterans from production, post production agencies and brands are promoting entries in the full suite of AICP Awards SHOOTonline.com, March 6, 2024 AICP Announces Roster For 2024 AICP Awards Committee, Extends Deadline To March 12, 2024 The Committee was assembled by Ralph Laucella, Founding Partner and Executive Producer at O Positive and 2024 AICP Show Chairperson, and Craig Duncan, President and Managing Director of Cutters Studios and 2024 AICP Post Awards Chairperson. SHOOTonline.com, March 6, 2024 Roster Set For AICP Awards Committee 2024 AICP Post Awards chairperson Craig Duncan, president and managing director of Cutters Studios Screen Magazine, Feb. 12, 2024 Cutters Scores with Two Super Bowl Spots; EP Heather Richardson Shares Her Faves and Flops The Super Bowl was a big night for Cutters Studios, whose team collaborated with Highdive for the popular State Farm “Like a Good Neighbaaa” and BetMGM “For Everyone” commercials for the epic evening. AgencySpy, Jan. 19, 2024 Revolving Door Roster Updates: AICP, Havas, Wavemaker & More Craig Duncan, president and managing director of Cutters Studio, was selected as chairperson for the 2024 AICP Post Awards. The awards will present trophies to post production artists credited with work in 25 different categories. POST Magazine, Jan. 18, 2024 Cutters' Craig Duncan named chairperson of AICP Post Awards The AICP Post Awards present trophies to the post production artists credited with work in 25 categories that cover editorial; music and sound; color grading; and design, visual effects and finishing. Authority Magazine, Jan. 17, 2024 Leading with Heart: Caitlin Grady On The Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership Sometimes it’s the little things. Reel360.com, Jan. 17, 2024 Cutters Studios’ Craig Duncan to lead 2024 AICP Post Awards The AICP has unveiled the comprehensive lineup of industry experts forming the AICP Post Awards Curatorial Committee. Screen Magazine, Jan. 17, 2024 Cutters Studios’ Craig Duncan Named 2024 AICP Post Awards Chairperson The entry deadline for the AICP Post Awards, along with the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, and the AICP Next Awards, is March 5, 2024. LBBonline.com, Jan. 16, 2024 Cutters Studios’ Craig Duncan Named 2024 AICP Post Awards Chairperson Call for entries now open as the Post Awards Curatorial Committee roster is announced SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 16, 2024 Craig Duncan Named Chairperson of 2024 AICP Post Awards Craig Duncan, president and managing director of Cutters Studios, has been named chairperson of the 2024 AICP Post Awards. MarketingDive.com, Nov. 21, 2023 State Farm conjures celebrities for biggest creative launch in 3 years The insurance brand’s first major work from agency Highdive, “The Right Kind of Magic,” puts renewed focus on the State Farm jingle. ReelChicago.com, Nov. 20, 2023 Reel Ad of the Week: Jimmy Fallon leads new State Farm campaign State Farm’s The Right Kind of Magic campaign successfully revitalizes its brand with a mix of nostalgia, star power, and strategic storytelling. ReelChicago.com, Nov. 10, 2023 AICP has concluded its Awards Tour in Chicago ALSO READ: Flavor unifies the visual packaging of the AICP Award Shows SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 9, 2023 Camp Kuleshov Winners Celebrated Both Virtually and Live From Chicago, L.A. and NY The Midwest Camp Kuleshov awards presentation and party took place on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Tunnel. It was emceed by Craig Duncan, president of Cutters, and Cutters editor Kathryn Hempel, one of the founders of Camp Kuleshov. AdAge.com, Nov. 8, 2023 How tax breaks are additional incentives to bring ad film production to Illinois Illinois has expanded its filming tax-credit incentives to advertising and TV shoots with a 30% tax credit on creative, production services and salaries. ScreenMag.com, Nov. 8, 2023 AICP Awards This Thursday in Chicago The AICP Awards esteemed lineup of speakers will include: Lara Herzer, Executive Creative Director, Dentsu; Gordy Sang, Co-Founder/Co-Chief Creative Officer, Quality Meats; Kathleen Tax Wille, Chief Creative Officer, Solve; Lewis Williams, EVP, Head of Brand Impact, Weber Shandwick shots.net, Oct. 26, 2023 2023 AICP Awards tour rolls on to Chicago Industry leaders will discuss winners and trends at The Old Post Office on November 9th. SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 25, 2023 2023 AICP Awards Tour Rolls On to Chicago Industry leaders will discuss winners and trends at The Old Post Office on November 9th, 2023 LBBonline.com, Oct. 24, 2023 2023 AICP Awards Tour Rolls On to Chicago Industry leaders will discuss winners and trends at The Old Post Office on November 9th SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 24, 2023 2023 AICP Awards tour to wrap in Chicago Flavor created the graphics and design language for all three competitions, with music and sound design produced by Another Country. All showreel editing was performed at Cutters. shots.net, Oct. 20, 2023 The Animation Focus The amplification of animation, by Brian McCauley ScreenMag.com, Oct. 5, 2023 A Legend Gets Her Due: Cutters Editor Michael Lippert Debuts Feature Doc at Heartland Intl FF ...Lippert, who worked on the film for four years, is a longtime editor at Cutters Studios in Chicago, and Cutters was integral to the film’s postproduction and mix. With the help of Cutters President and Managing Director Craig Duncan, several staff members from editorial to IT pitched in to make it happen. The film’s poster was done by Flavor designer Colby Capes, and it was mixed at Another Country by Drew Weir. “It was a family effort,” says Lippert. “Cutters was generous with resources and Craig helped me usher this to the finish line. I can’t imagine finishing a project of this scope and size without the village involved...” ReelChicago.com, Sep. 27, 2023 Michael Lippert’s ‘Sloane: A Jazz Singer’ has midwest premiere Oct 8 ...World-renowned singer, the late Carol Sloane is the subject of the new feature-length documentary Sloane: A Jazz Singer, directed by longtime Cutters editor and Chicago filmmaker, Michael Lippert... ReelChicago.com, Sep. 19, 2023 For Bimbo Bakeries’ campaign DDB turns to the GOATS – Grandmas ...This fresh and innovative campaign, titled ‘Baked the Right Way,‘ marks a significant change for these iconic brands and introduces an inspiring new perspective to the world of bread: grandmas... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 5, 2023 Camp K sets coaches roster for the 2023 competition ...Serving as coaches this year are editors Chris Franklin and Val Lasser of Big Sky Edit; Jen Dean, Jay Nelson and Robert Ryang of Cut+Run; David Rubin of Cutters... LBBonline.com, Aug. 23, 2023 Modern Grandmas Shatter Outdated Stereotypes for Bimbo Bakeries' Campaign Matt Devine directs the spots from DDB Chicago Brief by Promax, Aug. 20, 2023 Top Stories: Brian Smego Joins Dictionary Films as Managing Director Brian Smego has joined Dictionary Films, Chicago-based Cutters Studios’ integrated production arm, as managing director, said Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan. SHOOTonline.com, June 29, 2023 Dictionary Films Managing Director Chris Rossiter Rides Into Sunset ...Before he disappears into the sunset, the company’s leadership engaged him in this historic exit interview... SHOOTonline.com, June 27, 2023 2023 AICP Show Packages Montage Design/Production/Finishing Company: Flavor SHOOTonline.com, June 27, 2023 Flavor Beautifully Unifies Visual Treatment Encompassing The AICP Show, AICP Next Awards, and AICP Post Awards For 2023 ...Known for representing unlimited production capabilities, it is very fair to describe Flavor’s list of deliverables for this project as daunting... ScreenMag.com, June 14, 2023 Five Questions with Editor Devon Bradbury of Cutters Studios Editor Devon Bradbury of Cutters Studios stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of Five Questions with SCREEN. shots.net, June 9, 2023 The AICP Awards 2023 honours the best advertising of the year Best in Show winners for each competition unveiled at gala presentation and celebration held at The Museum of Modern Art. LBBonline.com, June 8, 2023 The AICP Awards Announces 2023 Winners ...Flavor created the graphics and design language for all three competitions, with music and sound design produced by Another Country. All showreel editing was performed at Cutters... Reel360.com, June 8, 2023 Apple, FCB, Smuggler top winners at AICP Awards The top prizes in each competition – the AICP Show’s Advertising Excellence and Advertising Excellence/Campaign winners, the Next Awards’ Most Next winner and the Post Awards’ Best of Show honoree – were highlighted at a presentation at MoMA. The screening was followed by a reception in the museum. SHOOTonline.com, June 8, 2023 The AICP Awards Announces 2023 Winners Best in Show winners for each competition unveiled at gala presentation and celebration held at The Museum of Modern Art The Drum, May 24, 2023 US Ad of the Day: Black Girls Surf promotes McDonald’s The Little Mermaid Happy Meals The film, which features several young Black surfers, promotes the chain’s new Happy Meals inspired by the live-action version of The Little Mermaid... Promax Daily Brief, May 18, 2023 Editor Devon Bradbury Joins Cutters Studio Bradbury has edited work for such brands as Adidas, Gatorade and Mercedes. shots.net, May 16, 2023 Cutters Studios adds editor Devon Bradbury Editorial boutique Cutters announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Devon Bradbury to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. AdsofBrands.net, May 15, 2023 Cutters Studios Continues Growth with Addition of Editor Devon Bradbury High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Devon Bradbury to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. BTLNews.com, May 15, 2023 Cutters Adds Editor Devon Bradbury To Roster The announcement was made by Cutters New York Managing Director/Executive Producer Caitlin Grady. Creativepool.com, May 15, 2023 Cutters Studios Continues Growth With Addition of Editor Devon Bradbury Originally from Southern California and deeply focused on editing since the age of 15, Bradbury is a Cinema and Television Arts graduate from Cal State University Northridge. LBBonline.com, May 15, 2023 Cutters Studios Continues Growth With Addition of Editor Devon Bradbury Cutters now represents Bradbury exclusively across the USA Reel360.com, May 15, 2023 Cutters adds editor Devon Bradbury Currently residing in the Hudson Valley, New York, Bradbury’s collaborations with top-tier ad industry creatives continue to grow, as do her contributions to award-winning short films. ReelChicago.com, May 15, 2023 Cutters Studios adds editor Devon Bradbury to its roster With a unique editing style she describes as being cinematic, fresh, fast cuts, mixed media, graphics integrated, music and sound design driven, Bradbury has cut many film projects that have been selected for screenings for audiences from Cannes to The Women in Film Awards. RoastBrief.us, May 15, 2023 Cutters Studios Continues Growth With Addition of Editor Devon Bradbury In the commercial world, her credits include the groundbreaking #RetireInequality campaign from Buenos Aires-based director Rocio Crudo for TIAA, which united elite talents from the WNBA and NCAA to spotlight retirement inequality. SHOOTonline.com, May 15, 2023 Cutters Studios Continues Growth With Addition of Editor Devon Bradbury Her reel also features high-profile work for Adidas, Gatorade, Mercedes, Reebok, Subaru, and Verizon, among many others. Shots.net, May 9, 2023 Tim McGuire retires from Cutters Studios McGuire retires from the creative company he founded 43 years ago. Newcity.com, May 4, 2023 Today In The Culture, May 4, 2023 Cutters Studios Founder Tim McGuire Retires After Forty-Three Years POSTMagazine.com, May 3, 2023 Cutters Studios founder Tim McGuire announces retirement, shares insight into 40-plus-year career ...McGuire began his career as an assistant editor and working his way up to the editor position, ultimately making the leap to open his own shop... ScreenMag.com, May 3, 2023 Tim McGuire Retires from Cutters Studios, the Company He Founded 43 Years Ago In a recent company-wide message, Cutters Studios Founder/CEO Tim McGuire announced his retirement, expressing deep appreciation for his colleagues worldwide and immense pride for their combined achievements... AdsofBrands.net, May 2, 2023 Tim McGuire Retires from Cutters Studios, the International Creative Company He Founded 43 Years Ago ...Cutters was born in 1980, and over the next 20 years, Tim edited countless award-winning campaigns as a key part of Chicago’s advertising community... Below the Line Magazine, May 2, 2023 Tim McGuire Retires from Cutter Studios, Which He Founded 43 Years Ago ...In 2001, he moved into full-time management, facilitating the growth of the company’s Cutters Editorial, Another Country, Flavor, and Dictionary Films divisions... LBBonline.com, May 2, 2023 Cutters Studios Founder Tim McGuire Retires McGuire launched the international creative company 43 years ago ReelChicago.com, May 2, 2023 Tim McGuire, Founder/CEO of Cutters Studios announces his retirement ...Deeply respected as the heart and soul of the organization – whose vision, dedication, and commitment have been essential in establishing Cutters Studios at the top of the commercial production industry worldwide – in honor of his extraordinary legacy, the company’s leadership engaged Tim McGuire in this historic exit interview... SHOOTonline.com, May 2, 2023 Tim McGuire Retires From Cutters Studios, The International Creative Company He Founded 43 Years Ago ...It was a very basic start to Cutters... Adweek.com, April 28, 2023 This AI-Powered App Helps Parkinson's Patients Exercise Using Social Media New work for pharmaceutical company Eurofarma by Dentsu Creative serves as scrolling therapy ReelChicago.com, April 18, 2023 NHL releases new Highdive creative for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs ...Post Production | Editorial: Cutters; Editor: Billy Montross; Assistant Editor: Christian Leontios; Head of Production: Patrick Casey; Sound Design & Mix: Another Country; Sound Designer & Mixer: Jordan Stalling; Managing Director: Tim Konn; Executive Producer: Louise Rider; Graphics & Finish: Flavor; Associate Creative Director / Motion Designer: Colby Capes; Colorist: Alison Bloom; Finishing Artist: Michael Anderson; Managing Director: Neal Cohen; Producer: Yianni Frangos... SHOOTonline, April 7, 2023 Rep Report for April 7, 2023 International creative company Cutters Studios has signed Mike Orsini of No Relation for commercial representation on the East Coast. Screen Magazine, April 5, 2023 Cutters Studios Signs with Mike Orsini of No Relation for Commercial Representation on East Coast The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the signing of Mike Orsini of No Relation for commercial representation on the U.S. East Coast. Shots.net, April 5, 2023 Cutters Studios signs with No Relation Cutters Studios signs with Mike Orsini of No Relation for commercial representation on US East Coast. Reel360.com, April 4, 2023 Cutters Studios’ new East Coast representation The announcement was made by Cutters New York Managing Director/Executive Producer Caitlin Grady. AdsofBrands.net, April 3, 2023 Cutters Studios Lands New Representation for U.S. East Coast Cutters Studios is represented on the U.S. West Coast by Sharon & Perry, and in the Midwest by Collective Management. SHOOTonline.com, April 4, 2023 Cutters Studios Signs with Mike Orsini of No Relation for Commercial Representation on U.S. East Coast “...Mike Orsini has built a strong network of connections within the advertising community in New York and along the East Coast who trust his opinion...” LBBonline.com. April 4, 2023 Cutters Studios Signs with Mike Orsini of No Relation for Commercial Representation on US East Coast International creative company’s representation also includes Sharon & Perry and Collective Management Creativepool.com, April 4, 2023 Cutters Studios Signs with Mike Orsini of No Relation for Commercial Representation on U.S. East Coast “Such a good vibe emanates from them. Their knowledge of the industry, enthusiasm for the craft and uncanny ability to connect with people locked me in. The work speaks for itself and I’m incredibly grateful to be part of such an all-star team.” AdsofBrands.net, Feb. 24, 2023 Cutters Studios Adds London-Based Editor Elena De Palma for Exclusive U.S. Representation High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Elena De Palma to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. Screen Magazine, Feb. 24, 2023 Cutters Studios Adds London-Based Editor Elena De Palma The announcement was made by Cutters New York Managing Director/Executive Producer Caitlin Grady. SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 24, 2023 Cutters Studios Adds London-Based Editor Elena De Palma For Exclusive U.S. Representation For De Palma, the vast changes reshaping the world of advertising over the past few years have resulted in some incredible opportunities. LBBonline.com, Feb. 23, 2023 Unicorns & Unicorns Honours Black History Month with Empowering Nissan Spot The spot was produced by Unicorns and Unicorns and directed by Monty Marsh via fluent360 LBBonline.com, Feb. 24, 2023 Cutters Studios Adds London-Based Editor Elena De Palma for Exclusive US Representation Re-teams with NYC-based managing director/EP Caitlin Grady Promax Daily Brief, Feb. 24, 2023 Top Stories: Elena De Palma Joins Cutters Studios for U.S. Representation “Having worked with Elena previously, I have experienced firsthand her incredible passion for and devotion to her craft,” Grady said in a statement. “She is steadfast in her efforts to manifest beautiful cuts and exceptional client experiences...” Reel360.com, Feb. 24, 2023 New Nissan spot empowers Black music creators ...Nissan’s latest “Electric Beats Initiative” sets out to empower the next generation of Black music creators and make long-standing changes in music & technology for the African-American community... Reel360.com, Feb. 24, 2023 Cutters adds London-based editor Elena De Palma A highly accomplished creative editor working in commercials and music videos, she also lives for the occasional short film project for one of her many groundbreaking creative collaborators worldwide. Shots.net, Feb. 24, 2023 Cutters Studios adds editor Elena De Palma De Palma joins for exclusive US representation. Screenmag.com, Feb. 13, 2023 Super Bowl Picks and Pans from Cutters Studios Editor Michael Lippert Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Cutters Studios Editor Michael Lippert stop by Screen after the game to present their picks... ReelChicago.com, Feb. 10, 2023 Jeep teases Super Bowl with lizard and flamingo For the last three years Highdive has won the USA Today’s Admeter. Last year, the agency scored big for its Rocket Mortgage Barbie Dream House spot with Anna Kendrick. Screenmag.com, Feb. 10, 2023 Highdive, Cutters, Danny DeVito Lead Super Bowl Weekend Campaign for Jersey Mike’s Highdive and Cutters Studios are teaming up once again for Super Bowl weekend, but with a unique approach this time around. ReelChicago.com, Feb. 9, 2023 Highdive and Cutters team up for an epic Jersey Mike’s Big Game ad In the online spot created and produced by the independent Chicago-based agency, Highdive, Danny shares his thoughts for Jersey Mike’s eventual Big Game ad to help inspire viewers. Adweek.com, Jan. 18, 2023 6,000 Lay's Potatoes Power the Brand's New Track Featuring Pop Star Anitta The brand launches a Latinx-focused TV campaign highlighting joy and starchy science MarketingDive.com, Jan. 18, 2023 Lay’s and Brazilian superstar Anitta power campaign with potato electricity ...For the spot, Anitta’s Spanish-language song “Envolver” — which went viral on TikTok en route to becoming her highest charting song — was remixed in a studio powered by potatoes... TheDrum.com, Jan. 18, 2023 US Ad of the Day: Lay’s remixes Anitta’s single, Envolver, using 6,000 potatoes The whole endeavor earned Lay’s the Guinness World Records title for ’Highest Wattage From a Potato Battery.’ AdAge.com, Jan. 17, 2023 Singer Anitta Stars in Lay's Latino-Focused, Potato-Powered Spot “Beat of Joy” features reggaeton, dance and voceteo, to debut following Super Bowl ReelChicago.com, Jan. 6, 2023 Quriosity and Cutters sign with east coast reps Independent reps Bobby Rowe and Sabrina Mehar are making it official. SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 6, 2023 Rep Report for January 6, 2023 Based in New York and Miami... Reel360.com, Jan. 5, 2023 Cutters, Quriosity now repped by Thick and Thin Their roster includes Cutters Studios, the internationally known editorial and production company headquartered in Chicago. Reel360.com, Dec. 22, 2022 2022 in Review: The best campaigns of the year 1. Rocket Mortgage “Dream House with Anna Kendrick and Barbie” 5. SAXX Underwear “Man or Gentleman – How a Gentleman Treats His Balls” Reel360.com, Dec. 22, 2022 2022 in Review: The biggest stories of the year Cutters adds Caitlin Grady as Managing Director/EP Adweek.com, Dec. 5, 2022 The 30 Best Ads of 2022 Advertisers from around the globe took big creative swings and won big LBBonline.com, Dec. 2, 2022 The Work That Made Me: Alison Grasso Cutters Studios' editor on Saturday Night Live, the influence of Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze and Lurpak's kitchen odyssey LBBonline.com, Nov. 23, 2022 State Farm and The Marketing Arm Jazz Up Your Bath Time with ‘Jazz Bath: The Bath Bomb Sessions' CD features six original songs from Yessian Music which are currently streaming on Spotify and available on CD AdsoftheWorld.com, Nov. 22, 2022 Jazz Bath: The Bath Bomb Sessions ...Taken together, this is a clever demonstration of how a brand/agency partnership can capitalize on a moment to create cultural resonance for a brand... MarketingDive.com, Nov. 22, 2022 State Farm riffs off new brand character with jazz CD, hotline State Farm is no stranger to creating spokescharacters... Muse by Clio, Nov. 22, 2022 The Sax Player From State Farm's 'Bath Bomb' Ad Now Has His Own Smooth-Jazz CD Jeff the Equipment Guy makes a splash ScreenMag.com, Nov. 22, 2022 Patrick Mahomes Popular State Farm Spot Leads to Yessian, TMA Collab for ‘Jazz Bath’ ...Cutters – Editorial; John Dingfield – Editor; Patrick Casey – Executive Producer... ReelChicago.com, Nov. 7, 2022 Camp K Midwest winners celebrated at virtual and live events ...Camp K Midwest celebrations wrapped up with an in-person awards show and party at Tree House in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 4, hosted by Cutters Studios Editor Kathryn Hempel, who was one of the creators of Camp K... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 7, 2022 Camp K Winners Celebrated at Virtual and Live Events Camp K Midwest winners; from left are Kathryn Hempel of Cutters (emcee), Isabella Paulitz of Cutters, Brian Naughton of Cutters, Caralyn Moore of Optimus, Brett Rossiter of Another Country, Charlie Kehoe of Cutters and Craig Duncan of Cutters. Screen Magazine, Nov. 4, 2022 Optimus, Cutters Studios Creatives Highlight Camp Kuleshov Midwest Winners The winners are in! AICP’s Camp Kuleshov challenge for the Midwest region was a success once again and accolades were awarded Thursday in Downtown Chicago. Adweek.com, Nov. 4. 2022 Living Your Best Life Pairs Well With Pineapple Juice in Dole’s New Ads The category-busting, retro-inspired work comes from indie agency The Distillery Project LBBonline.com, Nov. 4, 2022 Dole Packaged Foods Highlights the Unique Qualities of Pineapple Juice and the People Who Love It The Distillery Project’s ‘Let Your Glow Show’ campaign shines a spotlight on Dole’s iconic juice and how it helps people glow from the inside out Muse by Clio, Nov. 2, 2022 Betting It All on a Failure The long road to my first documentary short AdAge.com, Oct. 25, 2022 Halloween Marketing 2022 – see the Spookiest Brand Experiences Vampire ketchup and Airhead-flavored floss are among the Halloween-centric stunts. TheJewishNews.com, Oct. 3, 2022 Greater Farmington Film Festival …The Greater Farmington Film Festival takes place Oct. 6-9, at the Riviera Cinema, Farmington Community Library and the Zekelman Holocaust Center, with a selection of recently released feature films and documentaries that engage the heart and mind, explore important contemporary issues and inspire action; good films for a better world. The 2022 Greater Farmington Film Festival is supported by the Farmington Brewing Company, Bill Brown Ford, Thornton & Grooms, Cutters Studios, Wright Beamer, David and Abigail Viane, and the family of Sandy and Tommye Feit, in loving memory. Communication Arts, Sep. 26, 2022 Highdive Using humor and strategic celebrity endorsements, this Chicago-based ad agency has cracked the Super Bowl code. AdAge.com, Sep. 19, 2022 Watch the newest commercials from WhatsApp, Amp, AstraZeneca and more Every weekday we bring you the Ad Age/iSpot Hot Spots, new commercials tracked by iSpot.tv, the always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company. LBBonline.com, Sep. 19, 2022 Newly Rebranded Petcare Brand Owns the Cat Lick in Catchy Campaign and Jingle ...Editorial was led by Cutters... Muse by Clio, Sep. 19, 2022 Jeff Bridges Fronts AstraZeneca's Covid Antibody Campaign for the Immunocompromised To help others, the actor shares his own story AdAge.com, Sep. 16, 2022 Jeff Bridges reflects on Covid and chemo in a heartfelt AstraZeneca PSA The actor discusses his personal experience in educational antibodies campaign from Edelman Shots.net, Sep. 12, 2022 AICP's Camp Kuleshov announces creative coaches …Serving as Coaches this year are Editors Jen Dean, Jay Nelson and Robert Ryang of Cut+Run, David Rubin of Cutters, as well as Sara Sachs and Ben Suenaga of Friendshop… Adweek.com, Sep. 11, 2022 Danny DeVito Gets Emotional in Jersey Mike's First Campaign by New AOR Highdive The veteran actor serves as the brand's first-ever celebrity endorser SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 7, 2022 Camp K Releases Coaches Roster for 2022 Competition Veteran group of editors, audio mixers, colorists and VFX artists now available to mentor emerging creative artists in annual post production contests. SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 7, 2022 Camp K Sets Coaches Roster To Mentor Emerging Artists In Competition …Cutters’ Rubin agreed. A Camp K winner in Editorial and a first-time coach, he noted that “this can be a tough competition. And it’s easy to get stuck halfway through a project that just isn’t quite coming together. I hope people reach out if they’re stumped on where to begin, or where to go next. Whether they need to ask specific questions regarding the rules, or if they need broader advice, that’s what we’re here for…” Promax Daily Brief, Aug. 10, 2022 Top Stories: Caitlin Grady Named Managing Director/EP at Cutters Caitlin Grady has been named managing director and executive producer of Cutters New York, said Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Cutters Editor Steve Bell on Monday. Screen Magazine, Aug. 5, 2022 Industry Leader Caitlin Grady Joins Cutters Studios as Managing Director/Executive Producer ...In the world of commercial production, from New York City, Caitlin has been a vital force in collaborations involving a Who’s Who of creative industry leaders over the past 13 years... CreativeCOW.net, Aug. 3, 2022 Proven Industry Leader Caitlin Grady Joins Cutters Studios in New York as Managing Director/Executive Producer ...For nearly six years as Executive Producer for Whitehouse Post New York, and previously as Executive Producer for Bug Editorial, Caitlin has been instrumental in developing breakthrough ad campaigns alongside top-tier talents... Shots.net, Aug. 2, 2022 Caitlin Grady joins Cutters Studios NYC Proven industry leader Caitlin Grady joins Cutters Studios in New York as Managing Director/Executive Producer AdsofBrands.net, Aug. 1, 2022 Caitlin Grady Joins Cutters Studios in NYC as Managing Director/Executive Producer ...Duncan began: "Caitlin is a proven leader who is universally respected and loved within the creative community. We are very proud of the foundation we’ve built at Cutters New York and throughout our network. With Caitlin’s knowledge and perspective, adding her to our leadership team at this pivotal time is incredibly exciting. Across the Cutters Studios family, we all look forward to learning from her, following her lead, and doing our very best work together..." Creativepool.com, Aug. 1, 2022 Proven Industry Leader Caitlin Grady Joins Cutters Studios in New York as Managing Director/Executive Producer ...With visionary directors too numerous to count, in support of leading brands and premier creative agencies, the campaigns have moved the masses, and in the best cases, earned prestigious honors, including several Cannes Lions... LBBonline.com, Aug. 1, 2022 Caitlin Grady Joins Cutters Studios in New York as Managing Director/Executive Producer Grady has been instrumental in developing breakthrough campaigns alongside top-tier talents postPerspective.com, Aug. 1, 2022 Cutters New York Adds Caitlin Grady as MD/EP ...Over the years, she has collaborated on spots that include Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey The Other Wall, directed by Laurence Dunmore via RSA Films; Coors Light Chillboards via DDB and directed by Set Free Richardson of The Compound; Spotify A Song For Every CMO Rachel/Brad by FCB New York; and the Mountain Dew Super Bowl spot with John Cena called Count the Dews via TBWA\Chiat\Day NY and directed by Tom Kuntz via MJZ... Reel360.com, Aug. 1, 2022 Cutters adds Caitlin Grady as Managing Director/EP ...Bell added, “And like Cutters, she clearly has a commitment to building long-lasting client relationships. She also has a track record of supporting an impressive list of editorial talent by building creative environments and giving them opportunities to grow. We are really honored to have her on our team...” SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 1, 2022 Proven Industry Leader Caitlin Grady Joins Cutters Studios in New York as Managing Director/Executive Producer ...In the words of Sarah Spitz, VP, Executive Producer at 22Squared, “Caitlin and I have tackled jobs small, large, and everything in between. She has an eye for talent – whether someone already accomplished or a young editor whom she is mentoring...” postPerspective.com, July 11, 2022 Behind the Title: Cutters Editor Ryann Harrison Ryann Harrison is an editor at Cutters, a high-end editorial and post studio in Detroit. She joined Cutters as an assistant editor in 2018, rising to editor this past June. Motionographer.com, July 1, 2022 Cutters Detroit Proudly Names Ryann Harrison its Newest Editor ...With credits for high-profile campaigns for Ford, General Motors, Chevrolet, GMC, Quicken Loans, the Detroit Lions, and many others, Harrison recently edited the social spots for Buick’s “See Her Greatness” national campaign, while assisting Cutters Editor/Partner Kathryn Hempel, who cut the broadcast spots... CreativeCOW.net, June 28, 2022 Cutters Detroit proudly names Ryann Harrison its newest Editor High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the promotion of Ryann Harrison to Editor... AdsofBrands.net, June 21, 2022 Cutters Detroit Proudly Names Ryann Harrison Its Newest Editor ...The announcement was made by Cutters Detroit Executive Producer Becky Smialek... Creativepool.com, June 21, 2022 Cutters Detroit Proudly Names Ryann Harrison its Newest Editor ...In the words of GTB’s U.S. Chief Creative Officer Todd Chumley, “She’s an exceptional talent. Great instincts, provides a strong point of view and she’s collaborative. Ryann is a great addition to the Cutters team.” LBBOnline.com, June 21, 2022 Cutters Detroit Names Ryann Harrison as Editor Also an accomplished VO artist, Ryann joined Cutters Detroit as assistant editor in 2018 POSTMagazine.com, June 21, 2022 Ryann Harrison promoted to editor at Cutters Detroit ...A graduate of Central Michigan University, Harrison earned her master’s degree in video editing from DePaul University while also studying documentary production at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai, India... Promax Daily Brief, June 21, 2022 Top Stories: Ryann Harrison Promoted to Editor at Cutters Detroit “With her proven abilities to run a room, take constructive criticism, and stay positive, collaborative, fun and energetic all at the same time, Ryann has definitely earned this promotion...” ReelChicago.com, June 21, 2022 Cutters announces the promotion of Ryann Harrison to Editor ...Always deeply focused on production, she began her career as a receptionist for Whitehouse Post, then rose to Assistant Editor for Hudson Edit, where her many accomplishments included winning the Editorial category of the Camp Kuleshov Detroit Awards in 2017... Screen Magazine, June 21, 2022 Cutters Detroit Names Ryann Harrison its Newest Editor ...she joined Cutters Detroit as an Assistant Editor in 2018... SHOOTonline.com, June 21, 2022 Cutters Detroit Proudly Names Ryann Harrison its Newest Editor ...With credits for high-profile campaigns for Ford, General Motors, Chevrolet, GMC, Quicken Loans, the Detroit Lions, and many others, Harrison recently edited the social spots for Buick’s “See Her Greatness” national campaign, while assisting Cutters Editor/Partner Kathryn Hempel, who cut the broadcast spots... Shots.net, June 21, 2022 Cutters Detroit names Ryann Harrison its newest editor Harrison’s strengths and talents have deeply impressed many creative leaders throughout the US. ReelChicago.com, June 7, 2022 Reel Ad of the Week: Highdive scores with NHL campaign Who Wants It? EDIT: Cutters; Billy Montross, Editor; Christian Leontios, Assistant Editor; Heather Richardson, EP; Patrick Casey, Head of Production; MIX: Another Country; Jordan Stalling, Sound Design + Mix; Erik Widmark, Sound Design + Mix; POST: Flavor; Brian Higgins, Color; Chris Elliott, Color, Finish and VFX; Colby Capes, Graphics ReelChicago.com, May 12, 2022 Reel Ad of the Week: Native Content’s Stewart Hendler directs Highdive’s latest Jeep spot Since Jeep has been with AOR Highdive, we have gone to the edge metaphorically and creatively. However this time, the agency, teaming with director Stewart Hendler and Cutters’ editor Tim LoDolce, literally takes viewers there... ScreenMag.com, May 12, 2022 HighDive, Cutters, and Director Stewart Hendler Team Up for Fearless Jeep Spot ...The latest campaign for Jeep is “Born Free” and featured a collaboration between the agency HighDive, Cutters Studios, and Native Content Director Stewart Hendler... ReelChicago.com, April 29, 2022 Highdive and The General launch new campaign with Shaquille O’Neal ...The campaign, created by Highdive Advertising, began rolling out on April 25 on TV, digital and social media platforms. The spots were edited by Cutters Chicago, VFX by Flavor, and audio by Another Country... Newcity.com, April 19, 2022 Production Veteran Kate Smith Returns Flavor “I am so excited to be back with my Flavor and Cutters Studios friends,” Smith says in a release. “You can’t beat working on first class projects with the solid and supportive team they’ve cultivated. Seriously looking forward to diving back in!” Shots.net, April 13, 2022 Production veteran Kate Smith returns to Flavor as EP ...Smith began her career with independent production studio Optimus, where she rose to the post of Producer Design & VFX, working on projects spanning commercials, TV series, and feature films, over the course of 10 years... AdsofBrands.net, April 12, 2022 Production Veteran Kate Smith Returns to Flavor as Executive Producer “I am so excited to be back with my Flavor and Cutters Studios friends. You can’t beat working on first class projects with the solid and supportive team they’ve cultivated. Seriously looking forward to diving back in!” Creativepool.com, April 12, 2022 Production Veteran Kate Smith Returns to Flavor as Executive Producer ...Prior to landing with Flavor in 2019, she was a Producer for specialized creative agency Leviathan, where she contributed to highly innovative projects ranging from award-winning digital art and experiential installations for the Shops at 900 North Michigan and Northwestern Mutual, to the Super Mario World theme-park attraction... LBBonline.com, April 12, 2022 Production Veteran Kate Smith Returns to Flavor as Executive Producer Previously a Flavor producer, Kate spent the past year as senior producer with Carbon PostMagazine.com, April 12, 2022 EP Kate Smith returns to Flavor Flavor, the global collective of visual storytellers, recently announced the return of production veteran Kate Smith, who will serve as executive producer... ReelChicago.com, April 12, 2022 Production veteran Kate Smith returns to Flavor as Executive Producer ...Previously a Producer for Flavor, Smith spent the past year as Senior Producer with Carbon developing high-profile brand campaigns, including BBH New York’s multiple award-winning “Black-Owned Friday” spot for Google... Screenmag.com, April 12, 2022 Production Veteran Kate Smith Returns to Flavor as Executive Producer ...The announcement was made by Flavor’s Managing Director Neal Cohen and Executive Creative Director Brian McCauley... SHOOTonline.com, April 12, 2022 Production Veteran Kate Smith Returns to Flavor as Executive Producer The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the return of production veteran Kate Smith in the role of Executive Producer... Motionographer.com, April 11, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce promotions for several long-standing team members... Animation Magazine, April 5, 2022 People on the Move ...Creative production studio Flavor (flavor.tv) and Cutters Studios have promoted several long-standing team members, announced by Flavor’s Executive Producer Neal Cohen and effective immediately... LBBonline.com, March 31, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth Brian McCauley rises to ECD; Brad Backofen and Colby Capes to associate creative director; and Mack Neaton becomes senior art director ReelChicago.com, March 31, 2022 Flavor and Cutters Studios announce design team promotions Flavor and Cutters Studios announced promotions for several long-standing team members... Shots.net, March 31, 2022 Flavor promotes design leaders and continues growth The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios announce promotions for several long-standing team members. AdsofBrands.net, March 30, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth “...Not only is Brian is a talented designer and animator, his skills as a client-centric creative director are extraordinary. By focusing deeply on understanding our clients’ brand strategy and objectives, his creative solutions are amazingly impactful...” CreativeCOW.net, March 30, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth “...In short, with the promotions of Brad and Colby to ACD and Mack to Senior Art Director, the future of Flavor looks bold and bright.” Creativepool.com, March 30, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth “...For nearly a decade at Flavor, we've found that we always do our best work with a healthy blend of great artists and great clients...” Screen Magazine, March 30, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth “...his appreciation for talent, and his leadership expertise, ensure our clients always get the best of everything we have to offer...” SHOOTonline.com, March 30, 2022 Flavor Promotes Design Leaders, Continues Dynamic Growth L-R: Flavor’s Executive Creative Director Brian McCauley, Associate Creative Director Brad Backofen, Associate Creative Director Colby Capes, and Senior Art Director Mack Neaton. Adweek Agency Spy, March 11, 2022 Friday Stir Saxx underwear, which features a pouch for separation, is recommended by urologists for guys who have just had a vasectomy because of its testicular support. shots.net, March 11, 2022 Ride the Escalator with Citi Spot directed by B-Reel Films director Nicolina Knapp AdsofBrands.net, March 10, 2022 This International Women’s Day, Citi Introduced An Energetic Spot A stylized and impactful metaphor expresses the power of women to overcome and achieve, the dance powerfully illustrates the empowerment that Citi’s support brings to women around the world. LBBonline.com, March 10, 2022 Buick Cars Spotlights Female Athletes Achievements for NCAA March Madness Buick teams up with TOGETHXR and Cutters Studios to help drive visibility and conversation around women’s athletics MoreAboutAdvertising.com, March 10, 2022 More not-so-private parts: SAXX and Pubes for the Planet ...now we have SAXX underwear with actress Nina Bergman (courtesy of agency Quality Meats) telling us how to look after our nether regions... Muse by Clio, March 10, 2022 SAXX Underwear Launches March Madness Vasectomy Gift Registry Carlos Boozer helps demonstrate PRNewswire.com, March 8, 2022 SAXX Underwear Creates VaSAXXtomy Gift Registry to Shower Men Who Get Snipped ...Launch of registry timed with annual college basketball tournament, busiest time of year for vasectomies; basketball legend Carlos Boozer stars in creative content. BestAdsonTV.com, March 2, 2022 Saxx Underwear: Peaches ...Editorial: Cutters; EP: Heather Richardson; Producer: Natalie Stone; Editor: Grant Gustafson; Editor: Magdalena Hernandez; Assistant Editor: Sam Kelly... Muse by Clio, March 2, 2022 Underwear Brand Gives Tips on 'How a Gentleman Treats His Balls' Quality Meats unzips U.S. launch for SAXX Reel360.com, March 2, 2022 Saxx underwear comes out with ballsy ad According to Saxx, the men’s personal care market is on the rise, and expected to hit $166 billion in 2022 — and then double globally over the next decade... LBBonline.com, March 1, 2022 SAXX Underwear's Hilarious Campaign Finally Puts Balls First Quality Meats 'balls data' backs SAXX campaign for men to treat balls right Reel360.com, Feb. 17, 2022 2021 Camp Kuleshov Winners announced ...First Place in Editorial went to Jack Taylor of Cutters for reworking the 1979 historical comedy “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” as “The Messiah,” a Psychological Drama... In the Midwest Sound category, all three winners reworked segments of “Drive.” First Place went to Logan Vines of Cutters for his 90-second sound design for a climatic revenge scene. Second Place went to Brett Rossiter of Another Country for his take on a bloody shoot-out... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 17, 2022 2021 Camp Kuleshov Winners Announced ...Serving as hosts and MCs were Cutters Editor Kathryn Hempel, one of the original co-founders of Camp Kuleshov, and Cutters Managing Partner Craig Duncan... Screenmag.com, Feb. 14, 2022 HighDive, Cutters Win Big at Super Bowl; ECD Patrick Burke Shares His Fave Ads of the Night Super Bowl Sunday was a big night for HighDive. The agency’s Rocket Mortgage commercial, leaning on the lively charisma of Anna Kendrick and nostaglia of Barbie Dream House, claimed the crown as king of USA TODAY’s Ad Meter... Adweek.com, Feb. 14, 2022 Super Bowl: How a Small Indie Agency Keeps Winning the USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter Over and Over Again Highdive has created work for Rocket Mortgage, Lay's and Jeep Motionographer.com, Feb. 10, 2022 Seasoned VFX Artist and 2D/3D Animator Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer ...Flavor is always looking to expand its roster of freelancers. Experienced and passionate designers, 2D/3D animators, character animators, VFX artists, compositors and Flame finishers are invited to send reels, portfolios, and resumes. City, state, or country of residence are non-issues in the group’s mission to collaborate with the best of the best. Please visit this link... Animation Magazine, Feb. 3, 2022 People on the Move Cutters Studios’ Flavor welcomes seasons VFX artist and 2D/3D animator Matt Trudell to its global staff ranks as a Motion Designer. The New Jersey native joins Flavor after two successful freelance years, contributing to commercials, TV and museum installations. Screen Magazine, Feb. 3, 2022 Seasoned VFX Artist Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the addition of Matt Trudell to their global staff in the position of Motion Designer... LBBonline.com, Feb. 1, 2022 Seasoned VFX Artist and 2D/3D Animator Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer Trudell spent past two years building success as a freelancer Shots.net, Feb. 1, 2022 Matt Trudell joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor Seasoned VFX Artist and 2D/3D Animator Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer. AdsofBrands.net, Jan. 31, 2022 VFX Artist And 2D/3D Animator Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios' Flavor As Motion Designer ...The announcement was made by Flavor's Executive Producer Neal Cohen and Executive Creative Director Brian McCauley... Creativepool.com, Jan. 31, 2022 Seasoned VFX Artist and 2D/3D Animator Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer ...A New Jersey native, Trudell joins Flavor after more than two years of freelance success as a highly respected motion designer... POST Magazine, Jan. 31, 2022 VFX artist/animator Matt Trudell joins Flavor as motion designer ...His work has appeared in countless commercial and television productions, and in installations at the National Museum of Military Vehicles... Reel360.com, Jan. 31, 2022 VFX Artist and 2D/3D animator Matt Trudell joins Cutters ...Joining the team in the Cutters Studios office in Manhattan as a key creative resource to the overall Flavor collective worldwide, Trudell has hit the ground running... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 31, 2022 Animator Matt Trudell joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer “...What attracted me to Flavor and Cutters Studios was how much freedom they have given me to run with an idea and bring it to life,” Trudell began... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 31, 2022 Seasoned VFX Artist and 2D/3D Animator Matt Trudell Joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor as Motion Designer “...We are excited to work with Matt,” McCauley added. “He brings loads of motion graphic talent to the team...” Motionographer.com, Jan. 19, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernández to Editor “...I’m excited to take this new step with Cutters, whose unconditional trust has supported me to refine my creative voice and pursue my career and personal goals...” shots.net, Jan. 19, 2022 Cutters promotes Magdalena Hernández to editor The high-end editorial boutique has announced their new editor. AdsofBrands.net, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernandez to Editor ...The announcement was made by Cutters Chicago Executive Producer Heather Richardson... Below the Line, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernández to Editor ...Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and fluent in both Spanish and English, Hernández earned her BA in Filmmaking from Universidad Nacional de Colombia in 2015, then completed her MS in Cinema Post-Production at DePaul University in 2017... Creativepool.com, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernández to Editor ...Joining Cutters in 2017 as an Assistant Editor, Hernández has continuously pursued her passion for independent dramatic and documentary films... LBBonline.com, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernández to Editor Magdalena first joined Cutters in 2017 as an assistant editor ReelChicago.com, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters promotes Magdalena Hernández to editor Cutters, the high-end editorial boutique, promotes Magdalena Hernández to editor in an announcement made by Cutters Chicago Executive Producer Heather Richardson... SCREEN Magazine, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernández to Editor ...First place winner of the Camp Kuleshov Midwest Award in 2019, her work has screened at multiple prestigious film festivals, including Bermuda International, Black Harvest, Bogota Experimental, DocFest, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, MSP International, SOHO International, the Sundance Film Festival, and many more... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 18, 2022 Cutters Promotes Magdalena Hernández To Editor ...At Cutters, Hernández has contributed to numerous high-profile commercials for brands such as The General Insurance, Hallmark, Modelo, Nissan, Ram, and Rocket Mortgage... AdAge.com, Jan. 3, 2021 Allstate brings back Mayhem advertising The character had been absent since mid-2020 ReelChicago.com, Dec. 29, 2021 The Best of Chicago Advertising in 2021 ....1. Rocket Mortgage “Certain is Better”; 3. UU4VE Vaccination PSA “Reflections”... Insider.com, Nov. 1, 2021 Doctors say COVID can cause erectile dysfunction, and they're calling on men to get vaccinated to 'save the future boners' Penises are front and center in a new PSA meant to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Forbes.com, Oct. 29, 2021 Erectile Dysfunction Almost 6x More Likely After Covid-19? Here’s A Warning This group of urologists have a bone to pick with people who still haven’t gotten vaccinated against Covid-19... AdsoftheWorld.com, Oct. 29, 2021 UU4VE Reflections In the ongoing effort to get more of the nation vaccinated, a group of urologists have banded together to try a completely different approach... Adweek.com, Oct. 27, 2021 Ad of the Day: Cheeky PSA Urges Men to Get Vaccinated to Avoid 'Schlong Covid' Agency Quality Meats highlights increased erectile dysfunction with #SaveTheFutureBoners SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 27, 2021 Top Urologists Unite To Encourage Men To Save Their Future Boners By Getting Vaccinated New PSA From Collective Of Nation’s Urologists Warns Of The Effects Of COVID On The Penis SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 27, 2021 “Reflections” UU4VE Vaccination PSA Men who've had COVID are 6X more likely to develop Erectile Dysfunction. Go to http://UU4VE.org to learn more… shots.net, Oct. 27, 2021 A stiff warning about schlong Covid In a cheeky campaign from Quality Meats, a group of persuasive penis doctors expound on the importance of vaccination. Yahoo! Finance, Oct. 27, 2021 Quality Meats: Top Urologists Unite To Encourage Men To Save Their Future Boners By Getting Vaccinated New PSA From Collective Of Nation's Urologists Warns Of The Effects Of COVID On The Penis AdAge.com, Oct. 26, 2021 Urologists Say Get Vaccinated to 'Save Your Future Boners' Campaign from Quality Meats and Urologists United for Vaccine Education highlights a very specific danger for men who get COVID-19 AdsofBrands.net, Oct. 26, 2021 Top Urologists Unite To Encourage Men To Save Their Future Boners By Getting Vaccinated ...Urologists United For Vaccination Education, a newly formed collective of over fifteen of the brightest minds and biggest voices in the field of urology, is focusing on recent studies that men who've had COVID are 6X more likely to get Erectile Dysfunction... LBBonline.com, Oct. 26, 2021 Top Urologists Unite to Encourage Men to Save Their Future Boners by Getting Vaccinated New PSA from Collective Of Nation’s Urologists and Quality Meats warns of the effects of Covid on the penis Muse by Clio, Oct. 26, 2021 Urologists' Plea to Men Still Unvaccinated: Do It for the Boners Tim Meadows joins appeal to 'save the future boners' from higher rates of E.D. ReelChicago.com, Oct. 26, 2021 Reel Ad of the Week: Top urologists encourage men to save their boners by getting vaccinated In a new irreverent PSA that gets our pick for Reel Ad of the Week, a collective of nation’s urologists warns of the effects of COVID on the penis... TheChicagoEgotist.com, Oct. 26, 2021 Quality Meats Creates Campaign to Encourage Men to Save Their Future Boners ...The film features a diverse group of men lovingly reflecting on the importance of their precious possession... Authority Magazine, Sep. 23, 2021 How To Take Your Company From Good To Great "Reflect the mission and values by building a positive culture accordingly. With my clients at Cutters Studios, I get to see this in action every day..." postPerspective.com, Sep. 22, 2021 Editing Spots: Grant Gustafson, Cutters Although Grant Gustafson has made his mark editing some well-known and highly rated commercials, including some recent Super Bowl favorites, if circumstances had been different, he might be making his living in a totally different career. Possibly in medicine... Adweek.com, Sep. 16, 2021 The General Pairs Montell Jordan and Michael Buffer With Shaq in Latest Campaign From Highdive Insurance provider continues its rise as an entertaining player in the category ReelChicago.com, Sep. 16, 2021 The General Insurance launches new ad campaign from Highdive ...This is the second ad campaign working in partnership with The General’s Creative Agency of Record, Highdive. The editing team was Cutters Chicago, VFX from Flavor and audio by Another Country... ReelChicago.com, Sep. 16, 2021 The Distillery Project says ‘Get Real’ in Fresh Thyme Market campaign ...Edited by Cutters, Chicago and special effects by Flavor, the work is launching Sept. 15 and will run through the holidays... TheChicagoEgotist.com, Sep. 16, 2021 The Distillery Project Urges Shoppers to “Get Real” in New Creative for Fresh Thyme Market Independent, creative and strategic agency The Distillery Project (TDP) has created a new marketing campaign for Midwestern full-service specialty retailer Fresh Thyme Market that urges shoppers to “Get Real” and find more authentic, healthy and affordable ways to make living better a reality... POST Magazine, Aug. 30, 2021 Becky Smialek takes on new role at Cutters Editorial Detroit ...Smialek is a former VFX producer for Hectic NY and its sister company Moondog Edit. She also held roles that include producer/rep for Sonic Union in New York City and assistant editor/graphics producer for Postique... Shots.net, Aug. 25, 2021 Becky Smialek promoted to EP at Cutters Editorial Detroit The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Cutters Studios Detroit CEO Steve Wild. AdsofBrands.com, Aug. 24, 2021 Becky Smialek Ascends to Executive Producer Role for Cutters Editorial Detroit …Over the past several years, Smialek and her colleagues in Detroit have served a Who's Who of top-tier agency and brand partners, representing leading automotive brands, national sports franchises, consumer brands across every vertical, and institutions redefining entertainment, media, healthcare, and retail. Consistently honored in the world's most prestigious awards programs, Cutters Studios' capabilities and its far-reaching creative partnerships have continuously opened exciting new doors… CreativeCOW.net, Aug. 24, 2021 Becky Smialek Ascends to Executive Producer Role for Cutters Editorial Detroit …The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Cutters Studios Detroit CEO Steve Wild… LBBonline.com, Aug. 24, 2021 Becky Smialek Ascends to Executive Producer Role for Cutters Editorial Detroit Experienced producer earns wide support from Detroit-area creative leaders Motionographer.com, Aug. 24, 2021 Becky Smialek Ascends to Executive Producer Role for Cutters Editorial Detroit "…We always look for the best solutions and best talents to present to our clients for every project, and I am honored and grateful for my new role embracing this challenge…." Reel360.com, Aug. 24, 2021 Reel Moves/Detroit: Becky Smialek ascends to EP for Cutters Editorial Detroit "Representing the best talent in the world is such a privilege, and the collaboration between all Cutters Studios offices and disciplines is something we pride ourselves on…" Screenmag.com, Aug. 24, 2021 Becky Smialek Ascends to Executive Producer Role for Cutters Editorial Detroit A jump from New York City to her hometown of Detroit has now led to a leap to Executive Producer for Becky Smialek. SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 24, 2021 Becky Smialek Ascends to Executive Producer Role for Cutters Editorial Detroit Cutters Studios is very proud to announce the promotion of Becky Smialek to Executive Producer of Cutters Editorial Detroit. ReelChicago.com, Aug. 9, 2021 Cutters, Flavor help bring Distillery Project’s Meijer campaign to life In a continuing effort to share the many ways consumers can shop Meijer, The Distillery Project, with post help from Cutters and Flavor, is launching ‘Stop & Go’, a 15-second spot that shows the many options to traipsing through crowded, potentially germ-incubating, retail environments... Adweek.com, Aug. 4, 2021 Giant Hands the Size of Humans Grab Groupon Experiences in FCB’s First Work as AOR ...Groupon hopes that the global brand campaign will encourage people to get out and explore the world of experiences in their local communities now that many Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted... Motionographer.com, Aug. 4, 2021 Flavor Expands Visual Effects and Finishing Expertise with Addition of Accomplished Flame Artist Michael Anderson ...In Anderson’s words, “I am thrilled to work with the Flavor team and expand my knowledge and experience from a talented group of artists...” ReelChicago.com, Aug. 4, 2021 FCB: New brand campaign encourages people get out and grab Groupon The campaign officially debuts in the United States next week and will launch in select international markets later this year. IndieActivity.com, July 13, 2021 Before/During/After Award-Winning Feature Dramedy by Finnerty Steeves Free on Amazon Prime “...This opportunity with Amazon Prime is incredibly important for us as our distribution dreams expand. We hope everyone will watch the film, if possible, provide a rating, and otherwise recommend the film using social media if they like what they see...” AdAge.com, July 6, 2021 Airheads Chicken Sandwich is a Chewy, Crunchy, Sugar-Coated Treat ...Production Company: Dictionary Films; Director: Stephen Winterhalter; Managing Director: Chris Rossiter; Producer: Cody McGuire; Offline Edit: Cutters; Editor: Billy Montross; Assistant Editor: Jack Taylor; Producer: Natalie Stone; Color/Finish: Flavor; Color: Chris Elliott; Finishing: Patrick Wong; Producer: Wendy Umanzor; Audio: Another Country; Sound Design/Mix: Peter Erazmus; Audio Assist: Cathryn Stark... Adweek.com, July 6, 2021 What the?? Airheads Gets Into the Chicken Sandwich Wars With a Candy Bun ....The brand worked with agency Highdive on the campaign. It is promoting the sandwich on its social channels with a video of a chef unveiling the rainbow striped bun, chicken, shredded cabbage, pickles and some sort of creamy sauce, while claiming that Airheads will win the chicken sandwich wars... LBBonline.com, May 25, 2021 Award-Winning Feature 'before/during/after' Available for Free Viewing by Amazon Prime Subscribers in North America Acclaimed dramedy currently features 100% positive reviews on RottenTomatoes.com Reel360.com, May 25, 2021 Indie Film: before/during/after: Cutters film now on Amazon Prime ...Facilitated by Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, the distribution gives over 100 million Amazon Prime subscribers free access to the film, effective immediately... SHOOTonline.com, May 25, 2021 Award-Winning Feature Dramedy "before/during/after" Now Available for Free Viewing By Amazon Prime Subscribers Throughout North America The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to join their fellow filmmakers in celebrating the release of their independent dramedy feature "before/during/after" on Amazon Prime throughout North America... GoSimian.com, May 11, 2021 Post Production Q&A: We're an industry of extroverts! Tenacity, resiliency and ingenuity were the hallmarks of the post world during the pandemic. They're its future, too. Motionographer.com, May 3, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Comes Home to Cutters High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the return of Editor John Dingfield to its roster... AdsofBrands.com, April 30, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Comes Home to Cutters ...The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Managing Editor Grant Gustafson... ReelChicago.com, April 30, 2021 Editor John Dingfield comes home to Cutters ...Since launching his career with Cutters back in 2000, Dingfield has established himself as a go-to editor for comedic and storytelling campaigns of the highest order... ScreenMag.com, April 30, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Comes Home to Cutters ...Crafted alongside creative industry leaders including Directors Brian Billow, Bryan Buckley, Lloyd Lee Choi, Craig Gillespie, Paul Goldman, Martin Granger, Erich Joiner, Wayne McClammy and many others, Dingfield’s reel presents an epic journey into break-through advertising at its finest... shots.net, April 30, 2021 Editor John Dingfield comes home to Cutters The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Managing Editor Grant Gustafson. Below the Line Magazine, April 29, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Returns to Cutters ...Atop scores of spots for illustrious agencies and brands that include seven Super Bowl spots, his most recent projects teamed him again with Billow (Ford Mustang Mach-E via Broadway Video), Goldman (Kansas Whiskey and ShipGo.com), and Choi (Walmart)... CreativeCOW.net, April 29, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Comes Home to Cutters “John is an incredible comedic storyteller with impeccable timing,” Duncan began. “His work on high-profile campaigns with top directors spans Ford, Capital One, State Farm, Raymond James, Fiat, CareerBuilder and Skittles, just to name a few...” Creativepool.com, April 29, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Comes Home to Cutters "...Cutters has been on a great roll for the last several years, and we expect John's return to propel our momentum to new heights..." LBBonline.com, April 29, 2021 Accomplished Editor John Dingfield Comes Home to Cutters Ace creative collaborator launched his career with Cutters in 2000 SHOOTonline.com, April 29, 2021 People on the Move: Editor John Dingfield returns to Cutters Editor John Dingfield has returned to the roster of Cutters… SHOOTonline.com, April 21, 2021 AICP Sets Awards Committee Roster; Chairs Shed Light On New Categories ...The full committee membership for 2021 includes Elizabeth Krajewski, Cutters Studios... VoyageLA.com, April 12, 2021 Meet Jason Cook ...In 2015, I took a job as the creative director of the LA office of Flavor, which is the west coast arm of a massive commercial editing/production and post facility in Chicago called Cutters Studios. I also signed as a director for Dictionary Films at the same time. That takes me to today... AdsoftheWorld.com, April 4, 2021 Airheads Skip Ad Directors: Matt Spicer & Mark Potoka; Production Company: JHF Productions; Editor: Tim LoDolce, Cutters; Audio Mix: Jordan Stalling, Another Country; Color/Finish: Christopher Elliott, Flavor... shots.net, March 31, 2021 You’re never alone with a clone ...Editor: Grant Gustafson... SHOOTonline.com, March 29, 2021 Craig Gillespie Directs Tracy Morgan In Rocket Mortgage's "Certain Is Better" When it comes buying a house, being “pretty sure” you can afford it isn’t enough. You have to be certain. That’s the premise which turns comedic in this Rocket Mortgage spot directed by Craig Gillespie of MJZ for Chicago agency Highdive… Reel360.com, March 23, 2021 REEL WOMEN: Cutters Studios’ Elizabeth Krajewski A native of Chicago, Elizabeth Krajewski joined Cutters Studios as Executive Producer of Cutters New York in 2013. Since then, through her leadership, the studio has grown its talent roster and secured starring roles in major campaigns for Getty Images, Mazda, the Emmy-nominated Savage X Fenty Show and many others… postPerspective.com, March 17, 2021 Behind the Title: Cutters Kansas City Editor Morgan Taylor Bradley Editor Morgan Taylor Bradley works out of Cutters Studios in Kansas City. Cutters is an international creative company specializing in the entire film and commercial process. “I usually tack a ‘Film & Commercial’ on the front of that editor title,” she says. “When I was just starting out, an editor I looked up to did that and it seemed so very fancy. Also, it usually helps avoid the follow-up questions about working with books and newspapers.” ScreenMag.com, March 11, 2021 Peter Zachwieja Rises to Editor at Cutters High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the promotion of Peter Zachwieja to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios New York Executive Producer Elizabeth Krajewski. Shots.net, March 10, 2021 Peter Zachwieja rises to editor at Cutters High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the promotion of Zachwieja to Editor. SHOOTonline.com, March 9, 2021 Peter Zachwieja Promoted to Editor at Cutters ...Among his growing list of commercial credits, he has contributed to high-profile campaigns for Getty Images, Mazda, the Emmy Award-nominated Savage x Fenty Show, and many others, while continuing to expand his filmography.... Reel360.com, March 9, 2021 Cutters promotes Peter Zachwieja to editor Since graduating with honors from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and joining Cutters as an intern, Zachwieja has grown alongside the company’s many illustrious editors and highly accomplished talents. LBBonline.com, March 9, 2021 Peter Zachwieja Rises to Editor at Cutters Studios Credits span award-winning commercial and feature projects Creativepool.com, March 9, 2021 Peter Zachwieja Rises to Editor at Cutters ...Zachwieja is the editor of Academy Award and EMMY Award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth’s feature documentary “Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses,” produced by June Beallor in association with USC’s Shoah Foundation... Creativecow.net, March 9, 2021 Peter Zachwieja Rises to Editor at Cutters ...Since debuting on Discovery Networks in 2019, this film continues earning prestigious honors in major film festivals, including Best of Show distinction at the 2020 Impact Docs Awards... SHOOTonline.com, March 4, 2021 Top Spot of the Week: Lance Acord Directs "Earth Odyssey" For Jeep, Highdive Directed and shot by Lance Acord of Park Pictures for ad agency Highdive, this spot titled “Earth Odyssey” marks the launch of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, part of the drive to make Jeep the world’s greenest SUV brand by 2022... AdAge.com, March 2, 2021 Jeep's Golden Globes ad takes the space odyssey back down to Earth Lance Acord directs ad by Highdive highlight the Wrangler 4xe's environmental credentials ReelChicago.com, March 1, 2021 Highdive’s new Jeep spot is worth making noise about ...Titled “Earth Odyssey”, the spot marks the launch of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe as Jeep paves the path to become the world’s greenest SUV brand by 2022, making this our Reel Ad of the Week... NYWIFT.org, Feb. 25, 2021 NYWIFT Member Screening: before/during/after Join us for February’s virtual NYWIFT Member Screening of before/during /after, a narrative feature produced, written by, and starring member Finnerty Steeves and executive produced by NYWIFT Board President Jamie Zelermyer... CreativeCOW.net, Feb. 2, 2021 Behind the Screen with Finnerty Steeves on Making Her Award-Winning Indie Dramedy “before/during/after” ...On the heels of a very successful 2020 film festival tour, Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, is now set to release Steeves’ independent dramedy feature throughout North America on demand on Feb. 9... Currently.Yahoo.com, Feb. 2, 2021 Cutters Studios: Behind the Screen with Finnerty Steeves on Making Her Award-Winning Indie Dramedy "before/during/after" - Debuting Online 9 February ...Co-directed by Stephen Kunken and Jack Lewars, "before/during/after" is now on pre-sale via Apple TV... ProductionHub.com, Feb. 2, 2021 Behind the Screen with Finnerty Steeves on Making Her Award-Winning Indie Dramedy "before/during/after" - Debuting Online 9 February ...Underscoring dozens of blessings reflected in her finished film, on the subject of Cutters Studios going all-in, Steeves is ecstatic. "The title for this article could easily be, Commercial Production Powerhouse Cutters Studios Teams Up with First-Time Filmmaker," she proclaimed... ReelChicago.com, Feb. 2, 2021 Steeves and Cutters on the making of before/during/after While many people dream of assembling a Who’s Who list of premier talents to help them tell their personal story on the big screen, highly accomplished actor turned screenwriter and producer Finnerty Steeves (Orange is the New Black) has brilliantly brought this widely cherished dream to Technicolor reality with Steeves’ independent dramedy feature, before/during/after... LBBonline.com, Feb. 2, 2021 Behind the Screen with Finnerty Steeves on Making "before/during/after" Cutters Studios goes behind the scenes on the award-winning indie dramedy feature debuting online in North America on 9th Feb. PRNewswire.com, Feb. 2, 2021 Cutters Studios: Behind the Screen with Finnerty Steeves on Making Her Award-Winning Indie Dramedy "before/during/after" - Debuting Online 9 February Behind-the-scenes with Finnerty Steeves, Jeremy Davidson and Director of Photography Mark Sparrough, courtesy of Cutters Studios. SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 2, 2021 Behind the Screen with Finnerty Steeves on Making Her Award-Winning Indie Dramedy "before/during/after" - Debuting Online Feb. 9 ...A co-production of Marsha's Daughter Productions, Indie City Films and Cutters Studios, "before/during/after" was produced by Steeves in tandem with Katie Hyde (who starred in and produced Lewars' debut feature, "Mount Joy"), with Elena Berger, Jamie Zelermyer and Elizabeth Krajewski as Executive Producers... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 2, 2021 "before/during/after" Official Trailer Directed by: Stephen Kunken & Jack Lewars; Cast: Finnerty Steeves, Jeremy Davidson, John Pankow, Kristine Sutherland, John Ellison Conlee, Susan Blackwell, Richard Masur... CampaignLive.co.uk, Jan. 18, 2021 Apple cider vinegar brand OSU captures spirit of stylish Japanese nonagenarians ...OSU cast the nonagenarians from the Tokyo area and worked with a local stylist and Tokyo-based production company Cutters Studios to select wardrobes and locations that bridged traditional and modern Japanese styles. The soundtrack is an original composition by Foster & Foster Music that was inspired by Japanese jazz. The campaign will run across social media and video-on-demand on All4. It was created by Ads Dechaud and Phil Le Brun, and directed by Luc-Yan Picker through Cutters Studios... CampaignLive.co.uk, Jan. 18, 2021 OSU "You either have it or you don't" by Wonderhood OSU, the apple cider vinegar owned by Mizkan, puts the spotlight on some of Japan's most stylish, older residents. LBBonline.com, Jan. 14, 2021 Cutters Studios' Senior Partner / Editor Chris Claeys Retires from Editing Chris became the fifth Cutters employee on 2nd January 1984 ReelChicago.com, Jan. 14, 2021 Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing “...Now is a good time to retire. After 37 years at Cutters and 47 in the industry, I’m ready to move forward and retire here at year end...” SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 14, 2021 Cutters Studios Senior Partner/Editor Chris Claeys Retires From Editing "I also know that I leave this wonderful company in very capable hands" Screenmag.com, Jan. 13, 2021 Cutters Studios Senior Partner/Editor Chris Claeys Retires from Editing ...on the occasion, the company's leadership engaged him in this historic exit interview... NewCity.com, Jan. 8, 2021 This Week in the Culture: January 8, 2021 ...Making the Cut: Post-production boutique Cutters has promoted David Rubin to editor. According to the publicist, “Rubin was the International Grand Prize Winner in Editing in 2015’s Camp Kuleshov competition, AICE’s (now AICP’s) annual contest for assistant editors, audio mixers and graphic designers. He is also a two-time winner of top editing honors in Camp Kuleshov Chicago.” We like his assist on Jeep’s “Groundhog Day” Super Bowl spot, but you might also dig, say, his Maytag work... BTLNews.com, Jan. 7, 2021 Cutters Promotes David Rubin to Editor ...Rubin was the International Grand Prize Winner in Editing in 2015’s Camp Kuleshov competition... Creativepool.com, Jan. 7, 2021 Cutters Proudly Promotes David Rubin to Editor ...He is also a two-time winner of top editing honors in Camp Kuleshov Chicago... Screenmag.com, Jan. 6, 2021 Meet Cutters' Newest Editor High-end editorial boutique Cutters announced the promotion of David Rubin to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Managing Editor Grant Gustafson... Shots.net, Jan. 6, 2021 Cutters promotes David Rubin to editor The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and Managing Editor Grant Gustafson. CreativeCOW.net, Jan. 5, 2021 Cutters Proudly Promotes David Rubin to Editor ...Rubin was the International Grand Prize Winner in Editing in 2015’s Camp Kuleshov competition, AICE’s (now AICP’s) annual contest for assistant editors, audio mixers and graphic designers. He is also a two-time winner of top editing honors in Camp Kuleshov Chicago... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 5, 2021 David Rubin promoted to editor at Cutters Editorial boutique Cutters has promoted David Rubin to editor... LBBonline.com, Jan. 5, 2021 Cutters Promotes David Rubin to Editor Award-winning rising editor earns high praise from leading creatives postPerspective.com, Jan. 5, 2021 Cutters’ David Rubin Promoted to Editor Cutters has promoted David Rubin to editor at its Chicago location. Most recently an assistant working with Cutters managing editor Grant Gustafson, Rubin began at the company as an intern after graduating from the University of Illinois... POSTMagazine.com, Jan. 4, 2021 Outlook: A dress rehearsal for remote mixing, by Erik Widmark ...Like so many production and post production facilities, the staff of Cutters Studios and its audio division Another Country has primarily been working remotely since the early days of the pandemic. Almost overnight, I went from mixing and sound designing TV commercials, web, radio, and long form content in a state-of-the-art studio, to working on that same content in my home studio... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 2, 2021 2020 in Review: Top Chicago advertising campaigns ...How could this not be our Number One? It features Bill Murray (publisher Barbara Roche’s second cousin) in an effortlessly perfect updating of the Harold Ramis classic Groundhog Day. For Super Bowl, Jeep debuted the 60-second spot with Murray reprising his role as the misanthropic weatherman. And we loved it... Graphic Design USA, Dec. 23, 2020 2020 GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards ...Client: YKK; Director: Jason Cook; Designers: Jason Cook, Ella Yoon, Jean Hwang... Blog.Filmsupply.com, Dec. 18, 2020 The Future of the Commercial Industry ...we learned that we can be just as productive, if not moreso, when it comes to actually getting the work done. Savannah Cannistraro, an Associate Producer at Cutters Studio, said she and her team were pleasantly surprised by how well-prepared they were for the transition... Communication Arts, Dec. 14, 2020 Jeep “Groundhog Day” ...Conner Schrock, writer; Casey Stern, associate creative director; Jorge Pomareda/Eduardo Vea Keating, creative directors; Pat Burke, group creative director; Chad Broude/Mark Gross, chief creative officers; Mark Wetzel, designer; Cutters Studio, editorial company; Warner Music, music company; Another Country, audio mixer... SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 4, 2020 Pantene's "#PrideHair" Project From Grey Tokyo Raises Awareness of Job Interview Stress For LGBTQ+ Applicants ...Editorial: Cutters Studios, Sachi Sasaki... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 24, 2020 AICP Midwest Virtual 2020 AICP Awards Celebrates Legendary Work For a Good Cause “Best of the Midwest” voted on by attendees as iconic ads are highlighted in benefit event for Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis food banks. Maxon.net, Nov. 16, 2020 Weird Science and C4D Flavor explains the animated show package they created with Cutters Studios for the 2020 AICP Post Awards. Shots.net, Oct. 8, 2020 Boost Mobile takes the Pitbull by the horns …Given Covid-19 limitations, Good Company was able to set up the remote links needed to drive the operation. Cutters Studios and Highdive organized a remote video village in Chicago to supervise and oversee the production. The Boost Mobile clients, production company, and agency were in four separate locations: Miami, Kansas City, Chicago & NY… LBBonline.com, Sep. 18, 2020 Cutters Studios' Principals Name Craig Duncan President ...With an amazingly strong showing during Super Bowl LIV in 2020 (Cutters, Another Country and/or Flavor were involved in six top ranked Ad Meter spots, including number one, Jeep 'Groundhog Day', edited by Grant Güstafson), Cutters Studios is a top commercial production, editorial, design and finishing collaborator across the U.S., and in Asia Pacific... PRNewswire.com, Sep. 18, 2020 Cutters Studios Principals Name Craig Duncan President ...Well known in the creative industry as a premier editor himself, McGuire launched Cutters as an editorial boutique in Chicago back in 1980. By 1984, he added the company's current Senior Editor and Senior Partner, Chris Claeys... Shots.net, Sep. 18, 2020 Cutters Studios principals name Craig Duncan President In addition to his new responsibilities as President, Duncan will continue to fulfill his duties as Managing Director. ReelChicago.com, Sep. 17, 2020 Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios As announced by CEO Tim McGuire, in addition to his responsibilities as President, Duncan will continue to fulfill his duties as Managing Director. Screen Magazine, Sep. 17, 2020 Cutters Studios Principals Name Craig Duncan President In addition to his new responsibilities as President, Duncan will continue to fulfill his duties as Managing Director. SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 17, 2020 Craig Duncan Promoted To President of Cutters Studios Craig Duncan, managing director and partner of Cutters Studios, has been promoted to president. In addition to the responsibilities of his new role, Duncan will continue to fulfill his duties as managing director. He takes the presidential reins from Tim McGuire who continues as company CEO... BrandingInAsia.com, Aug. 31, 2020 Japanese Virtual Influencer Imma Launches Magnum Matcha in China ...Post-Production: Cutters Studios; Editors: Luc-Yan Picker, Ruri Abe... CampaignAsia.com, Aug. 28, 2020 Unilever's Magnum pairs matcha with Imma The computer-generated influencer known as Imma features in a campaign by Fred & Farid Shanghai, as Magnum launches its first flavour made just for China... Reel360.com, Aug. 26, 2020 Interview: The team behind ‘Before/During/After’ ...This is what actress, writer and producer Finnerty Steeves (Orange is the New Black, The Smurfs, Delivery Man) explores in the lovely new film from Indie City Films and Cutters Studios, Before / During / After... JournalNow.com, Aug. 16, 2020 Best Bets: RiverRun, Patsy Cline, 'Back to the Future,' 'Ethereal' Finnerty Steeves, who stars in "before/during/after," will be in Winston-Salem for a screening on Aug. 20. Photo credit: Cutters Studios... FilmInquiry.com, Aug. 7, 2020 BEFORE/DURING/AFTER: Examines Self-Discovery Through Tragedy ...Conclusion: Before/During/After blends a journey of self-discovery with an examination of marriage from start to the unexpected end. Finnerty Steeves does excellent work in the script–balancing the darkness of loss with the joy of discovering yourself–as well as giving a memorable performance of a woman struggling to know herself distanced from her marriage... LBBonline.com, July 25, 2020 Filmmakers Behind Indie Feature "before/during/after" Celebrate Upcoming World Premiere at Reimagined 2020 Greenpoint Film Festival A co-production of Marsha's Daughter Productions, Indie City Films and Cutters Studios Below The Line, July 25, 2020 Greenpoint Film Festival 2020: World Premiere of Indie Feature before/during/after …To safely create new experiences uniting film lovers in controlled, VIP entertainment environments, this year’s Festival will be staged as a drive-in. Hosted by Broadway Stages and The Foundry LIC, festivities will take place at 211 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, with special guest speakers, socially distanced gatherings, and extra attention to safety… GoSimian.com, July 24, 2020 Cutters’ Heather Richardson on Groundhog Day’s Big Day It's always exciting when your work wins accolades, even if you have to get your trophy in the mail. ReelChicago.com, July 24, 2020 Cutters Studio releases indie feature “before/during/after” The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios join their fellow filmmakers in celebrating the World Premiere for indie narrative feature before/during/after as part of the ninth annual Greenpoint Film Festival... SHOOTonline.com, July 24, 2020 Filmmakers Behind Indie Feature "before/during/after" Celebrate Upcoming World Premiere at Reimagined 2020 Greenpoint Film Festival The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to join their fellow filmmakers in celebrating the World Premiere for indie narrative feature "before/during/after" as part of the ninth annual Greenpoint Film Festival, running Aug. 1-9 in Brooklyn… SHOOTonline.com, July 24, 2020 "before/during/after" directed by Stephen Kunken and Jack Lewars - Official Festival Trailer Festival Debut Date: August 7, 2020 (Greenpoint Film Festival) ComingSoon.net, July 23, 2020 Exclusive Before/During/After Trailer From OITNB’s Finnerty Steeves ComingSoon.net is debuting the exclusive trailer for Before/During/After, written by and starring Orange Is the New Black’s Finnerty Steeves. You can check out the trailer for the dramedy in the player below! SHOOTonline.com, July 16, 2020 VMLY&R Takes Us On Pandemic Road Trip Vacation For National Park Foundation ...This campaign spot, “When It Calls, How Will You Answer?” showcases the amazing sights and sounds of national parks. It was edited by Steve Bell of Cutters Studios... CampaignAsia.com, June 29, 2020 Why has British American Tobacco removed a black artist from its Glo campaign? ...Campaign reached out to Cutters Studios Tokyo and they confirmed they did not make any changes to the original campaign video they submitted to the client... POSTMagazine.com, June 25, 2020 Flavor creates show package for 2020 AICP Post Awards ...With longstanding AICE/AICP member company Cutters Studios onboard for editorial, the committee elected Flavor, its animation/VFX collective, for design. The show's captivating score is 100-percent Yessian... LBBonline.com, June 24, 2020 Flavor Honors Excellence in Post-Production Arts with 'Weird Science' Show Package for 2020 AICP Post Awards Monumental project unites Cutters Studios talents from LA to Chicago and Detroit ReelChicago.com, June 24, 2020 Flavor creates masterful montage of AICP Post Awards ...Editorial Company: Cutters; Managing Director: Craig Duncan; Chief Technology Officer: Ryan Schnizlein; Editor: Tom Brassil; Senior I/O Specialist: Julie Klos... Reel360.com, June 18, 2020 Gustafson most awarded editor at AICP Awards ...Grant Gustafson of Cutters was the most honored editor across the shows, with seven mentions. Paul Martinez of Arcade Edit followed with five mentions... ScreenMag.com, June 18, 2020 "Groundhog Day," Cutters' Gustafson Win Big at AICP Post Awards Everybody loves Bill Murray, and the 2020 AICP Post Awards were no exception. Honoring excellence in a range of post production arts, the AICP Post Awards winners were revealed Wednesday night during a special virtual premiere held online... SHOOTonline.com, June 18, 2020 The AICP Awards Honors The Best Advertising of the Year 2020 ...Grant Gustafson of Cutters was the most honored editor across the shows, with seven mentions... Shots.net, June 18,2020 AICP Post Awards announces 2020 winners Editor Grant Gustafson of Cutters wins four AICP Post Awards for his work on Jeep’s Groundhog spot in awards ceremony hosted online. Reel360.com, June 17, 2020 Cutters’ Gustafson wins 4 AICP Post Awards for Jeep ...Tonight’s presentation is the second of three virtual celebrations that comprise AICP Week... SHOOTonline.com, June 17, 2020 AICP Post Awards Announces 2020 Winners Editor Grant Gustafson of Cutters wins four AICP Post Awards for his work on Jeep’s “Groundhog” spot in awards ceremony hosted online. SHOOTonline.com, June 17, 2020 Jeep's "Groundhog Day" Emerges At AICP Post Awards As Cutters’ Editor Gustafson Tops 4 Categories Editor Grant Gustafson of Cutters Studios emerged as the most-awarded artist at the Post Awards, winning in four categories for his work on Jeep’s “Groundhog Day,” created by Highdive and produced by O Positive. The spot, which starred Bill Murray reprising his role from the movie of the same name, won in the Automotive, Comedy, National Campaign and Best of Midwest (Automotive) categories. SHOOTonline.com, June 16, 2020 The 2020 AICP Next Awards Winners Are Announced Online ...Sponsoring the full complement of AICP Awards virtual presentations are Cutters Studios, Flavor... ReelChicago.com, May 20, 2020 AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’ ...Regarding working in post, Duncan pointed out that the swift transition to working remotely has gone better than most people expected, based on his experience at Cutters and what he’s been hearing from his peers... SHOOTonline.com, May 20, 2020 AICP Midwest Session Offers POVs On Returning To Production, Post During Pandemic ....It was co-moderated by Lisa Masseur, executive producer of Tessa Films, president of the AICP Midwest Chapter and a member of AICP’s National Board, and Craig Duncan, managing director of Cutters Studios and an AICP National Board member... Shots.net, May 14,2020 2020 AICP Awards releases shortlists for Next Awards, Post Awards and AICP Show ...Of the shortlisted Editors and Artists in the Post Awards, Editors Dave Anderson of Arcade Edit, Grant Gustafson of Cutters Studios and Ben Suenaga of Friendshop! topped the list with four pieces on the shortlist… Screen Magazine, May 13, 2020 AICP Midwest Hosts Agency Meeting of the Minds Thursday It's time to start a dialogue between the production/post community and the agency/advertising community and that is exactly what AICP Midwest and an esteemed ensemble of agency executives will accomplish this Thursday at 3 pm Central... Screen Magazine, May 13, 2020 AICP Awards Shortlists Announced …Winners in each of these three strategically-aligned competitions for excellence will be revealed during a series of free virtual premieres set to take place during AICP Week – the AICP Next Awards will debut June 9th, followed by the AICP Post Awards on June 10th, culminating in the premiere of the AICP Show on June 11th… SHOOTonline.com, May 13, 2020 Apple, W+K, SMUGGLER, Arcade Edit, Work Editorial Top AICP Awards Shortlists …Cutters Studios scored 22 shortlist mentions, with 14 coming in Post, two in Next and six in the AICP Show… SHOOTonline.com, May 13, 2020 2020 AICP Awards Releases Shortlists For The AICP Next Awards, The AICP Post Awards and The AICP Show MoMA …A group of editors and artists received three shortlist entries in the Post Awards: John Binder of Cutters Studios… ReelChicago.com, May 8, 2020 AICP panel discussion on navigating the road ahead ...AICP National Board Members/Moderators: Lisa Masseur, Executive Producer/Founder, Tessa Films, AICP Midwest Pres./National Board; Craig Duncan, Managing Director, Cutters Studios, AICP National Board... MusebyCl.io, Apr. 29, 2020 #WFH Diaries: Alison Grasso of Cutters Studios Here's an update from Alison Grasso, an editor at Cutters Studios in New York… ReelChicago.com, Apr. 29, 2020 Glad, FCB thank sanitation workers in new campaign …EDIT: Cutters Studios; POST VFX/DESIGN: Flavor; SOUND: Another Country… Reel360.com, April 22, 2020 Oscar Mayer, mcgarrybowen are Feeding America Working with creative agency partner mcgarrybowen, Oscar Mayer will ask consumers to observe social distancing requirements and participate by sharing photos of their cookout using #FrontYardCookout. Each time the hashtag is shared on Twitter, Oscar Mayer will donate an additional meal to Feeding America (up to 1 million more)... Motionographer on Facebook, April 21, 2020 Every Drop Counts And look how disappointed this lil droplet is. Remember: every drop counts... Adweek.com, April 16, 2020 10 Ways Brands Are Getting Creative With Their Ads as Quarantine Stalls Production From Burger King and Nike to Panera and Potbelly, marketers are finding clever ways to create content SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 14, 2020 McCann, BBDO and Ogilvy Lead The Way On The One Show 2020 Full Shortlist ...Chicago Humanities Festival "Raven Mail," FCB / Chicago + Cutters / Chicago + Dictionary / Chicago; Jeep Groundhog Day, Highdive / Chicago + Jeep / Detroit + O Positive / New York... Reel360.com, April 6, 2020 New Normal – Cutters’ end of the world as they know it Established in Chicago in 1980, Cutters has cemented its “street cred” as a premier provider of extraordinary editing and post-production artistry, and today the company is among the world’s largest independent editorial companies. It’s of course the umbrella for Cutters, Flavor Design, Another Country, dictionary films and Picnic... FestivalPeak.com, April 3, 2020 Tales of Originality: Exclusive Q&A with Indie Artist Carlile Today, indie pop artist Carlile dropped her music video for her original song, “Spare Me,” directed by Mack Neaton of Flavor/Cutters Studios. In honor of the occasion, I hit her up with a few questions... LBBonline.com, Apr. 2, 2020 Fresh Cuts: Editing in the Covid-19 Reality Some of the best editors in the industry share their wisdom on repurposing “vintage gold” into brand new ads while staying at home and saving lives ReelChicago.com, March 13, 2020 AICP Midwest lists all who are open for business Reel Chicago supports all efforts of those who are working, boots on the ground, to service their clients during these most difficult times. Below is a list of AICP Midwest members who are open for business, supplied by Lisa Massuer, AICP Midwest President... Adweek.com, Feb. 26, 2020 Ad of the Day: Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones Reunite to Remake Fairy Tales for Pure Leaf Tea Jones directs her former co-star as DDB celebrates being disagreeable shots.net, Feb. 4, 2020 How Jim Jenkins got Bill Murray to relive Groundhog Day We speak to the O Positive director behind one of the most popular spots from this year's Super Bowl about how he brought a crew together in a week to recreate comedic magic again... and again... and again... LBBonline.com, Feb. 3, 2020 Bill Murray's First Ever Appearance in an Ad Is a Groundhog Day Revival ...EDITORIAL COMPANY: Cutters; EDITOR: Grant Gustafson; ASSISTANT EDITORS: David Rubin, Jackie Cohen; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Heather Richardson; FINAL MIX COMPANY: Another Country; AUDIO MIXER: Peter Erazmus; AUDIO ASSISTANT: Logan Vines; PRODUCER: Louise Rider; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Tim Konn... MUSE by Clio, Feb. 3, 2020 Director Jim Jenkins on Shooting Bill Murray's Super Bowl Commercial for Jeep ....What kind of timeline were you working with, and how hectic was it to produce this? Very. We shot this the weekend before the Super Bowl. Chad and I worked with a terrific editor, Grant Gustafson at Cutters, who set up a room in our hotel to cut at night, and then we spent Monday after the shoot editing back in Chicago. The edit came together quickly, and got approved quickly. Lack of time can sometimes work in your favor... ReelChicago.com, Feb. 3, 2020 Behind the scenes of the Jeep ‘Groundhog Day’ spot …The shop that created Groundhog Day, Highdive Advertising, and the post-house that edited it, Cutters Studios, are both located in Chicago. The original film was directed by native Chicagoan and legendary Second City alum Harold Ramis. Reel Chicago owner and publisher Barbara Roche helped cast the film. And of course, Bill Murray and his brother Brian Doyle Murray, who also stars in the film and the commercial, are both from the Windy City. New York-based O Positive handled production with Jim Jenkins directing… shots.net, Feb. 3, 2020 Jeep's Super Bowl spot provides Murray happy returns Finding himself back in his Groundhog Day loop, Phil Connors (Bill Murray) has a happier time now that he has a new vehicle to play with. AdAge.com, Feb. 2, 2020 Jason Momoa is a balding wimp in real life in Rocket Mortgage's Super Bowl ad ...Editorial: Cutters Studios; Head of Production: Patrick Casey; Creative Editor: Tim LoDolce; Assistant Editor: Magdalena Hernández; Audio: Another Country; Sound Designer/Mixer: Drew Weir; Executive Producer: Tim Konn... shots.net, Jan. 24, 2020 The Art of Advertising: Mack Neaton Mack Neaton is an Illustrator and Art Director specializing in animation for Flavor Studios in New York City. She studied fine art and film, and then ended up back at illustration. She shares three pop artists that are important to her work and aesthetic… ScreenMag.com, Dec. 17, 2019 Natalie Stone Answers Five Questions with SCREEN What do Baby Yoda, THE PRINCESS BRIDE and a Roomba have in common? Find out as Cutters Producer Natalie Stone stopped by for a round of Five Questions with SCREEN... postPerspective.com, Dec. 16, 2019 Behind the title: Cutters editor Steve Bell "I've always done a fair amount of animation design, music rearranging and other things that aren't strictly editing, but most editors are expected to play a role in aspects of the post process that aren't strictly editing..." SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 6, 2019 2019 Camp Kuleshov Competition Announces Winners ...The Chicago Camp Kuleshov awards celebration was held at the Rock Bottom Brewery. First Place in Editing went to Magdalena Hernandez of Cutters for "Goodbye John," her re-telling of the 2014 action film "John Wick" as a Memory Loss Film... In Audio, First Place went to Logan Vines of Another Country for his sound design of a suspenseful sequence in "First Blood," the first of the Rambo films. Second Place went to Cathryn Stark of Another Country for her tension-building sound design on a fight scene in "Salt." AgencySpy.com, Nov. 5, 2019 Tuesday Morning Stir -Dad really wishes you'd call more often in VaynerMedia's "Moments Worth Making spot" for Stella Artois, which is like a generic holiday ad except more confusing (video above)... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 5, 2019 AICP's Camp Kuleshov Winners Unveiled In L.A., NY, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas Winners and runners up at the Camp Kuleshov Chicago; holding the trophy (towards center) is Magdalena Hernandez of Cutters who took 1st place in Editing for "Goodbye John," her re-telling of the 2014 action film "John Wick" as a Memory Loss Film... There were five Honorable Mention winners in Editing including Jacob Schwartz of Cutters for "Bechdel Test," and Jack Taylor of Cutters for "Men After Midnight" DailyCommercials.com, Nov. 4, 2019 Stella Artois: Christmas Ad – Moments Worth Making VaynerMedia creates the Stella Artois' Christmas campaign. Named 'Moments Worth Making,' the advert was directed by Jamie Rafn through the production company SMUGGLER. The film is a story of a father and son after the holiday dinner... Adforum.com, Nov. 4, 2019 Stella Artois - "Moments Worth Making" ...Production; Director: Jamie Rafn; Production Company: SMUGGLER; Co-Founders: Patrick Milling-Smith & Brian Carmody; Executive Producer: Sue Yeon Ahn; Soft Citizen MD: Eva Preger; Line Producer: Neil Bartley; Director of Photography: Chris Mably; Production Designer: Jay Pooley... TheDrum.com, Nov. 1, 2019 Stella Artois: Moments Worth Making by VaynerMedia | Creative Works ...Post Production: Editor: Steve Bell; Assistant Editor: Austin Rauterkus; Producer: Stephanie Rose; EP: Elizabeth Krajewski; Flame: Moises Tavera... Newcity Chicago, October, 2019 Film 50: Chicago's Screen Gems 2019 Drew Weir: Sound Designer and Mixer, Another Country | "If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound?" ...It's equally fantastic to be part of an organization, like Cutters/Another Country, which has a film mixing facility and level of service comparable to what's on the coasts. We are in a renaissance of content, and indie films are a big part of that. It's important for filmmakers to have the choice to stay local through the finishing process..." Communication Arts, Oct. 28, 2019 Excellence in Advertising Award for Fiat/Chrysler "Heated Seats" Congratulations to Leo Burnett Chicago and everyone (including Cutters Editor Grant Güstafson) behind the "Excellence in Advertising Award"-winning Fiat/Chrysler "Heated Seats" spot. Check it out in the 60th CA Advertising Annual... TheSource.com, Oct. 17, 2019 Anderson .Paak Announces Benefit Shows for International Rescue Committee Anderson .Paak is set to collaborate with Modelo and iHeartMedia for three shows to benefit refugees, immigrants and Americans in need this November... Editor: Nick Chiou of Cutters; Sound Mixer: Peter Erazmus of Another Country; Graphics Artist: Colby Capes, Flavor; Colorist/Finish Artist: Steve Wood, Flavor... ReelChicago.com, Sep. 27, 2019 FCB captures raven for Chicago Humanities Festival The Chicago studios of Dictionary and Cutters handled production and post... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 6, 2019 Rep Report for September 6, 2019 International creative company Cutters Studios has secured Bobby Rowe and Sean C. Sullivan as its new sales representatives on the U.S. East and West Coasts, respectively. In the Midwest, Cutters Studios continues to be repped by Sean M. Sullivan and Marni Halliburton of Collective Management... Clios.com, Sep. 5, 2019 Gold Winner: Social Video ...Executive Producer: Elizabeth Krajewski; Producer: Stephanie Rose; Editor: Steve Bell; Director of Motion: Austin Rauterkus... Toolfarm.com, Sep. 5, 2019 Half Rez 8 is Wednesday, September 18, in Chicago. Get Tickets Now! ...This year's speaker lineup: Brian McCauley & Jason Cook of Flavor... Shots.net, Sep. 4, 2019 Cutters Studios lands Bobby Rowe and Sean C. Sullivan for U.S. representation With the launch of his self-titled management company, Rowe is thrilled to return to the production industry. LBBonline.com, Sep. 3, 2019 Cutters Studios Lands New U.S. East/West Coast Representation Bobby Rowe to manage East Coast, Sean C. Sullivan to handle West Coast ReelChicago.com, Sep. 3, 2019 Cutters signs new East & West Coast representation Bobby Rowe and Sean C. Sullivan are the new faces in New York and LA, Collective Management remains in the Midwest SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 3, 2019 Cutters Studios Lands Bobby Rowe and Sean C. Sullivan For U.S. East/West Coast Representation ...By his account, he was first drawn to the talents of Flavor, Cutters Studios' design and visual arts group. "Flavor has an unreal team of artists working under the same flag, handling design, animation, VFX and finishing," Sullivan said. "Combined with the editors of Cutters, and leaders in all other production and post disciplines, it's a seismic punch to provide such powerhouse talent in unison, with top-notch facilities and the ability to create groundbreaking work anywhere. I can't wait to see what we are going to do together..." ScreenMag.com, Sep. 3, 2019 Cutters Studios Lands Bobby Rowe and Sean C. Sullivan for U.S. East/West Coast Representation "...Combined with the editors of Cutters, and leaders in all other production and post disciplines, it's a seismic punch to provide such powerhouse talent in unison, with top-notch facilities and the ability to create groundbreaking work anywhere...” ScreenMag.com, July 12, 2019 HighDive, Jeremy Renner Ads for Jeep ...The Jeep campaign was created in partnership with the Chicago-based HighDive agency. Directed by Jeff Tomsic of Go Films; Editors: Tim Lodolce, Nick Chiou, Michael Lippert, Billy Montross of Cutters; Audio: Peter Erazmus, Erik Widmark, John Binder of Another Country; Color: Steve Wood of Flavor; Finish: Steve Wood, Patrick Kujawski, Chris Elliott, Mark Anderson, Patrick Wong of Flavor. shots.net, June 14, 2019 Full list of shots Awards Europe 2019 judges Ryan McGuire - Director/Editor/Managing Director, Cutters Studios Tokyo shots.net, June 11, 2019 Cannes Predictions: Canada and the USA We speak to Craig Duncan, Joaqin Salim and Jeffrey Da Silva about the major contenders from their territories. ReelChicago.com, June 3, 2019 Free Spirit Media sharpens a thrilling Focus ...The guests hailed from ad agencies and post-production companies like BAM Studios, Chicago Recording Company, Cutters Studios, DDB, Hootenanny, Leo Burnett, Optimus, Panavision, and Quriosity Productions. They were complemented by current FSM participants and alumni who have joined the ranks of media makers like the Block Club and film suppliers like Chicago Studio Mechanics Local 476... SHOOTonline.com, May 31, 2019 32 Individual Directors, 2 Duos Earn Slots In Showcase The Showcase directors affiliated with production companies are Nadav Kurtz of Dictionary Films for “Ana,” branded content for LIFEWTR... SHOOTonline.com, May 16, 2019 AICP Post Awards Announces 2019 Winners ....BEST OF MIDWEST: Kathryn Hempel, Cutters Studios (Editorial: Cause Marketing); LifeWTR; "Bring Art Back to Schools"; R/GA... Also saluted at the event were the three winners of the Lev Awards, the Grand Prizes in Editorial, Audio and Graphic Design at the 2018 Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for assistants. They were, respectively, George Irizarry of Cosmo Street, Tom Morris of Heard City and Andrew Becker of Flavor. Ad Age, May 15, 2019 Production Moves Cutters Studios has promoted Heather Richardson to executive producer and Patrick Casey to head of production in its Chicago office. Richardson joined Cutters in 2015, after working as a producer for visual effects studio A52 and for editorial company Cosmo Street in both L.A. and New York for more than ten years. On behalf of Cutters, she has produced Super Bowl spots for Lifewtr,, Nintendo and WeatherTech. Casey has produced work including the Always #LikeAGirl campaign, Budweiser's "Harry Caray's Last Call" and Whirlpool's "Care Counts" campaign. Below the Line, May 14, 2019 Cutters Studios: Heather Richardson & Patrick Casey “…Our editors and assistant editors are the most creative people I have ever worked with,” Casey added. “It has been amazing working with Heather over the past several years, and I’m confident that these promotions will make Cutters even stronger…” ReelChicago.com, May 14, 2019 Cutters promotes a pair in Chicago The editing and post-production studio moves Heather Richardson to Executive Producer, Patrick Casey to Head of Production ScreenMag.com, May 14, 2019 Cutters Chicago Promotes Heather Richardson to Executive Producer, Patrick Casey to Head of Production According to Duncan, Richardson's oversight will expand into managing and recruiting talent, and in maintaining and building the company's client base... while Casey will focus on optimizing workflows, project management and bidding processes. SHOOTonline.com, May 14, 2019 Cutters Studios Promotes Two in Chicago: Heather Richardson to Executive Producer, Patrick Casey to Head of Production ...On behalf of Cutters, she has produced Super Bowl spots for LIFEWTR, Nintendo and WeatherTech, and high-profile campaigns for scores of brands, including Capital One, FCA North America (Fiat, Dodge Ram, and Jeep), Gatorade, Google, McDonald's and Modelo, to name but a few... shots.net, May 14, 2019 Cutters Studios promotes Heather Richardson and Patrick Casey Cutters Studios Managing Director and Partner Craig Duncan announced the promotion of Heather Richardson to Executive Producer, and the promotion of Patrick Casey to Head of Production. Creativepool.com, May 13, 2019 Cutters Studios Promotes Two in Chicago In recent history, alongside leading Cutters editors, Casey produced the groundbreaking Always #LikeAGirl campaign, Budweiser's "Harry Caray's Last Call" viral sensation crowned 2016's Ad of the Year by YouTube and The Webby Awards LBBonline.com, May 13, 2019 Cutters Studios Announces Two Leadership Promotions in Chicago Heather Richardson is promoted to executive producer, Patrick Casey to head of production PostMagazine.com, May 13, 2019 Cutters promotes two in Chicago Richardson joined Cutters in 2015, after gaining experience and contacts as a producer for visual effects studio A52 in LA and editorial company Cosmo Street (LA and NY). On behalf of Cutters, she has produced Super Bowl spots for Lifewtr, Nintendo and WeatherTech, and high-profile campaigns... The Chicago Tribune, May 13, 2019 Cutters Studios Promotes Two in Chicago: Heather Richardson to Executive Producer, Patrick Casey to Head of Production "...I am thrilled that both Heather and Patrick have agreed to take on these new roles," he said. "They are two of the best producers I have worked with in my career, and I am looking forward to watching the company grow through their leadership..." Mediapost.com, May 10, 2019 NHL's New 'Feel' Ad ...The "Feel" spot was developed by creative team Cliff Skeete and Bruce Jacobson of Baby Bear’s Porridge Productions, in collaboration with editor Steve Bell of Cutters Studios and the NHL in-house marketing team... RMNB, May 9, 2019 The NHL’s newest commercial, ‘Feel,’ will definitely hit you right in the feels ...“Feel” is the NHL’s latest inspiring postseason commercial that includes such hits like “Cup Raise,” “Boys,” “Handshake,” “Name,” “Spelling,” and the Emmy Award-winning “No Words”... SHOOTonline.com, May 9, 2019 SHOOT Unveils 17th Annual New Directors Showcase Class of 2019; 32 Solo Filmmakers, 2 Duos Make Cut; DGA Screening Event Set ...The SHOOT 2019 17th Annual New Directors Showcase includes Nadav Kurtz... BMW-Luxury.jp, April 25, 2019 Albert Watson, Journey of Light, Part III ...We will deliver the third film, which contains the story of three people in the original film of three episodes. Please take a look at the stories provided by KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival and BMW THE 8... TV.booooooom.com, Apr. 25, 2019 Profile: “Journey Of Light With Albert Watson” A lovely documentary short by director Ryan McGuire of Cutters Studios. Featuring cinematography by Žiga Zupančič (previously featured here), “Journey of Light” is a celebration of legendary photographer Albert Watson and how he sees the world. Watch above and see full credits below... ReelChicago.com, Apr. 19, 2019 Filmmaker Michael Lippert back with new documentary 40-minute doc about classic North Carolina theater had its premiere on April 6… With help from Dictionary Films, production wrapped at the end of 2017. It was edited by Emily Tolan and Lippert at Cutters, mixed by Mike Regan at Another Country, with an original score from Devin Delaney at Noisefloor, and colored by Lindsay Mazur at the Mill... SHOOTonline.com, April 16, 2019 AICP Post Awards Announces 2019 Shortlist ....Companies whose artists’ work resulted in five Shortlist mentions include Cutters... Reel360.com, Apr. 10, 2019 Reel Ad of the Week: This Bud’s for Dwayne Wade ...Editorial: Cutters Studios, New York; Editor: Steve Bell; Assistant Editor: Austin Rauterkus; Executive Producer: Elizabeth Krajewski; Senior Producer: Stephanie Rose; Audio: Cutters Studios, New York; Mixer: Hunter Berk... ReelChicago.com, Apr. 10, 2019 Kool-Aid Man Krashes epic video premiere mcgarrybowen helps legendary spokes-pitcher break through a giant wall of ice and snow in new video Adweek.com, Apr. 9, 2019 Ad of the Day: Budweiser Surprised Dwyane Wade With 5 Visitors Whose Lives He Changed for the Better ...Editorial: Cutters Studios, New York; Editor: Steve Bell; Assistant Editor: Austin Rauterkus; Executive Producer: Elizabeth Krajewski; Senior Producer: Stephanie Rose; Audio: Cutters Studios, New York; Hunter Berk... LBBonline.com, Mar. 26, 2019 Jeep Reaffirms Its Status as a Legendary SUV Brand in Latest Campaign The three spots were created in partnership with Highdive, Indiana Production and Cutters Studios Frame.io Insider, Mar. 25, 2019 Pulse of Progress: Rewards and Challenges of Being a Woman in Post “…The collaborative nature and social aspect of editing may influence clients to consider my gender,” Kathryn says. “It feels good to be hired based on the quality of my work and character, so that’s what I try to strengthen…” ReelChicago.com, Mar. 18, 2019 Legends are made, not born in Highdive Jeep campaign A pair of bold and righteous 30-second spots are paving the way for the brand’s integrated multi-market campaign Screenmag.com, Mar. 18, 2019 AICP Post Awards Announces 2019 Curatorial Committee Editors from Utopic and Cutters will serve on the 2019 AICP Post Awards Curatorial Committee, the organization has announced... Shootonline.com, Mar. 13, 2019 AICP Post Awards Announces 2019 Curatorial Committee Panel of editors, colorists, visual effects artists, directors and audio mixers to ensure work meets judging criteria, will select Shortlist and Best in Show. Editors serving on the committee this year include Jen Dean of Consulate, Chris Franklin of Big Sky, Julie Gannon of Cosmo Street, Craig Lewandowski of Utopic, Louis Lyne of Cutters and Sai Selvarajan of Lucky Post... Screenmag.com, Mar. 12, 2019 Flavor Detroit Adds Hollywood Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter Cutters Studios along with Flavor, its design and visual arts group, have added Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter to their full-time staff in Detroit. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios Detroit's Managing Director Kurt Kulas... Sawt.co, Mar. 7, 2019 Flavor Detroit Maximizes Creative Capabilities with Hollywood Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter Halbritter brings over 10 years of experience to his new position as Creative Director/Designer for Flavor AdAge.com, Mar. 6, 2019 Production Moves Cutters Studios, along with Flavor, its design and visual arts group, has added Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter to its full-time staff in Detroit. Halbritter has helped lead immersive, cinematic 2D/3D projects from design through production, ranging from main titles for films, TV series and experiential applications, to commercials, TV idents and concert visuals. BTLnews.com, Mar. 6, 2019 Flavor Detroit adds Hollywood Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter Based in Detroit alongside Flavor Detroit’s Executive Producer Dave Peyton, Halbritter will also wield the collective’s limitless pool of state-of-the-art resources and all-star talents through the global reach of Cutters Studios. With a top-tier list of past clients and collaborators (including Imaginary Forces, Framestore and The Mill, among many others), Halbritter focuses on using cinematography, storytelling and conceptual design in surprising new ways to build meaningful, unforgettable experiences... POSTMagazine.com, Mar. 6, 2019 Chadwick Halbritter brings design skills to Flavor Flavor (http://www.flavor.tv), the design and visual arts group of Cutters Studios, has added Chadwick Halbritter to their Detroit team as creative director/designer. He brings over 10 years of experience to his new position and is adept at pitching, winning and leading brand-, agency- and entertainment-driven creative collaborations from concept to completion... Shots.net, Mar. 6, 2019 Flavor Detroit signs Hollywood Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter Cutters Studios along with Flavor, its design and visual arts group, are very proud to announce the addition of Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter to their full-time staff in Detroit. Stashmedia.tv, Mar. 6, 2019 Flavor Detroit Adds Creative Director Chadwick Halbritter “...I’m excited to join the well-established creative hub that is Cutters Studios Detroit and further establish Flavor at the forefront of the global creative industry, together with the group’s other top-tier talents around the world...” Creativepool.com, Mar. 5, 2019 Flavor Detroit Maximizes Creative Capabilities with Hollywood Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter "...What attracted me to Flavor and the Cutters family was the opportunity to push myself in a new creative direction as part of a highly talented group of passionate people..." LBBonline.com, Mar. 5, 2019 Flavor Detroit Adds Creative Director/Designer Chadwick Halbritter "…Chadwick is highly confident leading teams and ideating at the intersection of design, creativity and technology," Peyton added. "His vision for what's next, and how to get there, is deeply inspiring to us all. We're confident our clients will share our enthusiasm…" ReelChicago.com, Mar. 5, 2019 Flavor Detroit adds Chadwick Halbritter Cutters Studios’ design partner welcomes Hollywood-savvy creative visionary to the Motor City mix SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 5, 2019 Chadwick Halbritter joins Flavor Detroit as creative director/designer Flavor, Cutters Studios’ design and visual arts group, has added creative director/designer Chadwick Halbritter to its full-time staff in Detroit… Adweek.com, Jan. 31, 2019 WeatherTech CEO’s Golden Retriever Stars in Pet-Focused Super Bowl Ad 'Move over, Clydesdales. Here comes Scout. He's a rock star' Sawt.co.uk, Jan. 31, 2019 Sharon Van Etten's "Seventeen" Music Video Love Letter to NYC Enlists the City's Emerging, Groundbreaking Talents ...Described as both a love letter to NYC and an upbeat nod to Bruce Springsteen, the song co-written by Kate Davis inspired American Songwriter magazine's Jim Beviglia to call out Van Etten's "moody yet propulsive atmospherics," and her "insightful storytelling..." Chicago Business Journal, Jan. 30, 2019 TimberTech impresses with Super Bowl spot from Two by Four Chicago (Video) ...According to Two by Four founder and chief creative officer David Stevenson, further television, print and radio ads in the campaign will spotlight different aspects of the TimberTech product lines in ways that are just as surprising and emotionally-engaging as what will be on view Sunday in “The Box.” SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 29, 2019 Sharon Van Etten's "Seventeen" Music Video Love Letter to NYC Enlists the City's Emerging, Groundbreaking Talents ...Demonstrating the full power of the music video to engage music fans worldwide, director Maureen Towey's film for "Seventeen" is a show-stopping tribute to Van Etten's rising superpowers. Cinematically distilling the nostalgic past, its fusion of emerging, groundbreaking talents simultaneously conjures the future, resulting in a modern day classic that is incredibly moving... Promonews.tv, Jan. 28, 2019 Sharon Van Etten 'Seventeen' by Maureen Towey Sharon Van Etten's new video comes across like a blast from the past, and part of the grand tradition of New Jersey rock n roll. It's a very cool video with an old-school sensibility, shot on Super 16mm, directed by Maureen Towey and featuring Van Etten with Rachel Trachtenburg as the putative subject of her song Seventeen. She is, of course, also Van Etten's younger self, or alter-ego. And you can feel the bond between them... The Chicago Tribune, Jan. 28, 2019 'Like a Girl': How a Chicago ad exec used a Super Bowl ad to turn a playground insult on its head ...Since the “Like a Girl” campaign, she has done work on HIV prevention, marriage equality, women artists and creativity in schools — and leads purpose-driven work at R/GA, where new requests for work focused on women’s issues continue to come her way. Advertising, Hassan says, might be the perfect profession for a social activist... Adweek.com, Jan. 24, 2019 Want to Guzzle Some Ranch With Your Fellow Hidden Valley Superfans? These Ads Say Yes 'You either love it, or you really love it' Variety.com, Jan. 24, 2019 Ad Buy Helps Garnish ABC’s ‘A Million Little Things’ With Salad Dressing When ABC drama “A Million Little Things” airs this evening, it may come with a little added flavor. The newest commercial for Hidden Valley Ranch dressing will appear not only in a commercial break during Thursday night’s broadcast of the program, but in the show itself... AAFKC, Jan. 17, 2019 Following Highly Successful Test Run, Cutters Opens Full-Force Studio in Kansas City ...CSKC now spans three highly specialized suites in the Crossroads Arts District’s renowned Austin Walsh Studio. Engineered to leverage the full power of Cutters Studios’ global talent-base – as well as its complete arsenal of postproduction expertise, spanning post-production audio with Another Country, plus design, animation, VFX, colorcorrection and high-end picture finishing through Flavor – CSKC’s state-of-the-art offerings match and extend company facilities in Chicago, Detroit, LA, New York and Tokyo... StudioDaily.com, Jan. 10, 2019 Cutters Studios Kansas City Opens with Two Edit Suites and a Digital Theater New Operation is Spec'd Out for Remote Collaboration with Other Cutters Locations Advertising Age, Jan. 9, 2019 Production Moves Cutters Studios is adding commercial editor Alison Grasso to its New York staff. Previously a staff editor at Crew Cuts in New York, Grasso has worked brands including Garnier, Gatorade, L'Oreal, Pantene, Target and Verizon. She has also edited the second season of the podcast "Limetown," and promotional audio material for audio documentary "The Wilderness," hosted by Pod Save America's Jon Favreau. Grasso is also a voiceover artist and filmmaker in her own right... PostMagazine.com, Jan. 9, 2019 Cutters opens dedicated facility in Kansas City Back in August, 2017, the principals of creative company Cutters Studios announced the opening of a satellite studio in Kansas City. The decision resulted in collaborations for numerous brands, including Dairy Queen, Gatorade, Big O Tires, Frigidaire, Kansas City Ballet, S’well Water Bottles, Tropicana and Wendy’s. The successful exploratory test flight was built around editor/partner Matt Walsh, editor Dustin Kaufman and a handful of others. Now, in early 2019, Cutters is announcing the launch of its full-force studio in the city... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 9, 2019 Cutters opens full-force studio in Kansas City The expanding production and post company adds a trio of highly specialized suites in the city’s Crossroads Arts District Screen Magazine, Jan. 9, 2019 Cutters Opens Full-Force Studio in Kansas City Back in August, 2017, the principals of international creative company Cutters Studios announced the opening of a satellite studio in Kansas City. Resulting in high profile collaborations for numerous brands including Dairy Queen, Gatorade, Big O Tires, Frigidaire, Kansas City Ballet, S’well Water Bottles, Tropicana and Wendy's, that exploratory test flight built around Editor/Partner Matt Walsh, Editor Dustin Kaufman and a handful of others proved highly successful... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 9, 2019 Following Highly Successful Test Run, Cutters Opens Full-Force Studio in Kansas City ...For its star talents, Cutters Studios Kansas City (CSKC) will be home to new company Editors Morgan Bradley and Kalen Kirkpatrick... Reel360.com, Jan. 8, 2019 Cutters New York hires editor Alison Grasso Versatile, award-winning pro brings post, radio, on-camera, voiceover, and production expertise to the Big Apple boutique NYC Production & Post News, Jan. 7, 2019 Cutters New York’s Superpowers Soar with Addition of Multitalented Editor Alison Grasso “...Alison shines in both the traditional and non-traditional, and is always forging the next path and just craving to tell good stories,” Krajewski continued. “We look forward to solving the world’s problems together, one amazing project at a time...” postPerspective.com, Jan. 4, 2019 Cutters New York adds spot editor Alison Grasso ...Her talents don’t only include editing. Grasso is also a director, shooter, writer, editor and on-camera talent. Many New York stories — and in particular, those involving craft beer — have taken the spotlight in her latest projects... Sourcecreative.com, Jan. 4, 2019 Cutters New York’s Superpowers Soar With Addition Of Multitalented Editor Alison Grasso The announcement was made by New York Executive Producer Elizabeth Krajewski. LBBonline.com, Jan. 3, 2019 Cutters New York Signs Editor Alison Grasso Alison was previously staff editor at Crew Cuts NY Sawt.co, Jan. 3, 2019 Cutters New York’s Superpowers Soar with Addition of Multitalented Editor Alison Grasso Cutters Studios is very proud to announce the addition of highly accomplished commercial editor Alison Grasso to its New York staff, effective immediately. The announcement was made by New York Executive Producer Elizabeth Krajewski... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 3, 2019 People on the Move: Editor Alison Grasso joins Cutters NY Cutters Studios has added commercial editor Alison Grasso to its New York staff... POST Magazine, December, 2018 2019 Outlook – Color & Finishing: The Rise of the Hybrid Color & Finish Workflow By Brian Higgins, Creative Director, Color and VFX, Flavor FESO ASIA, Dec. 14, 2018 How Aki Mizutani went from being a cashier to an Oscars nominee While some us may not have the courage to come out of our shell, Aki Mizutani, now a Film Director at Cutters Studio proves anything is possible if you just go out there and do it... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 5, 2018 McGinn, Carugati, Beninger, Irizarry, Goodell Among Camp Kuleshov 1st Place Winners ...The Winners: In Chicago, second place went to Kalen Kirkpatrick of Cutters... In Sound Design, the First Place winner was Mike Regan of Cutters, who won for his ethereal sound design on “Altered States.” In Graphic Design, Second Place went to Alex Ritter, also of Cutters... In LA's Graphic Design category, the winner was Andrew Becker of Flavor for his type-heavy title sequence for “There Will Be Blood." ...Cutters editor Kathryn Hampel, who founded what became Camp Kuleshov back in 2001, was on hand at the awards ceremony to lend support... StudioDaily.com, Oct. 26, 2018 StudioDaily is proud to announce its first roster of Exceptional Women in Production and Post Kathryn Hempel, Partner and Editor, Cutters Studios AdAge.com, Oct. 10, 2018 Production Moves …Dictionary Films has promoted Cody McGuire to senior producer and added senior producer Joe Kirkendall to the company's full-time staff. Both are based in Chicago. McGuire started with Dictionary Films as an intern and has produced projects of all sizes for clients such as The Chicago Bears, Hillshire Farm, Honda, Illinois Tourism and Kellogg's. Kirkendall has spent most of the past seven years freelancing for Dictionary Films. His credits for the company include producing commercials for Allen Edmonds, Corona, The Chicago Bears, Foot Joy, Frontier Communications, Helix, Home Depot and PricewaterhouseCoopers... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 10, 2018 mcgarry brings ‘heartfelt authenticity’ to Hallmark spots With an abundance of simple yet passionate drama, the agency and the client add life to the #CareEnough initiative ReelChicago.com, Oct. 5, 2018 Dictionary promotes Cody McGuire, adds Joe Kirkendall The integrated house adds a pair of Senior Producers who have completed projects of all sizes for dozens of top tier brands... Sourcecreative.com, Oct. 5, 2018 Dictionary Films Bolsters Senior Producer Capabilities With Promotion Of Cody Mcguire And Addition Of Joe Kirkendall Both gentlemen are based in Chicago. LBBonline.com, Oct. 4, 2018 Dictionary Films Bolsters Senior Producer Capabilities "...we are very proud to promote Cody McGuire – a client favourite due to his expertise, demeanour, leadership and team spirit – to senior producer. We are also thrilled to stack the deck even further by adding Joe Kirkendall in the same position," Rossiter continued... ScreenMag.com, Oct. 4, 2018 Dictionary Films Promotes Cody McGuire Adds Joe Kirkendall Dictionary Films has promoted Cody McGuire to the senior producer position and added senior producer Joe Kirkendall to the company’s full-time staff... The Chicago Tribune, Oct. 4, 2018 Dictionary Films Bolsters Senior Producer Capabilities with Promotion of Cody McGuire and Addition of Joe Kirkendall Dictionary Films U.S. managing director Chris Rossiter today announced the promotion of Cody McGuire to the senior producer position, as well as the addition of senior producer Joe Kirkendall to the company's full-time staff. Both gentlemen are based in Chicago... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 3, 2018 Dictionary Films Bolsters Senior Producer Capabilities Promotes Cody McGuire, Add Joe Kirkendall Sawt.co, Oct. 3, 2018 Dictionary Films Bolsters Senior Producer Capabilities with Promotion of Cody McGuire and Addition of Joe Kirkendall Dictionary Films U.S. managing director Chris Rossiter today announced the promotion of Cody McGuire to the senior producer position, as well as the addition of senior producer Joe Kirkendall to the company's full-time staff. Both gentlemen are based in Chicago... Camp Kuleshov on Facebook, Sep. 28, 2018 Winners Quick Takes: Flavor's Jake Wilson Brainwashing, political assassinations, Cold War fear-mongering – no, it’s not a modern day Trump rally, it’s the plot of the groundbreaking 1962 thriller “The Manchurian Candidate.” Directed by John Frankenheimer, the film was chosen by Flavor Assistant Motion Graphics Designer Jake Wilson for his 2018 Chicago Camp Kuleshov Graphic Design entry, and it won... Stashmedia.tv, Sep. 27, 2018 “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” Main Titles by Erin Sarofsky “As a woman, I know how hard it is to strike the right tone with people. In whatever we came up with, I wanted to communicate what a bad-ass I think she is... slicing through the messy political landscape each week and doing it all with a wink. It’s rare to work on a project that is deeply meaningful to you. We got to collaborate with a woman we respect and admire...” ReelChicago.com, Sep. 26, 2018 Cutters helps ‘Chasing The Blues’ earn theatrical release With editorial, VFX, and sound support from Cutters Studios, Director Scott Smith’s award-winning film hits the big screen October 5 ScreenMag.com, Sep. 26, 2018 CHASING THE BLUES Heads To Theatrical Release, With Support From Cutters Team ...Starting with director of photography Nicole Whitaker, key talents also include Cutters Studios partner Chris Claeys as post-production supervisor, Aaron Kiser as editor, and teams from creative production studio Flavor for graphics and picture finishing and Another Country for sound design and final mix... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 26, 2018 With Editorial, VFX and Sound Support from Cutters Studios, Director Scott Smith's "Chasing The Blues" is Ready for U.S. Theatrical Release Thanks to distributor Ammo Content, film festival favorite "Chasing The Blues" from Fulton Market Films is set for its U.S. theatrical debut, beginning on Oct. 5 in selected cities across America… PROMAX/BDA Daily Brief, Sep. 13, 2018 Top Stories: Behind the New ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’ Main Titles Samantha Bee shakes hands with Lady Liberty, takes a bite out of the US/Mexico border wall and stands boldly in front of Mount Rushmore in the new main titles for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. The opening sequence dropped Wednesday night to the surprise of viewers. Designed and directed by Erin Sarofsky’s production company Sarofsky, it presents Samantha “the way the world increasingly sees her: as a curious giant in the cultural landscape...” Screenmag.com, Sep. 13, 2018 Safosky's New Titles for "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" ...For editor Dustin Kaufman of Cutters, the pundit hydra deftly highlights Sarofsky's creative brilliance. "To me, that moment perfectly embodies the loudmouth talking-head media landscape we are submerged in... and Samantha's actions represent exactly how I feel every time I watch the news..." SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 13, 2018 "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" Unveils New Main Titles from Designer and Director Erin Sarofsky A monumental surprise awaits viewers of the Emmy® Award-winning "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" in the show's new main title sequence. Designed and directed by female business owner Erin Sarofsky and her team at Chicago-based design-driven production company Sarofsky, the highly stylized 20-second introduction presents Samantha the way the world increasingly sees her: as a curious giant in the cultural landscape... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 13, 2018 "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" Main Titles ...Editorial Company: Cutters Studios; Editor: Dustin Kaufman; Associate Producer: Natalie Stone... Variety.com, Sep. 12, 2018 Samantha Bee Unveils New Open for ‘Full Frontal’ and Other Changes Samantha Bee has been tilting at giants for almost three years. Now she’s become one herself... ETonline.com, Sep. 12, 2018 Samantha Bee Talks ‘Full Frontal’ 2.0, Jennifer Lawrence and Ideas for a Line of Blazers (Exclusive) When Full Frontal With Samantha Bee returns on Sept. 12, things will be noticeably different. Not only will fans see a new set and opening credits (designed by the production company Sarofsky, owned by Erin Sarofsky), but Bee will introduce a brand new app, This Is Not a Game: The Game, which is meant to incentivize consumer engagement in the 2018 midterm elections... AdAge.com, Sep. 5, 2018 Peyton Wilson Joins Bullitt, Framestore Signs Ledru Cutters Studios is promoting Marian Oliver to editor. Oliver began her career in client services at Red Car Chicago in 2009 and joined Cutters in 2012 as an assistant editor. Her most recent projects include campaigns for Meijer, Hallmark, Southwest Airlines, Kiwi, Abbott, belVita, Chamberlain, RetailMeNot and Triscuit... TheChicagoEgotist.com, Sep. 5, 2018 Cutters Studios Promotes Marian Oliver to Editor …Oliver has spent the past six years at Cutters rising through the ranks and working with some of the biggest agencies and brands in the industry. Her most recent projects include campaigns for Meijer, Hallmark, Southwest Airlines, Kiwi, Abbott, belVita, Chamberlain, RetailMeNot and Triscuit... postPerspective.com, Sep. 5, 2018 Marian Oliver upped to editor at Cutters in Chicago Cutters Studios has promoted Marian Oliver to editor in Chicago… LBBonline.com, Sep. 4, 2018 Cutters Studios Promotes Marian Oliver to Editor Marian's projects include campaigns for Meijer, Hallmark, Southwest Airlines, Kiwi, Abbott, belVita, Chamberlain, RetailMeNot and Triscuit ReelChicago.com, Sep. 4, 2018 Cutters Studios promotes Marian Oliver to Editor “We fell for Marian long ago when she was assisting Chris Claeys (and snickering along with our antics in the back of his edit suite)” — Per Jacobson, The Distillery Project Sawt.co, Sep. 4, 2018 Cutters Studios Proudly Promotes Marian Oliver to Editor The announcement was made by managing director/partner Craig Duncan and managing editor Grant Gustafson. ScreenMag.com, Sep. 4, 2018 Cutters Studios Promotes Marian Oliver to Editor Cutters Studios has promoted Marian Oliver to editor. The announcement was made today by managing director/partner Craig Duncan and managing editor Grant Gustafson… SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 4, 2018 Cutters Studios Proudly Promotes Marian Oliver To Editor Rising Star's Projects include Campaigns for Meijer, Hallmark, Southwest Airlines, Kiwi, Abbott, belVita, Chamberlain, RetailMeNot and Triscuit Sourcecreative.extremereach.com, Sep. 4, 2018 Cutters Studios Promotes Marian Oliver To Editor The Distillery Project's Founder and Chief Creative Officer John Condon added, "They say what we do isn't rocket science, but then one day you find yourself doing a spot that is in fact rocket science. Marian put together a story that not only explained what it took for the European Space Agency to land a probe on a comet going 34,000 mph, but that also touched people emotionally." BrandinginAsia.com, Sep. 3, 2018 First Edition of Ciclope Asia Winners Announced – Australia’s ‘Stop the Horror’ Wins Grand Prix The first edition of Ciclope Asia has wrapped up with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony held in Shibuya, Tokyo. The winners were chosen from about 200 entries across the fields of commercials and music videos in 14 categories... ReelChicago.com, Aug. 27, 2018 We Are Unlimited’s hilarious new campaign for McD’s Everyone’s favorite grandma returns with an encore that is Sweet N’ Spicy, just like her Screenmag.com, Aug. 16, 2018 Leo Burnett Taps Dennis Quaid for Esurance ...Esurance has worked with Leo Burnett since 2011. O Positive handled production with Director David Shane. Cutters Studios' Grant Güstafson edited the spot with audio by Peter Erazmus. AdAge.com, Aug. 15, 2018 Esurance taps Dennis Quaid for a veryself-aware brand refresh Nearly two decades into its existence, Esurance is hitting the refresh button with a new brand positioning and tagline designed to attract Millennial and Gen X consumers. The campaign, hitting airwaves Wednesday, stars actor Dennis Quaid as the Allstate-owned brand's new spokesperson... ReelChicago.com, Aug. 15, 2018 Quaid makes commercial debut in new Esurance spot The actor’s humorous performance embodies the brand’s straightforward approach to insurance shots.net, Aug. 15, 2018 Esurance: Surprisingly Painless No one likes insurance, right? So what better way to get people to watch your ad than have the highly likeable Dennis Quaid front it? TheDrum.com, Aug. 15, 2018 Ads we like: Dennis Quaid turns on the meta-charm in ‘surprisingly painless’ Esurance spot Actor Dennis Quaid gets meta in a new Esurance spot, aloofly breaking the fourth wall to explain what Esurance has touted itself for: online simplicity AdAge.com, July 25, 2018 Production Moves... Cutters Studios has added editor Livio Sanchez to its New York team. The editor of Budweiser's original "Wassup" spot, Sanchez has cut commercials for many top directors as a staff editor for Mad River Post, The Whitehouse, Final Cut, Beast and Spot Welders. He has also worked on music videos for the likes of Arcade Fire, Courtney Love, Gnarls Barkley, Green Day, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and U2, and has been a pioneer in the field of Virtual Reality and interactive media. Screenmag.com, July 25, 2018 Editor Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios Cutters Studios has added internationally acclaimed editor Livio Sanchez to its New York staff, effective immediately. The announcement was made by New York Executive Producer Elizabeth Krajewski. TheDrum.com, July 24, 2018 People on the move featuring McCann New York, Captify, AKQA and more Cutters Studios has added internationally acclaimed editor Livio Sanchez to its New York staff. Known as the editor of Budweiser's iconic original 'Wassup' spot, Sanchez has cut high-profile commercials for premier brands, their agencies and many of the world's leading directors. Sawt.co, July 20, 2018 Editor Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios in New York Well-known as the editor of Budweiser's iconic original "Wassup" spot, Sanchez has cut high-profile commercials for premier brands SHOOTonline.com, July 20, 2018 Editor Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios Sanchez has cut high-profile commercials for leading brands, agencies and directors over the years out of such shops as Mad River Post, The Whitehouse, Final Cut, Beast and Spot Welders, earing industry honors along the way, including a Cannes Gold Lion SHOOTonline.com, July 20, 2018 Virtual Reality Storytelling Pioneer and Internationally Acclaimed Editor Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios in New York Sanchez: "It's the perfect time to join forces with Cutters Studios." SourceCreative, July 20, 2018 VR Storytelling Pioneer And Internationally Acclaimed Editor Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios In New York The announcement was made by New York Executive Producer Elizabeth Krajewski. TheReel.com, July 20, 2018 Cutters Studios welcomes editor Livio Sanchez Virtual reality storytelling pioneer and internationally-acclaimed editor Livio Sanchez joins Cutters Studios New York location CreativeCOW.net, July 19, 2018 Livio Sanchez joins Cutters Studios in New York Virtual Reality Storytelling Pioneer and Internationally Acclaimed Editor Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios in New York LBBonline.com, July 19, 2018 Livio Sanchez Joins Cutters Studios in New York Internationally acclaimed editor cut Budweiser's iconic original 'Wassup' ad Campaign US, June 29, 2018 Jeep teams up with OneRepublic for latest push by Highdive ...Editorial: Cutters, Chicago; Producer, Cutters: Patrick Casey; Editors, Cutters: Michael Lippert, Tim LoDolce, Aaron Kiser; Asst. Editors, Cutters: Kaeley Melaniphy, Marian Oliver; Audio: Another Country; Sound Engineer, Another Country: John Binder; Asst. Sound Engineer, Another Country: Mike Regan... MediaPost.com, June 29, 2018 FCA's Summer Effort Focuses On Apple Experience, Music ...Ads for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat channels that feature artists such as OneRepublic and Alice Cooper highlight the Apple experience available in FCA vehicles. The full campaign launched today on social and digital and will launch on TV beginning July 2. FCA held a press conference in Los Angeles today to unveil the spots... ReelChicago.com, June 29, 2018 Leffel of Big Spoon stirs up milk with DFA spot Leffel and crew filmed the activation on World Milk Day, handed the footage to Cutters for editing, and pushed out the video almost immediately. TheChicagoEgotist.com, June 29, 2018 Highdive Takes Us on a Jeep Concert Tour ...The Jeep initiative is part of a larger Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) program for Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler and Fiat featuring the Apple Experience. The summer advertising campaign features 10 music artists across multiple labels, including the Jeep brand collaboration with OneRepublic (Interscope Records)... Automotive News, June 28, 2018 FCA musical ad blitz features OneRepublic, Alice Cooper, others Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, known for frequently making music the centerpiece of its ads, is cranking up the volume even louder this summer... ReelChicago.com, June 28, 2018 Highdive weaves stories of concert goers for Jeep Jeep drivers and passengers are met with impromptu adventures revolving around the same live OneRepublic show AdAge.com, June 27, 2018 Fiat Chrysler'smusical ad blitz stars OneRepublic, Alice Cooper and more The automaker collaborated with 10 music artists—including OneRepublic and Alice Cooper—and multiple record labels for a slew of ads that plug FCA's new deal with Apple Music. Spots give as much attention to Apple's in-dash iPhone digital display, known as CarPlay, as they do to FCA's vehicles. Forbes.com, June 14, 2018 Landon Donovan And David Ross Are Rooting For Mexico In World Cup 2018 ...Enter Landon Donovan, arguably the best-ever player for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, and David Ross, a former Chicago Cubs catcher who was integral to the club's 2016 World Series victory. The two came together this week for a Modelo USA beer commercial, shot in Chicago, which is part of Modelo's campaign celebrating Mexican heritage and playing into passion around soccer. The 2018 World Cup coincidentally starts today in Russia... Creativity-Online.com, June 13, 2018 A father's hug saves a premature baby's life Film series from Huggies and Ogilvy Chicago explores the power of human touch ReelChicago.com, June 13, 2018 Team Companies history told in a groovy video by Flavor "...When this was proposed by Flavor, we found it intriguing," Egmon remembers. "It was something that we hadn't seen done as often as we had chalk animation." According to Flavor Creative Director Brian McCauley, the solution was a natural fit... NYCPPNews.com, June 5, 2018 Association of Independent Commercial Producers Spots Awards Week Show with Panels and More Wednesday, June 13th 2018, 10:00am: AICP Show Curator Sessions. The “In Conversation” series continues. This time, the AICP Show Curators and their invited guests take the stage to discuss various topics that are directly and indirectly shaping the future of our industry. Screenmag.com, May 14, 2018 Cutters, Optimus, The Mill Among AICE Awards Winners The AICE Award winners were honored last week and several local companies took home awards including Cutters, Optimus and The Mill. Cutters' Grant Gustafson won for Broadcast Regional Campaign for his work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Aika Miyake and Brian Broeckelman won for their charitable work for Bootstrap Villages in the Under $50,000 category... SHOOTonline.com, May 10, 2018 Haygood Tops AICE Awards With 4 Wins, Including Best In Show For Taco Bell's "Web of Fries" ...Three editors were posthumously inducted into the AICE Hall of Fame at the awards presentation. Michael Bartoli of Hybrid Edit, Chris Hafner of Cutters and Eric Zumbrunnen of Exile were all honored for their bodies of work and contributions to the industry. ...Editor Tim McGuire, CEO of Cutters Studios, presented the Hall of Fame honor posthumously to Hafner. McGuire worked with Hafner extensively, observing his positive impact on others. McGuire described him as “an artist in every sense of the word,” a wonderful mentor to assistants, helping them to grow and advance... SHOOTonline.com, May 10, 2018 AICE Awards Announces 2018 Winners ...BROADCAST REGIONAL CAMPAIGN: Grant Gustafson, Cutters - Blue Cross Blue Shield “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois” ...UNDER $50,000: Aika Miyake & Brian Broeckelman, Cutters, Bootstrap Villages “Bootstrap Villages”... ReelChicago.com, May 2, 2018 mcgarrybowen spot for Hidden Valley Ranch is a BFD A new spot for Hidden Valley Ranch by the Chicago office of mcgarrybowen flirts with the prospect of a cussword before pulling a switcheroo kinda thing.... Post House: Cutters... Adweek.com, Apr. 30, 2018 Watch Morton Salt Go Dumpster Diving to Create a Font From Discarded Vegetables New video aims to curb the $160 billion problem of food waste... Directed by Brian Broeckelman, Dictionary Films; edited by David Rubin, Cutters; color by Steve Wood, Flavor; audio by Drew Weir, Another Country; finished by Patrick Wong, Flavor... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 24, 2018 The 2018 AICP Show & Next Awards Shortlists Released ...The AICP Show Curatorial Committee comprises: Craig Duncan, Managing Director/Partner, Cutters Studios... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 24, 2018 MJZ Tops Production Co. Tally With 49 Mentions On AICP Awards Shortlists BBDO leads agencies with 35; Apple scores 26 mentions to finish first among brands... Adweek.com, Apr. 23, 2018 Courtyard by Marriott Focuses New Campaign on How Millennials Are Redefining Work and Success It's about pursuing passion, not climbing a ladder... Directed by Max Malkin of PRETTYBIRD; edited by Nadav Kurtz, Cutters; finished by Christopher Elliott, Flavor; title design by Colby Capes; audio by John Binder, Another Country. WCS Newsroom, Apr. 20, 2018 Bronx Zoo Creates Digital Documentary Series with Legendary Bronx Artists as Part of Spring Event Series "Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo" ...The video series was created in collaboration with Cutters Studios. The New York office of international creative company Cutters Studios is very proud to partner with the Bronx Zoo/WCS creative team for the Boogie Down at Bronx Zoo video promotions, each of which has been edited by Steve Bell. With picture and audio finishing also among the services Cutters is providing, deliverables also include a music video set for release in the days ahead for the original “Animals and MCs” music track from Grandmaster Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz... LBBonline.com, Apr. 20, 2018 Bronx Zoo Creates Digital Doc Series "Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo" Films starring legendary Bronx artists are being produced in collaboration with Cutters Studios ReelChicago.com, Apr. 18, 2018 Cutters, Mill, Optimus, Utopic among AICE Shortlisters ...Chicago shops dominated the Best of Midwest category. Cutters’ Tom Brassil was listed for the Budweiser spot, One Last Ride... Chicago Business Journal, Apr. 16, 2018 McGarryBowen makes big statement at 2018 Chicago Addy Awards …For the first time, the awards were presented via a virtual awards show, rather than gathering in a party venue. Digitas, Cutters Studios and Genuine Music Co. helped organize the virtual event, CAF executives said… AdStasher.com, Apr. 14, 2018 CAF Announces the 2018 AAA Winners ...CAF, with the help of Digitas, Cutters Studio and Genuine Music Company, produced the virtual announcement sharing this year's Silver, Gold, Best of Category, Agency of the Year, Client of the Year and Best in Show... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 9, 2018 Bartoli, Hafner, Zumbrunnen To Be Inducted Into AICE Hall of Fame LOS ANGELES ...Editors Michael Bartoli of Hybrid Edit, Chris Hafner of Cutters and Eric Zumbrunnen of Exile are all being inducted in recognition of their accomplishments as editors and company owners and their overall impact on the industry. Bartoli passed away in 2016; Zumbrunnen in 2017; and Hafner earlier this year... NYDailyNews.com, Apr. 8, 2018 Rap legends record song ‘Animals and MCs’ to promote Bronx Zoo, local culture ...Cutters Studios is very proud to support Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo... LBBonline.com, March 31, 2018 Feast Your Eyes on These Sweet Suites Editors and VFX artists from Cutters, Final Cut, Framestore and more reveal their work spaces Adweek.com, Mar. 30, 2018 Why Lucy Liu Is Helping LifeWTR Bring Art Back to Schools The actress tells us about her passion project. ...Editorial: Cutters Inc.; Editor: Kathryn Hempel; Assistant Editor: David Rubin; Producer: Heather Richardson; Executive Producer: Craig Duncan; Audio/Mix: Another Country; Sound Designer/Mixer: Peter Erazmus; Audio Assistant: Alex Paguirigan; Executive Producer: Tim Konn; Color & Finish / Flavor: Colorist/Lead Flame: Brian Higgins; Producer: Christina Yiallouris... Screenmag.com, March 29, 2018 'Bound by Nothing', JennAir Taps Team Darkhorse for Brand Campaign ...The spot debuted on March 22 and has more than 913,000 views, about 150,000 per day. It was directed by Jovan Todorovic of Stink Films, edited by Cutters Studios' Cameron Yergler, audio mix by John Binder of Another Country and color from Company 3's Tyler Roth... Adhugger.com, March 28, 2018 Getty Images has Watermarks for Water, created by FCB Chicago The Watermarks for Water collection is comprised of more than 300 images, shot by some of the world’s best photographers, that highlight the plight of (the lack of) clean drinking water... Adeevee.com, March 27, 2018 Getty Images: Watermarks for Water ...Building on the company’s mission that it can move the world through photography, Getty Images’ site now features a beautifully moving and inspirational video, created by FCB Chicago, that educates consumers on the power of an image and the water issues we face today... AdsoftheWorld.com, March 27, 2018 Getty Images: Watermarks for Water Watermarks for Water, which launched on the same day as World Water Day (3/22), aims to help raise awareness and funds for the global water crisis by transforming the iconic Getty Images watermark... CampaignsoftheWorld.com, March 27, 2018 Watermarks for Water – Getty Images by FCB Chicago ...Getty also launched a special microsite (www.watermarksforwater.com), and each time an image from that collection is licensed, the iconic Getty watermark is removed and 10% of proceeds go directly to charity: water, an organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries... TheDrum.com, March 25, 2018 Getty Images: Watermarks for Water by FCB Chicago ...Cutters NY; Editor: Nadav Kurtz; Assistant Editor: Peter Zachwieja; EP: Elizabeth Krajewski; Producer: Stephanie Rose; Cutters Chicago; Editor: Matt Walsh; Assistant Editor: Jackie Cohen; Producer: Heather Richardson; Flavor Chicago; EP: Neal Cohen; Finishing Artist: Chris Elliott; Senior Designer: Colby Capes; Color: Brian Higgins... TheStable, March 23, 2018 FCB Chicago: Getty Images creates a collection that funds clean water projects “Water is one of the most essential elements in our lives, so on World Water Day this year, we’re kicking off a movement to help bring awareness to and raise funds for the global water crisis.” Screenmag.com, March 22, 2018 R/GA Chicago, LIFEWTR and Golin enlist Cutters Studios to #BringArtBackToSchools ....Directed by Lauren Greenfield of Chelsea Pictures, credits for "LIFEWTR #BringArtBackToSchools" also include Cutters Studios editor/partner Kathryn Hempel, color and finishing by Brian Higgins of Flavor, and final audio mix courtesy of Peter Erazmus of Another Country... StudioDaily.com, Feb. 21, 2018 New File Delivery Specs for Ad Content Set by TV Convergence Working Group “…By using the AICP File Deliverable Specifications, any entity engaged in the production or post production of digital video ad content will benefit from a simplified, more uniform process of encoding and uploading files,” said Ryan Schnizlein, AICP Technical Committee chair and Cutters Studios CTO, in a prepared statement. “This move will go a long way to clarify a marketplace situation that’s needlessly inefficient and complicated, adding time and cost to the advertising supply chain…” ScreenMag.com, Feb. 14, 2018 Cutters Duncan, FCB's Taylor on AICP Curatorial Committee Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, and Robin Shenfield, CEO and Co-Founder, of The Mill and the 2018 Chairperson of the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the American Commercial, has announced the composition of the Show’s Curatorial Committee... ScreenMag.com, Feb. 14, 2018 The Sheep Are Baaaaack The Serta Sheep are back in a new spot from the mattress company, the first from the creative leadership of Leo Burnett Chicago... ReelChicago.com, Feb. 9, 2018 Leo B launches first spot for new Serta campaign ...Editorial Company: Cutters; Editor: Grant Gustafson; Project Finishing: Flavor; Creative Director — Brian Higgins; Audio Mix: Another Country; Mix Engineer: John Binder... ScreenMag.com, Feb. 6, 2018 PRINCESS CYD Heads to Netflix On the heels of a highly successful festival run, the Chicago-set feature drama PRINCESS CYD is now available to stream on Netflix... ScreenMag.com, Jan. 23, 2018 Cutters Expands In KC Cutters Studios is expanding its newest office opened just a few months ago in Kansas City with editor Dustin Kaufman. Managing Director Craig Duncan said that they'll be opening a second room in the city within Austin Walsh Studio inside the newly-renovated historic Hemingway Building at 103 W. 19th St... Autodesk Area, Jan. 22, 2018 Flame Artist Brian Higgins gets hands dirty with gory comedy “Middle Man” Brian Higgins, creative director at creative collective Flavor, recounts breaking away from small screen work with dark, funny, and very bloody feature, Middle Man... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 19, 2018 Kathryn Hempel’s year of art Every day in 2017 — when she was not meeting the responsibilities of a highly awarded film editor — Kathryn Hempel was committed to painting it as it goes. “Sometimes it was journalistic and sometimes it was random,” she explains. “It’s a great way to explore and practice as an artist...” AdAge.com, Jan. 9, 2018 RSA Signs Mann, Goldfarb Joins California Film Commission Cutters Studios has promoted Billy Montross to editor. Montross began his career as a P.A. for Chicago-based director John Komnenich, and joined Cutters in 2012. His reel features work for Capital One, Esurance, Fairfield Inn and Suites, McDonald's, Oscar Mayer, Scotts, Spalding and Western Union. ReelChicago.com, Jan. 9, 2018 Escape Pod, Cutters, Periscope: hires and promotions Billy Montross has been promoted to Editor at Cutters Studios. Recognized as a favorite among clients like DDB, Leo Burnett, mcgarrybowen, Ogilvy and We Are Unlimited, Montross got his foot in the door of the Chicago-based post house in 2012 by writing to Cutters’ Managing Director Craig Duncan about an internship... postPerspective.com, Jan. 8, 2018 Cutters Chicago ups Billy Montross to editor Billy Montross has been promoted to editor at Cutters Studio in Chicago. He joined the post house back in 2012 as an intern after working as a P.A. for director John Komnenich. By early 2013, Montross earned the role of assistant editor, supporting many of the Cutters editors and key clients, but primarily working with managing editor Grant Güstafson. He edits on Avid Media Composer... ChicagoTribune.com, Jan. 5, 2018 Billy Montross is Newest Cutters Editor to be Promoted from Within "...There's no better place for a young artist than Cutters," Montross began. "One of Cutters' greatest strengths is growing and cultivating young talent and giving them the tools to succeed...” Creativepool.com, Jan. 3, 2018 Billy Montross is Newest Cutters Editor to be Promoted from Within ...After beginning his career as a P.A. for Chicago-based director John Komnenich, Montross was soon introduced to Cutters editor Tom Brassil. Writing to Craig Duncan led to an internship in 2012, and by early 2013, Montross earned the role of assistant editor, supporting many of the Cutters editors and key clients... LBBonline.com, Jan. 3, 2018 Cutters Promotes Billy Montross to Editor Billy has been at the Chicago edit house since he started as an intern in 2012 Sawt.co, Jan. 3, 2018 Billy Montross is the Newest Cutters Editor to be Promoted from Within "...Billy is a rare talent," Güstafson said. "He is an incredibly creative and instinctive editor with a very engaging and positive personality. This combination allows him to provide his clientele with beautifully nuanced edits while making the long hours working in the room extremely enjoyable and relaxed..." Screen Magazine, Jan. 3, 2018 Cutters Promotes Billy Montross To Editor ...Rising as a highly respected creative who consistently earns high praise for his exceptional intelligence, problem solving abilities, teamwork and leadership, Montross has emerged as a client favorite with agency leaders from DDB, Leo Burnett, mcgarrybowen, Ogilvy and We Are Unlimited, among many others. His reel features work for Capital One, Esurance, Fairfield Inn and Suites, McDonald's, Oscar Mayer, Scotts, Spalding and Western Union... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 3, 2018 Billy Montross Is Newest Cutters Editor To Be Promoted From Within Cutters Studios is very proud to announce the promotion of Billy Montross to editor. The announcement was made by managing director/partner Craig Duncan and managing editor Grant Güstafson... AdAsiaOnline.com, Dec. 29, 2017 AdFest announces the Film Craft Jury President In the build up to AdFest 2018, we will be announcing more and more Jury Presidents and Judges draw from leading advertising and design professionals from around the world. Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki, the Executive Producer from Cutters Studios in Tokyo will be the Jury President for Film Craft and New Director categories... SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 27, 2017 The Sweet Shop's Nick Kelly Directs Big O Tires' "Jell-O" For Barkley, Kansas City The “Big O Yes!” campaign, created by Kansas City-based agency Barkley, portrays the crises that come in assorted instances, including in this spot in which a wobbly tire plays havoc with a platter of green jello being held by a backseat car passenger. Nick Kelly of The Sweet Shop directed the commercials in this campaign, including “Jell-O.” AdStasher.com, Dec. 26, 2017 New campaign from Big O Tires Turns the “Oh No” Moment into “Oh Yes!” ...Editorial Company - Cutters; Editorial company producer(s) - Heather Richardson; Editor(s) - Dustin Kaufman; Postproduction Company - Flavor; Postproduction company producer(s) - Neal Cohen... TheDrum.com, Dec. 26, 2017 Big O Tires campaign highlights ‘oh no’ moments in cars which they turn into ‘oh yes’ Every driver has a moment where their tires or brakes don’t perform as desired, turning a normal outing into an ‘oh no’ moment. Those moments are highlighted in a new campaign by Big O Tires, which makes light of those moments and states that Big O is the place that can turn them into ‘oh yes...’ ScreenMag.com, Dec. 19, 2017 AICP, AICE Announce Merger “...We’ve thought long and hard about how to advance our mission of support and advocacy for the post production industry, and believe this is the best way to achieve that goal,” says Craig Duncan, formerly President of AICE’s International Board and now an AICP National Board Member, and Managing Director of Cutters Studios. “It just feels like a natural evolution for our association...” Creativity-Online.com, Dec. 13, 2017 Sausage Cookies, Anyone? Jimmy Dean Offers a Meaty Alternative to Holiday Treats ...Director: Michael Ognisanti, Dictionary Films; Editor, Nick Chiou, Cutters... DetroitNews.com, Dec. 7, 2017 Detroit-based image maker Lians Jadan gets honored at the D Show ...Detroit-based image maker Lians Jadan was honored to create and share all the visuals for the D Show campaign. Lians, in collaboration with the creatives from Commonwealth//McCann and Cutters Studios, developed this year’s concept. “This project initially started with a light and dark concept and in my mind, grew to show the ideas regarding desire of power and the gifting of power, and the powerless,” says Lians... WeAreMovingStories.com, Dec. 5, 2017 Midwest Independent Film Festival - Miriam is Going to Mars A woman with schizophrenia attempts to escape a psychiatric hospital by signing up for the first human mission to Mars. Interview with Writer/Director Michael Lippert... LBBonline.com, Dec. 4, 2017 New Talent: Marian Oliver Cutters Chicago Senior Assistant Editor on her ‘guardian angel’, not taking things too personally and the incomparable feeling of getting the cuts juuuuust right shots 172, November 2017 Chicago is Our Kind of Town ...Craig Duncan, MD at Cutters Studios, agrees: “Chicago is widely referred to as the ‘second city’, but over the years we have seen first-hand that it is top-tier in every way. I feel the creative standard is incredibly high, and the work that came out this year was extraordinary...” BrandinginAsia.com, Nov. 28, 2017 Q&A: Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki, Executive Producer at Cutters Studios in Tokyo Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki, Executive Producer at Cutters Studios grew up between Germany and Japan before finally settling in to Tokyo as home. Barbara Messer recently caught up with Otsuki following the announcement that he would be Jury President of Film Craft and New Director at AdFest 2018, to talk about what makes a good EP, which language he dreams in, and whether these days he’s more Japanese than German... Campaign Brief Asia, Nov. 23, 2017 Cutters Studios' Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki named jury president of AdFest Film Craft/New Director Lotus AdFest is delighted to announce that Timo Mitsuaki Otsuki - executive producer, Cutters Studios in Tokyo - is to be jury president overseeing the Film Craft and New Director categories at ADFEST 2018... ScreenMag.com, Nov. 17, 2017 Digitas' New Maytag Ad Taps Cutters Studios ...The agency on the spot was DigitasLBi, production was handled by Moxie Pictures with editorial from Cutters' Tom Brassil and sound from John Binder, engineer at their affiliated company, Another Country... Adweek.com, Nov. 15, 2017 AdFreak: Budweiser Takes One Last Lap at Daytona With Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Stirring Tribute Spot will air during the Nascar legend's final race on Sunday... POST: Cutters Studio; Editor: Tom Brassil; Assistant Editor: Meghan Sims; Assistant Editor: David Rubin; Assistant Editor: Austin Rauterkus; Executive Producer: Elizabeth Krajewski; Senior Producer: Stephanie Rose; Associate Producer: Jayson Ramos; Audio Engineer: TJ Dumser; Flame: Moises Tavera; Color: The Helm Creative; Colorist: Lez Rudge... ScreenMag.com, Nov. 13, 2017 Lippert Takes Top Honor at Ad Comm The top honor in last week's Midwest Independent Film Festival's ninth annual Advertising Community Shorts night was taken by director Michael Lippert for his short film MIRIAM IS GOING TO MARS... HollywoodChicago.com, Nov. 10, 2017 Podtalk: Michael Lippert of ‘Miriam is Going to Mars’ at Ithaca Fantastik Fest on Nov. 11, 2017 The issue of mental health is given a celestial spin in the short film “Miriam is Going to Mars,” written and directed by Michael Lippert of Cutters Studios in Chicago. The film recently was the Grand Jury Winner at the Midwest Independent Film Festival “Midwest Advertising Community Shorts Night,” and follows that up with a screening at the Ithaca (New York) Fantastik Fest on November 11th, 2017... Crain's Detroit Business, Oct. 29, 2017 People: New appointments and promotions MEDIA: Justin Grosjean to editor from assistant editor, Cutters Studios Detroit, Detroit. AdAge.com, Oct. 26, 2017 Zada joins Unit9, Ruffian adds Silver | Production Moves Cutters Studios Detroit is promoting Justin Grosjean to editor, from assistant editor. He was worked on projects for clients such as GTB (for clients Ford, Lincoln, Warriors in Pink), Commonwealth (for Chevrolet), and Driven Communications (for Fender and ELS). In 2016 he spent time at Cutters Tokyo, co-editing a spot with Aika Miyake for Love Liner which aired nationally in Japan. ReelChicago.com, Oct. 25, 2017 Cutters, The Mill, The After Party in the news Executive Producer Mary Connolly and Managing Director Kurt Kulas announced last week that Cutters Studios Detroit office has promoted Justin Grosjean to editor... TheDrum.com, Oct. 25, 2017 People on the move featuring Facebook India, Yokohama Tire Corporation,Stink Films and more Cutters Studios Detroit has promoted Justin Grosjean to editor. Grosjean first joined the company four years ago as an intern. In 2012, Justin and his twin brother John launched the very successful GoBroPros Youtube channel that included the highly-original "Skyrim" parody series. Grosjean made short work of ascending to the position of full-time assistant editor at Cutters, where his technical and creative insights made him an invaluable collaborator right away. ReelChicago.com, Oct. 23, 2017 Cutters-edited ‘Princess Cyd’ wins at Chi Film Fest Cone chose Cutters’ editor Christopher Gotschall to edit. For Gotschall, who edited WTTW’s 2016 Emmy Award-winning Albany Park Theater Project Feast special, this represented his first full-length feature. “Stephen is a writer/director/actor I’ve long admired, and someone I’ve wanted to collaborate with since seeing Wise Kids years ago. His work is always engaging, honest, brave, character-driven and spiritually relevant — my favorite things in a movie..." Campaign Asia, Oct. 23, 2017 40 under 40: Meet 2017's class of APAC marketing-communications achievers Congratulations to Aki Mizutani, editor and director of Cutters Studios Tokyo and on our 40 under 40 list for 2017... LBBonline.com, Oct. 20, 2017 Cutters Studios Detroit Promotes Justin Grosjean to Editor Grosjean made short work of ascending to the position of full-time assistant editor at Cutters, where his technical and creative insights made him an invaluable collaborator... ScreenMag.com, Oct. 20, 2017 Cutters Detroit Promotes Justin Grosjean Cutters Studios Detroit has promoted Justin Grosjean to editor, the company announced yesterday... Creativepool.com, Oct. 19, 2017 Promoting Multiple Emmy-Winner Justin Grosjean is Win-Win for Cutters Studios Detroit ...Grosjean's dedication has led to shared editorial projects - and direct requests from clients. Among the leading agencies who regularly turn to him for high-profile projects are GTB (for clients Ford, Lincoln, Warriors in Pink), Commonwealth (for Chevrolet), and Driven Communications (for Fender and ELS)... Sawt.co, Oct. 19, 2017 Cutters Studios Detroit Promotes Multiple Emmy-winner Justin Grosjean The announcement was made by executive producer Mary Connolly and managing director Kurt Kulas. SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 19, 2017 Justin Grosjean upped to editor at Cutters Studios Detroit ...Starting in 2012, Justin and his twin brother John launched the very successful GoBroPros Youtube channel that included the highly-original “Skyrim” parody series. The series quickly attracted worldwide acclaim for its VFX-intensive execution, racking up over 5 million views to date. Also, as a student at Michigan State University (B.A., Media Arts and Technology Film, 2012), two MSU film projects he edited won 2014 and 2015 Regional Emmy Awards for Best Historical Documentary... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 19, 2017 Promoting Multiple Emmy-Winner Justin Grosjean Is Win-Win For Cutters Studios Detroit DETROIT - Cutters Studios Detroit is very proud to announce the promotion of Justin Grosjean to editor. The announcement was made by executive producer Mary Connolly and managing director Kurt Kulas... ScreenMag.tv, Oct. 13, 2017 Cutters Celebrates Client Filmmakers At CIFF The Chicago International Film Festival officially opened yesterday and Cutters Studios made contributions this year to several films including director Scott Smith's feature comedy CHASING THE BLUES director Stephen Cone's dramatic feature PRINCESS CYD, and director Sean Miller's futuristic short THE REPLACEMENT... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 13, 2017 Cutters Studios Celebrates Client Filmmakers Selected For The 2017 Chicago International Film Festival ...The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are proud to detail their contributions to several official selections of the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, set to run Oct. 12-26. These films include director Scott Smith's feature comedy "Chasing the Blues," director Stephen Cone's dramatic feature "Princess Cyd," and director Sean Miller's futuristic short, "The Replacement..." POST Magazine, Oct. 6, 2017 Middle Man: Agency creatives partner on indie film On October 7th, Chicago-based writer/director Ned Crowley’s feature film Middle Man (www.middlemanmovie.com) debuts on Netflix. Four months ago, Crowley — who is the US chief creative officer for advertising agency Mcgarrybowen — took to the stage at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. There, his “A Bloody Mess” keynote drew thousands of attendees and online viewers from around the world to hear how the experiences gained through 25 years in advertising helped save his sanity and his film... AdAge.com, Sep. 28, 2017 Beats Marketer Fletcher Joins Stink | Production Moves Cutters Studios is promoting Natalie Stone to associate producer. A filmmaker whose work includes documentary short "Ripped,' Stone joined the agency's client services staff in 2015. Cutters is also hiring Magdalena Hernandez as assistant editor and promoting Liz Slattery to sales associate. ReelChicago.com, Sep. 21, 2017 Promotions and appointments at Cutters Studios Award-winning production and post facility Cutters Studios hired or promoted a trio of talented women within the ranks of its Chicago office over the summer... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 20, 2017 Cutters Studios Lands and Promotes Rising Industry Stars in Chicago CHICAGO - The principals of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the promotion of Natalie Stone to the position of associate producer, the addition of assistant editor Magdalena Hernandez, and the promotion of Liz Slattery to sales associate. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios partner and managing director Craig Duncan... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 15, 2017 Cutters Studios' Altruistic "Project For Good" Delivers First Initiative, For Chicago Non-Profit Bootstrap Villages ...Beyond its impressive facilities in downtown Chicago, the Cutters Studios operations also currently extend to Los Angeles, Kansas City, Detroit, New York and Tokyo. Now, thanks to a highly compassionate company ethos that endears clients and employees alike, a new "social good" initiative has been established which is about to come to fruition... LBBonline.com, Sep. 14, 2017 Cutters Studios' Altruistic 'Project For Good' Delivers First Initiative for Chicago Non-Profit Bootstrap Villages The project provides basic housing to help get homeless people back on their feet ReelChicago.com, Sep. 14, 2017 Cutters launches “Project For Good” Cutters Studios’ “Project For Good” is a companywide program devoted to helping those among us who need great assistance but often receive little attention: the homeless. Screen Magazine, Sep. 14, 2017 Cutters Studios' 'Project For Good' Delivers First Initiative A new social good initiative at Cutters Studios was launched earlier this year in an effort to achieve a truly altruistic goal. They're calling it their "Project for Good..." AdAge.com, Aug. 16, 2017 Plus Fresh Talent at Big Block, Cap Gun Collective and More Cutters Studios has promoted Dustin Kaufman to the position of editor, leading the launch of a satellite studio in Kansas City. His editorial suite, within the offices of creative content and experience design studio Hint, will open in September. Kaufman earned his first job from Cutters in 2013 as an assistant editor. His latest reel features his recent work on comedic spots for Dairy Queen via Barkley and Courtyard by Marriott via Mcgarrybowen, spots for Gatorade via VML and McDonald's via Leo Burnett… ScreenMag.com, Aug. 15, 2017 The Newest Cutters' Editor Heads to KC Dustin Kaufman has been promoted to editor at Cutters, and will lead the launch of a new satellite studio in Kansas City, which Kaufman will lead. According to Cutters Partner Matt Walsh, Kaufman will soon take up residence in Kansas City and his editorial suite within the offices of creative content and experience design studio Hint is set to open on September 1... American Advertising Federation Kansas City, Aug. 14, 2017 Dustin Kaufman Earns "Editor" Wings at Cutters, Begins Test Flight in Kansas City ...Discussing his Kansas City test flight, his enthusiasm for the latest Cutters business venture is highly contagious. "I fell in love with Kansas City on my first visit, after seeing a Tesla dealership across the street from a Cheesecake Factory," he professed. "It's got the vibe of a super modern upscale metropolis with the charm of a small town. While Chicago is killer and it's been my home for eight years, I'm ready for a new experience and all the adventures that come with it...." BeSawt.co, Aug. 14, 2017 Dustin Kaufman Earns "Editor" Wings at Cutters Test Flying KC Office Kaufman will soon take up residence in Kansas City, and his editorial suite within the offices of creative content and experience design studio Hint is set to open on September 1... LBBonline.com, Aug. 14, 2017 Dustin Kaufman Promoted to Editor at Cutters, Will Lead New Kansas City Studio Satellite studio will be based within the offices of creative content and experience design studio Hint... POSTmagazine.com, Aug. 14, 2017 Cutters promotes Dustin Kaufman, will open editing suite in KC "...I feel very lucky that Cutters is as cool as it is," says Kaufman. “First, I get to learn from the best and also benefit from support and guidance that has been invaluable over the years. The work itself is really a playground for me..." Reelchicago.com, Aug. 14, 2017 Dustin Kaufman leads Cutters' expansion into KC Longtime Chicago post house Cutters Studios announced the promotion of Dustin Kaufman to the position of editor, and the immediate launch of a new satellite studio in Kansas City, which Kaufman will lead... shots.net, Aug. 14, 2017 Kaufman wins promotion Cutters name editor... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 14, 2017 Dustin Kaufman Earns 'Editor' Wings at Cutters, Begins Test Flight in Kansas City The principals of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the promotion of Dustin Kaufman to the position of editor, and the immediate launch of a new satellite studio in Kansas City, which Kaufman will lead. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios partner and editor Matt Walsh... StudioDaily.com, Aug. 14, 2017 Dustin Kaufman, Promoted to Editor at Cutters, Heads to Kansas City Chicago-based Cutters Studios said newly promoted editor Dustin Kaufman is moving to Kansas City. With his new job title, Kaufman’s purview will include running the company’s new studio in Kansas City, Missouri — an editorial suite located at creative studio Hint. 4rfv.com, Aug. 13, 2017 Dustin Kaufman Earns "Editor" Wings at Cutters, Begins Test Flight in Kansas City ...Together with Kaufman, Walsh himself has been involved in a great volume of work arising from the Kansas City marketplace over the past several years. After mentioning the solid relationships with executives from Barkley, VML and other innovative agencies and creative entities, Walsh explained, Cutters has been thinking very hard about putting down some roots in KC. With Dustins promotion and his energetic excitement for the city and our mission, we all are thrilled to see what happens... CreativeCOW.net, Aug. 13, 2017 Dustin Kaufman Earns "Editor" Wings at Cutters, Begins Test Flight in Kansas City ...Walsh began by addressing Kaufman's promotion. "Dustin is extremely creative and visionary, but he is also one of the most driven, determined, hard-working individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with," he said. "He cannot help but create amazing things, no matter what circumstances surround him. He is also extremely fast, and hungry..." Oneclub.org, July 7, 2017 Gravity Cat: One Show Gold ...2017 Moving Image Craft: Craft - Direction / Direction - Single... Cutters Tokyo / Tokyo... ReelChicago.com, June 20, 2017 Chicago shops win Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions ...Silver also went to Ogilvy for Kiwi Quality Shoe Care (also two Bronze). The same campaign won Gold in the Print and Publishing category; Whirlpool / Care Counts / Entrant: Digitaslbi, Chicago / Gold Lion; Whirlpool / Care Counts / Entrant: Digitaslbi, Chicago / 2 Bronze Lions... ReelChicago.com, June 9, 2017 Cutters editor Lippert debuts film at Dances with Films On Sunday June 4, Cutters Editor Michael Lippert, debuted his new short film, Miriam is Going to Mars, at the prestigious film festival, Dances With Films... ReelChicago.com, June 6, 2017 “Raising Adults” to premiere at Chop Shop June 7 ...Danny McCarthy cut all but six of the 12 episodes. Emily Tolan and Jackie Cohen from Cutters each edited two. Greg Jaffe and Bryan Ward from Big Teeth each edited one... Adweek.com, June 5, 2017 The Year’s Best Ad You Haven’t Seen: PlayStation’s Weird, Wonderful ‘Gravity Cat’ Hakuhodo turns awards season upside down Stashmedia.tv, June 5, 2017 Behind the Scenes on “Gravity Cat” ....Production: Tohokushinsha Film Corporation; Active Cine Club; Iemoto; Deffence; Yuge Inc.; Omnibus Japan Inc.; Cutters Tokyo; Nouvelle Vague... ReelChicago.com, June 2, 2017 Cutters Studio Detroit livestreams new Lions’ uniforms On April 13, Cutters Studio Detroit (CSD) helped the Detroit Lions rally their fan base and earn national headlines by hosting a sensational “uniform unveil” event that was live-streamed by more than 300,000 viewers... ReelChicago.com, June 1, 2017 Ogilvy promotes sanctuary status with #ChicagoIsOne ...It’s a specific effort to defend both Chicago’s identity as a city of immigrants and its decision to continue sheltering undocumented refugees. Along with Ogilvy Chicago, the initiative was developed with Cutters Studio, Ricky Rhodes Photography and Dictionary Films. At Cutters, close to 15 editors from all of their offices in North America participated on the project... The Globe and Mail, May 31, 2017 NHL’s ‘Spelling’ ad brings 23 legends together to celebrate the Stanley Cup What’s in a name? If you are lucky enough to be one of the 3,177 names engraved on the Stanley Cup, it means your own piece of immortality... Screenmag.com, May 31, 2017 Behind the 'One Chicago' Campaign Chicago decided to respond to President Donald Trump's threat against sanctuary cities with a campaign that told the stories of Chicago's immigrant communities and they turned to the creatives at Ogilvy and Cutters Studios to make it happen.... Screenmag.com, May 26, 2017 Detroit Lions Unveil New Uniforms With Help From Cutters ...Conception and production of the media events behind the fanfare – and the programming production consisting of several brand films, a complete on-air graphics package and an experiential art installation – were developed in partnership with Cutters Studios Detroit (CSD)... LBBonline.com, May 25, 2017 Detroit Lions Unveil New Uniforms in Exciting Live Showcase For Over 300,000 Fans Detroit-based creative company Cutters Studios devised creative and went from award to event debut in under two months LBBonline.com, May 25, 2017 Cutters Edits NHL Superstars Spot to Celebrate the Magnificence of the Stanley Cup Created by agency Baby Bear's Porridge, the spot features over 20 NHL Legends and was cut by Cutters NYC editor Steve Bell POSTMagazine.com, May 24, 2017 Cutters posts Stanley Cup promo for NHL Cutters, the editorial division of Cutters Studios (www.cuttersstudios.com), has created a new promo for the National Hockey League. Spelling features more than 20 NHL legends, each of whom spells out the letters of their name, as engraved on the league’s Stanley Cup. Bobby Orr, Brett and Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, and Mark Messier are just a few of the greats featured in the piece, which reinforces the pride players have in being a part of what might be considered the most revered trophy in professional sports... SHOOTonline.com, May 24, 2017 In Partnership with Cutters Studios, Detroit Lions Transform 2017 "Uniform Reveal" into Sensational Media Event On April 13, the Detroit Lions rallied their fan base and earned national headlines by hosting a sensational Uniform Unveil event that was live-streamed by more than 300,000 viewers. Conception and production of the media events behind the fanfare – and the programming production consisting of several brand films, a complete on-air graphics package and an experiential art installation – were developed in partnership with Cutters Studios Detroit (CSD)... SHOOTonline.com, May 24, 2017 ScreenWork: 2017 Detroit Lions Uniform Reveal The Detroit Lions set out to reveal their new uniforms to the world in spectacular fashion. Together with Cutters Studios, they created and produced an event like no other. Our concept was part event, part art installation... LBBonline.com, May 22, 2017 Production in LA: Making Commercials in the Home of Blockbuster Movies What’s it like to produce ads in Hollywood? LBB’s Addison Capper finds out TheChicagoEgotist.com, May 22, 2017 Mayor Emanuel Launches One Chicago Campaign Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel launched the 'One Chicago' campaign at a press conference held last week at DuSable Museum of African History. The initiative was developed with Ogilvy Chicago, Cutters Studio, Ricky Rhodes Photography and Dictionary Films.... AdsoftheWorld.com, May 19, 2017 NHL Spelling ...On Camera Talents: Mike Bossy, Ray Bourque, Martin Brodeur, Bobby Clarke, Sidney Crosby, Phil Esposito, Sergei Fedorov, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull, Brett Hull, Dave Keon, Mario Lemieux, Nicklas Lidstrom, Mike Modano, Mark Messier, Bobby Orr, Denis Potvin, Patrick Roy, Teemu Selanne, Billy Smith, Jonathan Toews, Bryan Trottier, Steve Yzerman... The Drum, May 17, 2017 US Creative Works: Featuring Wieden + Kennedy New York, AlmapBBDO, Bark Bark and more As always, this section is dedicated to showing the best creative work in North & South America and gives you, the reader, the chance to decide which work we feature as our US 'Creative Work of the Week.' For project information, credits and more, click on the project to expand to full screen. ...To vote for your favorite, make sure you click on the stars. The winner will be chosen based on the average rating and the number of votes cast. Voting closes on Wednesday, May 24. The Drum, May 17, 2017 NHL: SPELLING BY BABY BEAR'S PORRIDGE Creative shop Baby Bear's Porridge recently created a spot that features some of the NHL's great hockey players - all of which have their names engraved on The Stanley Cup - spelling out their names... ReelChicago.com, May 15, 2017 Cutters scores with NHL Stanley Cup final There is no greater glory for an NHL player than to have their named engraved upon the holy grail of the sport — The Stanley Cup... Screenmag.com, May 14, 2017 NHL Taps Cutters For Stanley Cup Final The latest creative work out of Cutters Studios is this spot for the NHL's Stanley Cup Finals, "Spelling..." Adstasher.com, May 13, 2017 Watch These Legendary NHL Stanley Cup Champions Come Together In Touching "Spelling" Commercial ...Baby Bear’s Porridge is the creative shop behind the spot featuring such great as Bobby Orr, Brett and Bobby Hull and of course the Great One Wayne Gretzky. As these and 19 more legendary Stanley Cup champions come together and spell their names for viewers, the magnificence of having one’s name engraved on The Stanley Cup, the most revered trophy in professional sports becomes abundantly clear. Different eras, different teams... all united by this singular accomplishment... MediaPost Marketing Daily, May 12, 2017 NHL Highlights Stanley Cup History A TV spot from the National Hockey League breaking this week during the Stanley Cup playoffs highlights the greatest hockey players ever and the trophy that bears their names... PromaxBDA.org, May 12, 2017 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS SPELL THEIR NAMES IN NHL PROMO Twenty-three legendary Stanley Cup champions, including Bobby Orr, Brett and Bobby Hull, and Wayne Gretzky, spell their name for viewers in the NHL’s promo for the final game of the season. The spot highlights the magnificence of having one’s name engraved on The Stanley Cup as players from different eras and teams are united by this accomplishment... SHOOTonline.com, May 12, 2017 Rep Report for May 12, 2017 The editors from Cutters operations in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo have secured new commercial representation in two key U.S. markets. Cutters is now being repped by Kevin Batten of Pop-Arts Management on the West Coast, and Sean Sullivan of Sullivan Creative Management in the Midwest. Pop-Arts adds Cutters to a roster which includes Go Film, Gentleman Scholar, Framestore, Independent Media, Joinery and Native for the West Coast. Sullivan’s indie rep/management firm represents Tool, Framestore, Brand New School, Jam 3 and MediaMonks in the Midwest.... SHOOTonline.com, May 12, 2017 Rep Report for May 12, 2017 The editors from Cutters operations in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo have secured new commercial representation in two key U.S. markets. Cutters is now being repped by Kevin Batten of Pop-Arts Management on the West Coast, and Sean Sullivan of Sullivan Creative Management in the Midwest. Pop-Arts adds Cutters to a roster which includes Go Film, Gentleman Scholar, Framestore, Independent Media, Joinery and Native for the West Coast. Sullivan’s indie rep/management firm represents Tool, Framestore, Brand New School, Jam 3 and MediaMonks in the Midwest.... Sourcecreative.com, May 12, 2017 Cutters Editorial Expands U.S. West Coast & Midwest Representation The leaders of Cutters - the editorial division of international creative company Cutters Studios - are very proud to announce the addition of new commercial reps. The announcement was made by Megan Dahlman, executive producer for Cutters Los Angeles, and Megan Martinez, director of business development for Cutters in the Midwest... Adweek.com, May 11, 2017 NHL Legends Star in This Emotional Tribute to the 125-Year-Old Stanley Cup Timed to the playoffs, the ad celebrates hockey's history CannesLions.com, May 5, 2017 Cannes Lions 2017 Jurors Announced ...Film Craft: Jury President - Robert Galluzzo, Founder & Executive Director, FINCH, Australia; Peter Grasse, Executive Producer, Dictionary Films Tokyo, Japan... LBBonline.com, May 5, 2017 Cutters Editorial Expands US West Coast and Midwest Representation Partners with Kevin Batten of Pop-Arts Management and Sean Sullivan of Sullivan Creative Management ReelChicago.com, May 5, 2017 The community-sourced video tribute Ruth Ratny ...ReelChicago publisher Barbara Roche says that the celebration would not have been possible without the extensive assistance of Motion Post's Nancy Reid and Dictionary Film's Chris Rossiter. Brian Broeckelman and Kyle McKenna captured the action, along with several individual interviews from guests throughout the evening, on behalf of Dictionary Films. Cutters Studios combined the footage with dozens of photographs and edited it into a fifteen-minute tribute... SHOOTonline.com, May 5, 2017 Cutters Editorial Expands U.S. West Coast and Midwest Representation CHICAGO, DETROIT, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK and TOKYO--The leaders of Cutters - the editorial division of international creative company Cutters Studios - are very proud to announce the addition of new commercial reps. The announcement was made by Megan Dahlman, executive producer for Cutters Los Angeles, and Megan Martinez, director of business development for Cutters in the Midwest... Variety.com, May 5, 2017 Cannes Lions 2017 Jurors Announced The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity announced the jury members who will select the 2017 winners for the annual advertising and communications awards. The winners will be honored at awards ceremonies during the eight-day fest in Cannes from June 17-24. A total of 390 industry leaders from 50 countries across all juries are confirmed... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 27, 2017 AICE Awards Finalists Announced ...Cutters' companies received a total of three nominations: Kathryn Hempel for Kiwi with Ogilvy & Mather Chicago in Online Campaign and Flavor received two nods; one for Best of Detroit for GTB's Ford Raptor and the other for Best in Design & Motion Graphics for NCTA... Creativity-Online.com, Apr. 26, 2017 Diesel's Kinky, Quirky Japanese Film Is About Breaking Down Barriers to Love ...Production: Dictionary Films; Executive Producer: Peter Grasse; Executive Producer: Hisaya Kato; Creative Supervisor: Ryan McGuire; Post Production: Cutters Tokyo; Editor: Aki Mizutani; Assistant Editor: Luc-Yan Picker; Colorist: Toshiki Kamei; Assistant Colorist: Yosuke Nakashima... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 26, 2017 2017 AICE Awards Finalists ...ONLINE CAMPAIGN: Kathryn Hempel, Cutters; Kiwi Shoe Polish; “Kiwi”; Ogilvy Chicago... BEST OF DETROIT: Flavor, Cutters; (Visual Effects); Ford “Raptor Disassembly”; GTB... MOTION DESIGN & GRAPHICS: Brad Brakofen, Flavor; NCTA Internet and Television Association; “NCTA”; DMI... Adstasher.com, Apr. 17, 2017 Rodeo Show Brings Out The Bold In New Listerine UK Commercials: Boldify Your Routine ....Edited by: David Andreini, Cutters LA.... TheStable.com.au, Apr. 14, 2017 THE ADS KEEPING NIKE AT #2 IN THE WORLD’S BIGGEST MARKET ...The ad was directed by Mario Zozin and produced by A New Life Films Shanghai, with DOP, Jann Doeppert. But much of its power comes from its edit, and that is the work of Australian, Matt Osbourne, who was freelance editor in China at the time and has recently joined Cutters in Tokyo. Osbourne has a knack of squeezing every last drop of emotional oomph out of an ad through his interweaving of action and sound. In 2011, he was awarded Best Editing in a Music Video at the Australia Screen Editors Awards... MediaPost People on the Move, Apr. 11, 2017 Cutters Studios Detroit: Kurt Kulas Cutters Studios Detroit hired Kurt Kulas as managing director. Advertising Age, Apr. 9, 2017 Stebbings Returns to Rogue, Greenpoint Signs Perta Cutters Studios has appointed Kurt Kulas as Detroit managing director... CampaignBrief.com, Apr. 7, 2017 Cutters Studios Tokyo's managing director Ryan McGuire takes to the stage at AdFest 2017 A year has passed since Dictionary Films Tokyo, the production arm of creative shop Cutters Studios Tokyo, launched at AdFest 2016. Dictionary's incredible risk-taking efforts have massively paid off, illustrated best by the team's latest achievement in leading the production of Japan's first ever LGBT commercial... POSTMagazine.com, Apr. 6, 2017 RingSide/Cutters rebrands, adds MD Kurt Kulas ...Kulas was most recently the managing partner for international production consultancy Admaniax. His experience includes five years as director of content development for Campbell Ewald, more than 20 years with Doner, culminating in the role of director of integrated production, and another four years in a similar leadership capacity with Young & Rubicam... LBBonline.com, Apr. 5, 2017 Cutters Detroit Appoints Kurt Kulas as Managing Director Kulas was most recently managing partner for international production consultancy Admaniax Shots.net, Apr. 5, 2017 Kulas heads to Cutters Detroit shop adds MD. Screenmag.tv, Apr. 4, 2017 RingSide Now Cutters Detroit, Adds New Managing Director Detroit's RingSide Creative has officially re-branded as Cutters Studios Detroit, a move intended to increase efficiency and synergy between the company's offices. New managing director Kurt Kulas will lead the office... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 4, 2017 Cutters Studios Continues To Rise and Expand in Detroit, Adds Kurt Kulas as Detroit Managing Director The leaders from the RingSide Creative/Cutters Studios creative collective today announced that effective immediately, the post production activities of RingSide will operate as Cutters Studios Detroit. This development is aimed at serving its clients more efficiently and increasing synergy across its creative services. In conjunction with the debut of Cutters Studios Detroit, its CEO Steve Wild and partner, Chicago based Cutters, Inc. CEO Tim McGuire, also proudly welcome Kurt Kulas to their staff as managing director... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 4, 2017 People on the Move: Kurt Kulas named managing director of Cutters Studios Detroit “...Across its studios, Cutters offers the ability to encompass a campaign with all the marketing components under one roof,” Kulas said. “That’s something I and many others find very attractive. The fewer production partners clients need to manage their work, the more synergy that work often has.” Asked about the main draw at Cutters Studios, he quickly confirmed, “It’s the talent...” SourceCreative.com, Apr. 4, 2017 Cutters Studios Expands In Detroit, Adds Kurt Kulas As Detroit Managing Director Kulas has earned a global reputation as one of the U.S. advertising industry's most accomplished production executives. AdAge.com, Mar. 27, 2017 New McDonald's Campaign Tells Chicago to 'Make it a Mickey D's Morning' After McDonald's big emphasis on eating breakfast all of the time, restaurant operators in the chain's hometown are ready to remind people to start their days with Mickey D's... ReelChicago.com, Mar. 23, 2017 Hundreds honor ReelChicago founder Ruth L Ratny Humorous stories, fond memories and sincere gratitude for Ruth L. Ratny were expressed by hundreds of guests who attended a memorial celebration in her honor at Untitled, the River North Supper Club, on Tuesday March 21... Adfest.com, Mar. 22, 2017 FESTIVAL: ARE EDITORS THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ADVERTISING? Tomorrow at ADFEST 2017, Ryan McGuire from Cutters Studios in Tokyo will talk about the invaluable role editors play in bringing creative ideas to life. We caught up with Ryan to find out more about his session tomorrow... SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 22, 2017 Director Wally Pfister, Cutters Deliver Pony Express For Blue Cross Blue Shield ...Wally Pfister of RESET Content directed and shot “Express” for agency HY Connect. Grant Gustafson of Cutters edited the spot... ReelChicago.com, Feb. 24, 2017 Social Media Pays Tribute to Ruth Ratny Tributes poured in on Reel Chicago’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as other social media pages, as word spread around the city that they had lost their beloved film and advertising herald... LBBonline.com, Feb. 22, 2017 2017 Cutters Studios Montage Featuring the latest projects from the creative editors of Cutters worldwide. PRWeek.com, Feb. 16, 2017 Snuggle's love for customized content drives engagement in Valentine's Day campaign In its recent campaign, the fabric-softener brand invites consumers to create personalized videos and have mascot Snuggle Bear sign to their Valentines. TheChicagoEgotist.com, Feb. 16, 2017 Cameron Yergler Returns to Cutters Chicago ...After his extended tour in NYC, Yergler has much to look forward to in the Windy City. "Before I even unpack, I'm heading to Half Acre or Revolution to get a cold beer from a great Chicago brewery," he added, "I love New York and will miss it dearly, but it is not a beer town..." MarketingDive.com, Feb. 14, 2017 Snuggle's user-generated Valentine's Day videos hit 140M impressions ...Since the launch of the campaign on Jan. 21, Snuggle Bear has sung in more than 50,000 customized valentine serenades and the effort has reached an estimated audience of over 140 million through digital, mobile, social and PR... AdsoftheWorld.com, Feb. 14, 2017 Snuggle Serenades Campbell Ewald just launched this fun interactive video campaign for Valentine's Day for their client Snuggle. Users can upload photos to create custom video valentines featuring the iconic Snuggle bear mascot serenading their special someone — all to the tune of famous love songs like Lovin' You and I've Had the Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing... LBBonline.com, Feb. 14, 2017 The Best 2017 Valentine’s Campaigns Serenade your loved ones with the gift of soft linen thanks to Snuggle, Campbell Ewald, RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios... DMNews.com, Feb. 14, 2017 Snuggle's Love for Customized Content Drives Engagement in Valentine's Day Campaign A lot of brands sing Valentine's Day's praises by sending themed emails or by offering special discounts. But fabric softener brand Snuggle took a more literal approach this year with its “Snuggle Serenades” customized-content campaign... CGW.com, Feb. 13, 2017 Snuggle Bear Delivers Custom Serenades According to Picnic's creative lead Joe Sciacchitano, the project's deliverables were the two hero music videos, multiple pre-rolls for advertising use, and the responsive, mobile-first microsite, all of which came together in under six weeks. "Creating two amazing music videos on that timeline is a task in itself, but letting thousands of users control the imagery and text within them is a whole different ballgame," he points out. "We are very proud of the elegance of our video processing solution. The results make it feel like each user has a team of editors and wizards finishing their videos instantaneously..." LADN.eu, Feb. 13, 2017 Pour la Saint-Valentin, envoyez des clips ringards Quoi de plus commun qu’une carte pour la Saint-Valentin ? Optez plutôt pour un clip ! Partagez votre amour avec votre âme sœur ou un ami lonely avec la kitchissime mais drôlissime opération de Cajoline... Metromode Detroit, Feb. 13, 2017 Oak Park and Detroit firms shine in personalized web videos, just in time for Valentine's Day A number of area marketing, advertising, and media production firms have banded together to create a customizable way for people to share their affection for one another this Valentine's Day. And it just so happens that it involves being serenaded by a famous teddy bear.... POSTMagazine.com, Feb. 13, 2017 Snuggle Bear delivers customized serenades for Valentine's Day ...From the early going, Cook was inspired by the playfulness and fun of the "Snuggle Serenades" concept. Knowing that Snuggle Bear was created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the birthplace of The Muppets and Sesame Street puppets, he actively campaigned for a live-action shoot... TheNYEgotist.com, Feb. 13, 2017 Desperate for Valentine's Day Ideas? Make Your Love a Snuggle Bear Serenade. Campbell Ewald's New York office created this, Snuggle Bear customizable Valentine's Day serenades. Just head to snuggleserenades.com, upload a few choice pics of your loved one, and you're set until next year... LBBonline.com, Feb. 13, 2017 Iconic Snuggle Bear Uses Movie Magic to Customise Valentine's Day Serenades Campbell Ewald, RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios partner up to bring a little love this February SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 13, 2017 Iconic Snuggle Bear Uses Movie Magic To Customize Valentine's Video Serenades through Campbell Ewald, RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios Partnership ...Working in close partnership with the brand's leaders, credit for the imaginative website and its two customizable music videos extends to full-service advertising agency Campbell Ewald along with RingSide Creative, its partner Cutters Studios, and their divisions: Picnic New Media, Flavor, Dictionary Films, and Cutters Editorial... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 13, 2017 ScreenWork: Snuggle Serenades ...Jan. 21 was National Hug Day, and in honor of that occasion and Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, the makers of Snuggle® fabric conditioner products have launched a very special website. Now through Feb. 28, anyone visiting http://SnuggleSerenades.com can easily create custom video valentines featuring unique performances from the brand's iconic mascot, Snuggle Bear... Adweek, Feb. 10, 2017 This Year, Treat Your Valentine to a Wonderfully Creepy Love Song From Snuggle Bear ...Music Video Director: Jason Cook (Flavor); Production Company: Moonlink Studios; VP, Managing Director: Robin Tracey; Production Coordinator: Sara Smith; Editorial: Cutters; Executive Producer: Mary Connolly; Director of Business Development: Rebecca Smialek; Editor: Dave Mariani... CreativeCow.net, Feb. 10, 2017 Award-Winning Cutters Editor Cameron Yergler Returns Home to Chicago ...Since then, he has worked on high-profile campaigns for 3M, Amazon Originals, BCBS, Facebook, Humana, Maserati, the United Nations, and CVS, for which he won an AICE award with Cutters editor Nadav Kurtz in 2015. His extensive work on narrative and documentary films also includes the dramatic short "Gema," currently on the film festival circuit... LBBonline.com, Feb. 10, 2017 Editor Cameron Yergler Returns to Cutters Chicago “...Through diligence and genuine passion, he has built relationships where his collaborators trust him completely. His growth as a creative editor has been extraordinary to watch; I can truly say that every project he touches is elevated by his ideas and talents...” ReelChicago.com, Feb. 10, 2017 Cutters Editor Cameron Yergler returns home to Chicago Returning to his roots at Cutters Studios Chicago is award-winning editor Cameron Yergler, after spending seven years at Cutters New York, announced Cutters’ managing director Craig Duncan and managing editor Grant Güstafson... Screenmag.tv, Feb. 10, 2017 Award-Winning Cutters Editor Cameron Yergler Returns Home to Chicago "...Cameron is one of those rare creative talents: The total package," Cutters' Grant Güstafson began. "An incredible storyteller with impeccable instincts on how to manage a room. We all are very excited to have him back in Chicago..." SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 10, 2017 Award-Winning Cutters Editor Cameron Yergler Returns Home To Chicago Key Founding Member of Cutters NYC Team SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 10, 2017 Production Outlook Survey: Half-Empty or Half-Full Glass? Tim McGuire, President/CEO, Cutters Studios... Shots.net, Feb. 10, 2017 Yergler heads to Cutters Chicago Editor returns following New York stint... Sourcecreative.com, Feb. 10, 2017 Award-Winning Cutters Editor Cameron Yergler Returns Home To Chicago The announcement was made by managing director Craig Duncan and managing editor Grant Güstafson... AdStasher.com, Feb. 9, 2017 Snuggle Serenades Featuring The Absolutely Adorable Snuggle Bear Singing I've Had the Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing ...Digital production: Picnic; Video production: Flavor; Director: Jason Cook... TheFWA.com, Feb. 6, 2017 Snuggle Serenades ...To help bring people closer in a new way this Valentine's Day, let's enable them to share snuggly serenades that are sure to make everyone smile... Digiday.com, Feb. 3, 2017 Creepy brand mascots refuse to die ...Snuggle, is now available for you to (horrify) “serenade” your significant other for Valentine’s Day... Creapills.com, Feb. 2, 2017 Cet ours en peluche vous chante une sérénade pour la Saint-Valentin La marque Snuggle (Cajoline) vous propose de détourner sa mascotte pour chanter une sérénade à l’occasion de la Saint-Valentin... WCIE.fr, Jan. 31, 2017 Snuggle vous propose de créer une sérénade personnalisée avec son ours mascotte pour la Saint Valentin La Saint Valentin approche à grands pas, et quoi de mieux que la musique pour trouver les bons mots et exprimer ses sentiments. Il n’y a pas que Barry White qui puisse séduire au rythme d’instrumentales romantiques, comme nous le montre la marque d’adoucissant Snuggle (mieux connue en France sous le nom de Cajoline)... TheDrum.com, Jan. 30, 2017 With customizable serenades, Snuggle Bear muscles in on Barry White territory Fabric softener Snuggle, which says its products “help create more snuggle-up moments,” is looking to encourage that very activity for Valentine’s Day 2017 with customizable music videos featuring its Snuggle Bear mascot... MediaPost Marketing Daily, Jan. 28, 2017 Snuggle Bear Sings Sweet Nothings ...The promotion uses popular love songs from the 1980s sung by the bear and intercut with photos uploaded from consumers’ personal collections. Consumers are encouraged to visit a microsite, SnuggleSerenades.com, to pick their song (among the choices: “Lovin’ you” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”) and upload their photos... Adweek.com, Jan. 27, 2017 Ad of the Day: First Ad From McDonald’s New Agency Says ‘There’s a Big Mac for That’ ...Editor: Cutters Chicago - Grant Gustafson... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 27, 2017 Rep Report for January 27, 2017 Cutters Studios New York has promoted Julia Pepe to director of business development for the U.S. East Coast. The announcement was made by executive producer Elizabeth Krajewski and managing director Craig Duncan. Pepe joined Cutters in New York in 2014 as a producer, following previous stints with mcgarrybowen in Chicago as producer and studio manager... LBBonline.com, Jan. 25, 2017 Cutters Names Julia Pepe Director of Business Development A highly accomplished producer and filmmaker, Pepe joined Cutters in New York in 2014 as a producer SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 25, 2017 Cutters Names Julia Pepe Director of Business Development ...A highly accomplished producer and filmmaker, Pepe joined Cutters in New York in 2014 as a producer, following previous stints with mcgarrybowen in Chicago as producer and studio manager. Cutters named her senior producer in 2015, and over this span, she has contributed immensely to projects for the United Nations, the Museum of Modern Art, major agencies, publishers and media companies worldwide, many direct-to-client projects for NHL and others... and for several feature film and episodic television projects... shots.net, Jan. 25, 2017 Pepe wins promotion at Cutters Edit and post house adds director of business development... TheDrum.com, Jan. 25, 2017 Pepe wins promotion at Cutters Cutters Studios New York, a provider of editing and post-production artistry, has elevated Julia Pepe to director of business development for its east coast business, announced by Cutters executive producer Elizabeth Krajewski and managing director Craig Duncan... SourceCreative.com, Jan. 25, 2017 Cutters Names Julia Pepe Director of Business Development Cutters Studios New York is very proud to announce the promotion of Julia Pepe to the position of director of business development for the U.S. East Coast... AgencySpy.com, Jan. 24, 2017 Tuesday Odds and Ends -Cutters Studios New York promoted Julia Pepe to director of business development for the East Coast. BusinessWire.com, Jan. 23, 2017 Snuggle® Softens Hearts This Valentine’s Season with Custom Music Video Serenades – Starring Your Friend or Loved One! New Survey Confirms that Consumers like Expressing Heartfelt Emotion through Song; Snuggle Bear Gives You a Singing Voice with Snuggle Serenades Campaign LaReclame.fr, Jan. 20, 2017 Cajoline vous offre une sérénade personnalisée pour la Saint-Valentin À l’occasion de la Saint-Valentin, Snuggle, ou Cajoline en France, vous propose une vidéo personnalisée pour votre être aimé. Cette vidéo ridiculement drôle met en vedette votre Valentine ou votre Valentin aux cotés de la mascotte de la marque. Après la sélection des photos, l’ourson entame une sérénade rythmée par The Time Of My Life de Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes ou par Lovin’ You de Minnie Riperton... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 19, 2017 Adman Gross is Radio Mercury Awards 2017 Chief Judge ...Cutters Studios handled the production: Brian Broeckelman of Dictionary Films directed. Cutters’ Tom Brassil edited and Heather Richardson produced. Another Country’s John Binder and Peter Erazmus did the sound design and mixing... AdStasher.com, Jan. 14, 2017 2017 Radio Mercury Awards announces call for entries with outrageous spot from Highdive Advertising ...Created by Highdive Advertising and Cutters Studios. Adweek.com, Jan. 13, 2017 Kids Adorably Critique BJ’s Healthy New Menu in These Charming Ads ...Post Production: Cutters; Editor: Adam Parker; Executive Producer: Megan Dahlman; Producer: Wendy Umanzor... Adweek.com, Jan. 13, 2017 Here's Proof You Can Get Away With Pretty Much Anything in a Radio Ad Enjoy making that kale hamster smoothie, says Radio Mercury Awards InsideRadio.com, Jan. 13, 2017 Grandmother of All Call-to-Entry Radio Mercury Videos The call for entries for the Radio Mercury Awards are underway. Toward that end, the chief judge, Highdive Advertising’s cofounder and director, Mark Gross, has teamed up with Cutters Studio to produce an outrageous two-minute video titled “On Radio Anything is Possible...” LBBonline.com, Jan. 13, 2017 Radio Mercury Awards Announces 2017 Call for Entries with 'On Radio Anything is Possible' Spot For its 26th annual program, The Radio Mercury Awards has named Highdive Advertising’s co-founder and creative director Mark Gross as its Chief Judge… Shots.net, Jan. 13, 2017 Contenders: Radio Mercury Awards: Anything is Possible Generally speaking, most advertisers would try and steer clear of hitting an elderly relative in the face with a frying pan. However this isn't so in this call for entries video for the Radio Mercury Awards… StudioDaily.com, Jan. 13, 2017 On Radio Anything Is Possible We're still recoiling in horror from the implications of this ad for the Radio Advertising Bureau's Radio Mercury Awards contest, but it definitely proves its point — radio is a sound editor's wonderland. Brian Broeckelman directed via Cutters Studios for the Highdive agency. Tom Brassil edited, and John Binder and Peter Erazmus at Another Country were the sound designers and mixers. TheChicagoEgotist.com, Jan. 13, 2017 On Radio, Anything Is Possible Highdive Advertising of Chicago and Cutters Studios deliver a clever spot for the Radio Mercury Awards designed to spur entries in the only competition exclusively devoted to radio... ReelChicago.com, Dec. 7, 2016 Cutters Studios a 2016 Chicago/Midwest Emmy winner ...Fortunately video is a far more collaborative effort than still photography, so having Patrick Duffy at Cutters Editing on board really saved my ass. Next time, I’ll have an actual video crew in addition to my stellar “still” team... APhotoEditor.com, Nov. 22, 2016 The Daily Edit – Andy Goodwin: Exonerated ...Fortunately video is a far more collaborative effort than still photography, so having Patrick Duffy at Cutters Editing on board really saved my ass. Next time, I’ll have an actual video crew in addition to my stellar “still” team... NASCAR.com, Nov. 18, 2016 'Good Luck, Jimmie:' Sports Stars Wish Johnson Well Peyton Manning and Derek Jeter are two of the six iconic sports stars who have come together to wish Jimmie Johnson good luck in his quest for seven championships.... Director: Brian Broeckelman, Dictionary Films; Editor: Tom Brassil, Cutters; Audio: Drew Weir and Erik Widmark, Another Country; Finish: Tyler Russel Engle, Flavor... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 17, 2016 Shorts By Cutters, Optimus, Nab Top AdComm Honors Out of a highly competitive line-up in this year's Advertising Community Shorts Night Tuesday, short films by creatives at Chicago-based Cutters Studios and Optimus took first and second place respectively at the Midwest Independent Film Festival's annual celebration of the creative community and their passion projects... Adweek.com, Nov. 3, 2016 Budweiser Ran This Classic '80s Ad With Harry Caray Right After the World Series Ended Salute to legendary Cubs announcer... Creativity-Online.com, Nov. 3, 2016 Bud Imagines How Harry Caray Would Have Called Cubs Win Budweiser -- which re-aired a classic Harry Caray ad last night to celebrate the Cubs World Series win -- created a video overnight imagining how the legendary broadcaster might have called last night's game... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 3, 2016 Harry Caray Calls One Last Game The piece was director by Ritesh Gupta, edited by Cutters' Tom Brassil, Color and Finish by Steve Wood and Chris Elliott of Flavor and audio was handled by Another Country's Drew Weir. "Especially proud to be a part of this one," wrote Another Country's EP Tim Konn. "Makes me cry like a baby all over again..." Screenmag.tv, Oct. 27, 2016 Editors from Utopic, Hootenanny, Cutters Win Camp Kuleshov ...Honorable Mentions were presented to Ben Winter of Optimus for "The Goonies Part 3" and Kalen Kirkpatrick of Cutters for "The Neo Demon"... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 27, 2016 AICE Unveils Camp Kuleshov Winners Chapter by Chapter ...Honorable Mentions were presented to Ben Winter of Optimus for "The Goonies Part 3" and Kalen Kirkpatrick of Cutters for "The Neo Demon"... Adweek.com, Oct. 17, 2016 AdFreak: Lincoln Unveils Print Ads Shot by Annie Leibovitz, Her First Photos for an Automaker ...Editorial House: Cutters; Editor: Scott Gibney; Producer: Julia Pepe... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 14, 2016 Cossette Chicago Celebrates Day of Change for Ronald McDonald House Charities ...Editorial: Cutters; Kathryn Hempel, editor; Patrick Casey, post producer; Emily Tolan assistant editor; Finish: Flavor Chicago; Audio: Peter Erazmus... Creativity-Online.com, Oct. 10, 2016 Annie Leibovitz Takes 'First Foray Into Car Photography' for Lincoln Continental ...Editorial House: Cutters; Editor: Scott Gibney; Producer: Julia Pepe... Adweek.com, Oct. 3, 2016 Sears Wants You to Stop Ignoring Malfunctioning Appliances Before They Break and You're Screwed ...Editorial Company: Cutters; Editor: Adam Parker; Assistant Editor: Dustin Kaufman; Producer: Craig Duncan; Post Producer: Heather Richardson; Colorist, company: Brian Higgins; VFX & Finish Company: Flavor; VFX Supervisor: Neal Cohen; Audio Company: Another Country... Adweek.com, Sep. 30, 2016 Ad of the Day: Southwest Airlines Aims High in Mini Musicals From GSD&M ...Production Company: Smuggler; Director: Jun Diaz; Editorial: Cutters; Editors: Matt Walsh, Grant Gustafson; Graphics/Finish: Flavor... PromaxBDA.org, Sep. 22, 2016 HOT SPOT: NHL'S 'TWO PLACES' “…The creative teams at the NHL and Baby Bear’s Porridge know exactly what works with hockey fans in these anthemic, emotional, sports genre pieces,” said Steve Bell, editor, Cutters Studios, in a statement… GoSimian.com, Sep. 16, 2016 Editorial Leaders on the DNA of a Great Editor Mary Connolly, Executive Producer, Cutters Detroit: A great editor trusts their own instincts – then the challenge is to keep that trust through the process! That's what differentiates you as a creative partner and what makes you completely unique. It's why clients choose you and come back to you.... Shots.net. Sep. 16, 2016 NHL: Two Places With the NHL set to kick off its 100th season of operation (99th season of play) on October 12th, the ice hockey league has released this new promotional spot. Created by Baby Bear's Porridge, the film sees over 40 hours of archive footage cut together to form the narrative. Two Places, which was cut by Steve Bell through Cutters, was created as a celebration of not only the sport itself… AdsoftheWorld.com, Sep. 16, 2016 NHL Two Places ...Editorial / Audio / Finishing Company: Cutters Studios; Editor: Steve Bell; Assistant Editors: Austin Rauterkus, Meghan Sims; Flame Artist: Moises Tavera; Audio Mixer: Eric Thompson; Producer: Stephanie Rose; Executive Producer: Elizabeth Krajewski... Advertolog.com, Sep. 15, 2016 Two places National Hockey League/ NHL Adverts & Commercials Archive... SourceEcreative.com, Sep. 16, 2016 Cutters Studios New York Editor Steve Bell Cuts New NHL Promo “...After they play for the world they play for you. Season starts Oct. 12...” AdStasher.com, Sep. 14, 2016 NHL "Two Places" After they play for the world they play for you …All involved are very proud to share this latest collaboration between the NHL, creative shop Baby Bear's Porridge Productions and Cutters Studios New York editor Steve Bell - the team behind numerous legendary NHL promotions, including the iconic "History Will Be Made" campaign, "Cup Raise," "Boys" and "No Words," as well as the Clio Sports Award-winning "Name" for the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals… ReelChicago.com, Sep. 4, 2016 Adman Crowley’s first feature gets off to big start …Longtime Cutters’ client and good friend Crowley approached Claeys in fall 2014 with his “Middle Man” screenplay, telling him, “I have this script and if I can get it made, will you edit it?” Claeys recalls. Claeys read it, thinking it was “a very good film” and immediately jumped aboard the project. ScreenMag.tv, Sep. 2, 2016 Debut Feature from mcgarrybowen's Ned Crowley to Screen at CIFF "…From the onset, Cutters Studios was excited to post-produce Ned Crowley's directorial debut," Claeys professed. "Thanks to countless collaborations over many years, everyone on our staff knows and appreciates Ned's passion for his work. For each of us, it was an honor to assist Ned with all the post-production needs of the film…" SourceEcreative.com, Sep. 2, 2016 Writer-Director Ned Crowley and Cutters Studios Celebrate the Debut of "Middle Man" The debut feature will screen as an official selection at the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF)... BTLnews.com, Sep. 1, 2016 Writer-Director Ned Crowley Celebrates Chicago International Film Festival Selection for His Debut Feature Middle Man, in Partnership with Cutters Studios ...In the actual words of the SIFF jurors: “Middle Man‘s impressive script, terrific performances and fresh, innovative approach to storytelling were inspirational. Its provocative and darkly comic nature gave it the feel of a fable and dared to let us guess what was real and what wasn’t. Ned Crowley shows us that gruesome events are tragic, yes, but they can also be hysterically funny...” Chicago Business Journal, Sep. 1, 2016 McGarryBowen Chicago's top creative makes big push into feature films McGarryBowen Chicago Chief Creative Officer Ned Crowley was bitten by the show business bug at a tender age, even though he has earned his daily bread for many years mostly by working as a top creative in the lucrative advertising industry… SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 1, 2016 Writer-Director Ned Crowley Celebrates Chicago International Film Festival Selection for His Debut Feature "Middle Man," in Partnership with Cutters Studios The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) recently announced that "Middle Man," the debut feature from Chicago-based writer-director Ned Crowley, will screen as an official selection in its 52nd edition, which is set to run October 13-27…. Screenmag.tv, Aug. 17, 2016 Olympic Debut For STORY McDonald's Spot ...Edit: Cutters. Megan Dahlman, Executive Producer; Wendy Umanzor, Producer; Jacob Kuehl, Editor; Neal Cohen, Producer... LBBonline.com, Aug. 9, 2016 Curious' Peter Grasse Debuts New Production Company Dictionary Films Company launches in APAC with W+K Tokyo's 'Minohodoshirazu'... Grasse adds, “The secret of our success was our finely-tuned workflow with Cutters here in Tokyo. The editorial staff and post-production team came to the location and were across the scope and schedule of the job from the get-go. Cutters handled everything from edit to sound design and mix. Without them, this challenging broadcast schedule would have been an insurmountable impossibility...” MUSIC AND SOUND - SOUND MIX: Erik Widmark... Creativity-Online.com, Aug. 5, 2016 Editor's Pick: Nike's Latest Japanese Spot Turns an Insult Into an Empowering Hashtag ...Omri Cohen at Dictionary Films Tokyo directed the spot... LBBonline.com, Aug. 5, 2016 W+K Tokyo's Inspiring Nike Campaign Urges Athletes to Challenge Their Limits ...PRODUCTION COMPANY: Dictionary Films Tokyo; DOP: Kristof Brandl; DIRECTOR: Omri Cohen; OFFLINE EDITOR: Ryan McGuire; EDIT COMPANY: Cutters Tokyo; SOUND MIX: Eric Widmark, Yasuhiro Tsurusaki... Adweek.com, Aug. 4, 2016 Ad of the Day: Whirlpool Put Washers and Dryers in Schools, With Remarkable Results ...Editing House: Cutters, Inc; Editors: Kathryn Hempel/Emily Tolan; Producer: Patrick Casey; Audio Mix: Another Country; Mixer: David Gerbosi... AdAge.com, Aug. 4, 2016 All the Production Moves From Around the Industry Cutters has promoted Nick Chiou to editor. The Chicago native began his career as an assistant editor at post-production companies, joining Cutters as an assistant in 2011. Recent commercial credits include spots for American Airlines, Citibank, Disney, Nike and Spalding. CampaignBrief.com, Aug. 4, 2016 Peter Grasse departs Curious Films; launches new Tokyo-based shop Dictionary Films ...Post Production: Cutters; Editor: Ryan McGuire; Colorist: Ben Conkey; Online: Dr. Yu; Post Producer: Megumi Irino; Sound Design/Mix: Erik Widmark... The Chicago Egotist, Aug. 3, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou to Editor ...A press release from the company makes numerous mentions of Chiou's achievements as not only an editor but a kick-ass hockey player as well - noting that he is Captain of the Cutters Studio Hockey Team. Which is important enough to have its own Facebook page... Creativity-Online.com, Aug. 2, 2016 McDonald's Nostalgic Love Story May Make You Feel Good About Eating Chicken McNuggets ...Production Company: Story Films; Director: Blair Hayes; Post Production: Cutters; Editor: Jacob Kuehl; Finish: Flavor... CGnews.com, Aug. 1, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou to Editor ...He continued, “I think the ‘Cutters Family’ phrase best sums up the warmly collaborative environment here, which has been invaluable in enabling me to grow as an editor...” ScreenMag.tv, July 29, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou to Editor Cutters has officially promoted Nick Chiou to editor. Chiou was one of SCREEN's Up & Coming Editors for 2016... POSTMagazine.com, July 28, 2016 Cutters promotes Nick Chiou to editor ...Managing director/partner Craig Duncan: "Clients love working with him and frequently request him by name... even though they often mispronounce it. I couldn't be happier or more proud to have Nick on our team..." BTLnews.com, July 27, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou to Editor “...The recent work Nick has done with Spalding, Nike and Citibank really pushed him over the edge from a creative perspective, making it impossible for us to not give him his own chair,” Duncan said... CreativeCOW.net, July 27, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou to Editor …A Chicago native and life-long hockey player, Chiou earned his B.A. in Digital Cinema from DePaul University, where he also pursued his passion for hockey. After beginning his career as an assistant editor working for several Chicago area post-production companies, he joined Cutters as an assistant in 2011… LBBonline.com, July 27, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou to Editor Chiou was most recently assistant editor at the company postPerspective.com, July 27, 2016 Nick Chiou upped to editor at Cutters Chicago’s Cutters has promoted Nick Chiou to editor. The announcement was made by managing director/partner Craig Duncan and is effective immediately… ReelChicago.com, July 27, 2016 Reel Thing Chicago’s Cutters has promoted Nick Chiou to editor. The announcement was made by managing director/partner Craig Duncan and is effective immediately... SHOOTonline.com, July 27, 2016 Cutters Promotes Nick Chiou To Editor …Recognized as one of the company's hardest working and most technically savvy assistants, Chiou has also set himself apart as an AICE Chicago Camp Kuleshov committee member, as the captain of the Cutters Studios Hockey Team - and most importantly, in the cutting room. His most recent commercial credits include high-profile national spots for American Airlines/Citibank, Disney, Nike and Spalding, working alongside top-tier directors and agency executives… shots.net, July 27, 2016 Chiou is a Cutter above Assistant promoted to editor. ScreenMag.tv, June 13, 2016 AICP Show Honorees ...Locally, work was honored from agencies BBDO, Leo Burnett and FCB and for production from Cutters Studios... ScreenMag.tv, July 12, 2016 Cutters' Steve Bell Lands Silver CLIO ...In Bell's words, "It's especially great to see Name doing so well and getting such nice recognition, because it represents the collaboration of a relatively small group of people with the same clear goal: We all wanted to do something with gravitas that drew on the long, storied history of a truly great sports league. For those of us involved, it felt personal..." LBBonline.com, July 8, 2016 Silver CLIO Sports Award Goes to NHL 'Name' Spot Edited by Cutters' Steve Bell ...The spot, which also recently won top AICE Award honours in the Broadcast Promotion category, was edited by Steve Bell of Cutters Studios in New York, which also provided audio and finishing services for the project... SHOOTonline.com, July 8, 2016 Silver CLIO Sports Award Goes to NHL "Name" Spot Edited by Steve Bell of Cutters Last night at the official ceremony for the third annual CLIO Sports Awards, the National Hockey League and agency Baby Bear's Porridge Productions were honored with the Silver award in the Commercials category for the 2015 Stanley Cup Final national spot entitled "Name"… LeBook.com, June 26, 2016 JCPenney | Here I Am ...EDITOR: CUTTERS... NiceShoes.com, June 25, 2016 Here I Am mcgarrybowen and Cutters teamed with colorist Lenny Mastrandrea for JCPenney's ‪"‎Here I Am‬," creating unique, yet consistent natural looks to highlight the beauty and individuality of each woman featured in this stunning campaign... AgencySpy.com, June 24, 2016 mcgarrybowen Celebrates Body Positivity for JCPenney with ‘Here I Am’ ...Production Company: Missing Pieces; Director: Tucker Walsh; Editor: Liz Deegan / Missing Pieces; Editor: Steve Bell / Cutters... LittleThings.com, June 23, 2016 JCPenney ‘Here I Am’ Campaign Promotes Beauty And Confidence For All The movement to accept body types and shapes of all kinds isn’t going anywhere. In fact, the body acceptance movement is gaining traction across all sorts of platforms... AdsoftheWorld.com, June 23, 2016 JC Penney: Here I am ...Advertising Agency: mcgarrybowen, New York City, USA; Chief Creative Officer: Matthew Bull; Executive Creative Directors: James Cheung, Cliff Skeete... ADCGlobal.org, June 9, 2016 ADC Annual Awards Winners: Music Vs Gun Violence - Silver / Advertising Music Vs Gun Violence is a Chicago-based anti-gun violence campaign spearheaded by the interactive music video “Put The Guns Down”. The track stars Grammy-winner Common, alongside other influential Chicago hip-hop artists in a song that, just like gun violence, never ends. The integrated campaign drove people online to contribute their own unique verse in an ever-growing track and dialogue against gun violence in the Chicago. In the days after launch, the track grew from 4 minutes to over an hour long. SHOOTonline.com, June 7, 2016 The AICP Next Awards Premiere At The Tishman Auditorium At The New School The AICP Next Awards debuted tonight at The Tishman Auditorium At The New School. The AICP Next Awards is one of the tent pole events of AICP Week – which also includes the premiere of the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the American Commercial, and the AICP Week Base Camp, which features educational seminars and panels…. Next Cause Marketing: Chicago Ideas “Music Vs. Gun Violence” - Production/Development Company: Cutters... BestAdsonTV.com, May 25, 2016 Donate Your Signature ...Director and Editor: Aika Miyake | Cutters; Color: Toshiki Kamei | Cutters; Finish: Dr. Yu | Cutters; Audio: Alex Paguirigan | Another Country... LBBonline.com, May 20, 2016 These Unwritable Receipts Let You Donate Your Signature to Fight Illiteracy ...Beacon/Leo Burnett Tokyo introduced 'Donate Your Signature' to let you experience the frustration of illiterate people for yourself by creating unwritable receipts out of a special paper that repels ink. On the back of the receipt, your signature appears with the message to make a donation... ReelChicago.com, May 13, 2016 Colonie & Beast editors among top AICE winners Cutters’ New York-based Steve Bell won for NHL/Baby Bear’s Porridge in the Broadcast Promotion category. Screenmag.tv, May 12, 2016 AICE Award Winners 2016 ...Broadcast Promotion: Steve Bell, Cutters “Name” NHL Baby Bear’s Porridge... SHOOTonline.com, May 12, 2016 VFX Artist Andres Barrios of a52 Wins AICE Awards' Best in Show for Honda’s "Paper" from RPA ...Broadcast Promotion: Steve Bell, Cutters - NHL “Name” for Baby Bear’s Porridge... Screenmag.tv, May 12, 2016 And the AICE Award Winners Are... ...Cutters Editor Steve Bell won in the Broadcast Promotion category for the NHL spot Name... Last year was the first year all participating AICE chapters held Camp Kuleshov competitions working from the same brief and source films, resulting in national champions in all three categories. This list included Assistant David Rubin of Cutters in Chicago, who was the top winner in Editing; Assistant Michael Marciano of P.S. 260, who won the top prize in Graphic Design; and Assistant Mike Regan of Another Country, who won the top prize in Audio... Screenmag.tv, May 10, 2016 AICE Awards Near Sell-Out Thursday ...Work from Cutters Studios earned three finalist spots. Two of the three finalists in the Dialogue/Monologue/Spoken Word category went to local talents: Brian Sepanik of The Colonie for GrubHub and Grant Gustafson of Cutters for Oscar Mayer... Screenmag.tv, May 5, 2016 Cutters/Goodman Team Up for FEAST Chicago public television station WTTW11 will broadcast "Feast," the critically acclaimed production from Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) May 12 at 10 p.m. The performance, filmed at Goodman Theatre last summer, was developed by the multiethnic youth theater ensemble along with APTP's producing artistic director David Feiner and his colleagues... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 28, 2016 AICE Award Finalists Announced ...In Chicago, Optimus nabbed five nominations including work for the Blackhawks, Cutters nabbed two for one of Kathryn Hempel's spots in the lauded #LikeAGirl campaign... LBBonline.com, Apr. 27, 2016 Albany Park Theater Project's 'Feast' to Air May 12 …As Duncan pointed out, "There are dozens of people in the Cutters Studios family that contribute to these projects and make them possible. From the top down, we all feel really blessed to work for a company that's willing to commit so much to being the change we want to see in the world…" SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 27, 2016 Masterful Video Production of Albany Park Theater Project's "Feast" Supported by Cutters Studios to Air May 12 on WTTW11 …Over the past four years, the Chicago-based international production company Cutters Studios has partnered with APTP to help create videos for its original stage productions. A true creative collaboration, these documentary projects have involved Feiner and other APTP executives like producer/director Dan Andries... as well as key Cutters Studios talents including managing director Craig Duncan, editor Christopher Gotschall, finishing editor and colorist Christopher Elliott from Cutters' creative production studio Flavor, and audio engineer Alison Ho from Cutters' sound design studio Another Country, among many others… SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 27, 2016 "Feast on WTTW" Coming soon, WTTW will bring you the critically acclaimed production from a local theater company: Feast, a theatrical love letter to Chicago’s diverse food culture and joyful cooking traditions... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 27, 2016 Finalists For AICE Awards Unveiled; Editors Ostrove, Reuter Top Field With 4 Nominations Apiece Here’s a rundown of this year’s AICE Award finalists: Broadcast Promotion: Steve Bell, Cutters, NHL “Name” for Baby Bear’s Porridge; Dialogue/Monologue/Spoken Word: Grant Gustafson, Cutters, Oscar Meyer “Hashtag” for Mcgarrybowen; Best of Chicago: Kathryn Hempel, Cutters, Always “#LikeAGirl- Unstoppable” for Leo Burnett. SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 19, 2016 The 2016 AICP Show & AICP Next Awards Shortlists Released Next Cause Marketing: Chicago Ideas "Music vs. Gun Violence," Cutters and Leo Burnett. WTTW.com, Apr. 19, 2016 WTTW to premiere 60-minute special ALBANY PARK THEATER PROJECT: FEAST Taped at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre ALBANY PARK THEATER PROJECT: FEAST is produced and directed by Daniel Andries and Anne Northrup. Director of Photography: Pete Biagi. Camera: Dana Kupper and Alan Thatcher. Editor: Christopher Gotschall. Post-Production: Cutters Studios. Executive Producer: Craig Duncan. Screenmag.tv, Apr. 12, 2016 Yessian Helps #ClearThePitch ...The centerpiece of this effort is a powerful film made by Yessian Music together with a number of other partners including Cutters Tokyo's editor Ryan McGuire... AdsoftheWorld.com, Apr. 7, 2016 DCA: Clear the pitch ...Editing and Post-Production: Cutters Tokyo; Executive Producer: Timo Otsuki; Producer: Shumpei Negami; Editing Supervisor: Ryan Mcguire; Colorist: Ben Conkey; Colorist Assistant: Toshiki Kamei; Online/Finish: Dr. Yu; Online Assistant: Tomomi Ogawa.... BestAdsonTV.com, Apr. 6, 2016 DCA Mine Action: #ClearThePitch - You'll Never Walk Alone #ClearThePitch is a new awareness initiative with the simple goal of creating safer fields for kids to play football on, and safer communities for families to live in. Let's send a message so loud it can be heard around the world. Agency: Grey Group Singapore. The Inspiration Room, Apr. 6, 2016 Clear The Pitch …Editing was done at Cutters Tokyo by executive producer Timo Otsuki, producer Shumpei Negami, editing supervisor Ryan McGuire, colorist Ben Conkey, colorist assistant Toshiki Kamei, online/finish artist Dr. Yu, and online assistant Tonomoi Ogawa… SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 5, 2016 Top Spot of the Week: Grey for Good's Short For #ClearThePitch Campaign Starting out as what could well be a brand film for an athletic equipment/apparel company, this short features soccer balls from around the world. Then the action takes an unexpected and disturbing turn, revealing a boy with a missing limb… LBBonline.com, Apr. 4, 2016 Powerful New Film Urges Football Fans to Help #ClearThePitch of Land Mines Today, on International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Great Guns has teamed up with Grey for Good, the philanthropic arm of Grey Group Singapore and with DanChurchAid (DCA) to drive support for creating safer communities in post-conflict zones around the world… Coloribus.com, March 2016 D&AD Impact 2016 Gold Award Winner: Music vs Gun Violence The Digital Advert titled Music vs Gun Violence [video] was done by Leo Burnett Chicago advertising agency for Chicago Ideas Week in United States. It was released in Mar 2016... POST Magazine, March 2016 PEOPLE: Stéphane Pereira Los Angeles-based Cutters Studios has added feature film, television and commercial editor Stéphane Pereira to its staff. Pereira began handling projects with Cutters over the past six months, and the success of those collaborations paved the way for the new relationship. He is well-known globally for his work with leading directors and agencies in the commercial field, and for editing many feature films, TV programs and shorts… Stashmedia.tv, Mar. 28, 2016 KAWAII, MISO SOUP, AND WONDERFUL WEIRDNESS Saddle up for two and a half minutes of gloriously random confection-colored vignettes designed to channel the mysterious power of Kawaii (cuteness) and propel Marukome instant miso soup off the shelves of Japanese grocery stores... AdsoftheWorld.com, Mar. 27, 2016 Marukome: Definition of Japanese Kawaii Cutters' Ben Conkey colors "Marukome: Definition of Japanese Kawaii" Adforum.com, Mar. 27, 2016 Marukome Instant Miso Soup - "Definition of Japanese Kawaii" Dentsu Inc. – Tokyo, Japan Coloribus.com, Mar. 27, 2016 Definition of Japanese Kawaii ...Colorist: Ben Conkey; Composite: Daisuke Miyako... Adfreak.com, Mar. 23, 2016 How Dell's 'Future Ready' Campaign Captures the Heart (and Soul) of Tech Innovation ...Editorial Company: Cutters NY; Editor: Steve Bell... shots.net, Mar. 17, 2016 Marukome: Definition of Japanese Kawaii 8-bit computer graphics, pom-poms, over-sized origami elephants, Barbie-like dolls, ping pong... they're just some of the things which feature in this brilliantly bizarre spot from Dentsu Tokyo for Marukome miso soup. I know! Heinz needs to up its game... Screen Magazine, Mar. 8, 2016 Up & Coming Editors: Nick Chiou Today we profile the second person in our series of Up & Coming Editors, Cutters Studios' Nick Chiou… HollywoodChicago.com, Mar. 7, 2016 Interviews: Women in Film Chicago 2016 Focus Awards Honorees ...Kathryn Hempel is a veteran post-pro editor, and has seen the transition from film based to digital based production. She currently is a partner and editor at Cutters Studios in Chicago.... Creativity-Online.com, Feb. 29, 2016 McDonald's: Good Morning Oscars Post Production: Cutters Studios; Editor: Michael Lippert; Finish: Steve Wood; Audio Production: Another Country; Engineer: John Binder... Adweek.com, Feb. 27, 2016 In Its Own Acceptance Speech, McDonald's Thanks Those Who Make All-Day Breakfast Possible ...Postproduction: Cutters; Editor: Michael Lippert; Flavor Finish: Steve Wood; Audio production: Another Country; Engineer: John Binder / Peter Erazmus... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 26, 2016 2016 AICE Awards Nets Record Number of Entries ...Another major factor, says AICE International Board President Craig Duncan of Cutters Studios, is the surge in new members the association has experienced. Within the past several months, post houses both new and established have joined in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Miami and Dallas in the US and London in the UK... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 23, 2016 Short Film Promotes Call To Entries For AICP Show, Next Awards ...Production/Graphics: Flavor; Jason Cook, creative director; Darren Jaffe, exec producer; Ella Yook, designer. Editorial: Cutters; Barnett Kiel, editor; Megan Dahlman, exec producer; Ana Orrach, producer... The LA Egotist, Feb. 16, 2016 Cutters Adds Acclaimed Film and Commercial Editor Stéphane Pereira …Pereira is well-known globally for his top-level work with world leading directors and agencies in the commercial field, and for his long history of editing feature films, TV programs and shorts for an ever-expanding group of directors. At present, he is completing the forthcoming narrative feature from director Julien Rambaldi, for whom he edited the short "Scotch" (2003) and the feature film "Les meilleurs amis du monde" (2010)…. AdAge.com, Feb. 10, 2016 All the Latest Production Moves From Around the Industry Cutters Studios has added feature film, television and commercial editor Stéphane Pereira to its staff for representation throughout North America and Asia. His commercial work includes several of the Nespresso global campaigns directed by Grant Heslov starring George Clooney, and in the past year, he has cut commercials starring Clooney, Rihanna and Cristiano Ronaldo. His film work includes director Alain Chabat's "Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra" (2002) starring Gerard Depardieu and Monica Belucci. CG+NEWS, Feb. 9, 2016 Cutters Adds Acclaimed Film and Commercial Editor Stéphane Pereira “…Stéphane has a strong sense of storytelling and rhythm that captures the film’s truest meaning and draws you straight in…” SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 9, 2016 McDonald's "Good Morning" Debuting during the Super Bowl, the McDonald’s spot Good Morning is an artful celebration of the early hours of the day.... Edit: Cutters. Jacob Kuehl, Editor; Patrick Casey, Producer... ScreenMag.tv, Feb. 8, 2016 DDB Chicago, FCB, Cutters, STORY Represented in Super Bowl 50 ...Cutters had a strong year at the Super Bowl: the WeatherTech spot, "Resources" was edited by Chris Moore, colored by Brian Higgins with audio from Another Country's Peter Erazmus. Additionally, Cutters' Grant Gustafson edited two spots for Esurance, Nadav Kurtz edited a spot for Movantilk and they cut two McDonald's spots that aired before the game... SourceEcreative.com, Feb. 5, 2016 Cutters Adds Acclaimed Film and Commercial Editor Stéphane Pereira The highly acclaimed and prolific French editor joins Cutters. ScreenMag.tv, Feb. 4, 2016 Cutters Adds Editor Stéphane Pereira ...With credits spanning scores of shorts and television episodes and an endless array of high-profile commercials, this will be Pereira's seventh feature film... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 4, 2016 Editor Stéphane Pereira joins Cutters Cutters Studios has added feature film, television and commercial editor Stéphane Pereira to its staff, where he will be represented by the company throughout North America and Asia. The announcement was made by Cutters Los Angeles executive producer Megan Dahlman… shots.net, Feb. 4, 2016 Pereira joins the Cutters LA editorial house adds acclaimed editor. Chicago-based editorial company Cutters has announced the addition of the acclaimed feature film, television and commercial editor Stéphane Pereira to its Los Angeles team… LBBonline.com, Feb. 3, 2016 Cutters Adds Acclaimed Film and Commercial Editor Stéphane Pereira Prominent artisans and execs share their perspectives on the appointment SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 3, 2016 Cutters Adds Acclaimed Film and Commercial Editor Stéphane Pereira LOS ANGELES -- Cutters Studios is very proud to announce the addition of the acclaimed feature film, television and commercial editor Stéphane Pereira to its staff, where he will be represented by the company throughout North America and Asia… Creativity-Online.com, Jan. 25, 2016 Ellie Kemper Brings Her Charming Dorkiness to Buick ....Editorial Company: Cutters Studios; Editor: Grant Gustafson... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 13, 2016 DDB names Diane Jackson new chief production officer ...Tim McGuire, whose Cutters Studios has long worked with DDB, is a fan of the new chief production officer. “Diane has been outstanding since Day One,” he says. “She is so knowledgable and interested in the growth of media and how the agency should be aligning itself to it. She never looks at anything in an obvious way and always takes a creative approach to her personnel and the agency business as a whole...” SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 13, 2016 2016's First AVA Digital Platinum and Gold Awards Go to Original Hot Wheels Branded Content Series from Directors Mccoy | Meyer ...According to the directors, who are on the roster of production company Dictionary Films, editorial credit goes to David Andreini of Cutters, which is also home to the project's VFX supervisor, Patrick Kujawski... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 13, 2016 ScreenWork: Hot Wheels Epic Race Episode 1: The Chase is On! ...Editorial Company: Cutters; Editor: David Andreini; VFX Supervisor: Patrick Kujawski... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 11, 2016 Blake Huber joins Flavor as VFX supervisor .“...I love the fact that with Flavor, we have the opportunity to feel like a new studio here in L.A., while operating under the umbrella of Cutters Studios, which is well established. Darren has done a wonderful job of assembling the right staff to make the most impact and help position us to be competitive and visible in the marketplace. Everyone here is united in the common goal of providing the best experiences possible for our clients, while fostering creativity at the absolute highest levels...” LBBonline.com, Dec. 12, 2015 Tour Target's Wonderful Wonderpack Factory in New Film from Flavor …The project was directed by Flavor creative directors Jason Cook and Brian McCauley, who worked directly with Target’s executives from the pitch and concept phase all the way through completion… SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 11, 2015 Tour Target's Magical and Wondrous Wonderpack Factory in New Animated Brand Film From Flavor Creative production studio Flavor was recently engaged by Target to promote the brand's playful line of curated, specially designed Wonderpacks that are now available on Target.com. The result is the :54 animated brand film currently appearing across Target's social media channels… SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 8, 2015 AICE International Sets New Slate Of Officers ...AICE will start the new year with a new slate of top officers of its International Board. Craig Duncan, partner and executive producer of Cutters in Chicago, has been re-elected by AICE’s International Board to another two-year term as its president... Great-Ads, Dec. 4, 2015 "I Make Dog Chow" by Purina and Leo Burnett Chicago ...Editorial: Cutters; Editor: Jacob Kuehl; Producer: Patrick Casey; Finishing/Color: Steve Woods @ Flavor; Audio Production: Another Country; Engineer: Drew Weir; Executive Producer: Tim Konn... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 24, 2015 Aika Miyake named editor at Cutters Tokyo ...Last year, Miyake joined McGuire to co-edit W+K Tokyo's Facebook campaign – the brand's first major advertising campaign in Japan. More recent campaigns she has edited include work for Uniqlo, Nike and Pampers. The Pampers "Mom's First Birthday" film produced for Beacon Communications earned AdFest, AD STARS, New York Festivals and One Show honors... CreativeCOW.net, Nov. 23, 2015 Rising creative star Aika Miyake named Editor at Cutters Tokyo Cutters Tokyo assistant editor Aika Miyake has been promoted to the position of editor, effective immediately. The announcement was made by film editor and Cutters Tokyo managing director Ryan McGuire, along with Timo Otsuki, the studio's executive producer. LBBonline.com, Nov. 23, 2015 Rising Creative Star Aika Miyake Named Editor at Cutters Tokyo Aika worked as a filmmaker in America before returning to Tokyo SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 23, 2015 Rising Creative Star Aika Miyake Named Editor at Cutters Tokyo ...In early 2012 Ryan, Timo, Aika and their colleagues set out together to establish their new venture at the top of Japan's creative industry... AgencySpy.com, Nov. 20, 2015 Friday Odds and Ends Production company Cutters Tokyo promoted Aika Miyake to the position of editor, effective immediately. POSTmagazine.com, Nov. 20, 2015 Cutters Tokyo promotes Aika Miyake to editor Aika Miyake has been promoted to editor at Cutters Tokyo (http://cutters.com). Born in Japan, the bilingual Miyake studied and worked as a filmmaker in America before returning to Tokyo in 2006... ReelChicago.com, Nov. 20, 2015 Cutters’ Rubin & Regan win AICE Camp K Grand Prizes Corks are popping at Cutters and toasts are being made in honor of assistant editor David Rubin and assistant audio mixer Mike Regan who won two out of the three Grand Prizes at the 2015 AICE international Camp Kuleshov competition... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 20, 2015 Cutters Assistant Editor David Rubin Named Camp Kuleshov International Grand Prize Winner in Editing Takes top honors in trailer competition for his take on “The Life Aquatic” as a documentary; Assistants Michael Marciano of P.S. 260 wins in Graphic Design and Mike Regan of Another Country wins for Audio... ScreenMag.tv, Nov. 19, 2015 Shorts Screening Tonight At The Logan Theatre ...The filmmakers represented will include Michael Lippert, Marian Oliver, Steve Wood, and Emily Tolan, all of Cutters Studios, as well as Greg Lilly of mcgarrybowen... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 9, 2015 Camp Kuleshov Winners In AICE’s Detroit and Texas Chapters Honored; Stage Set For International Competition ...Third Place went to assistant editor Justin Grosjean of Cutters, also for a version of “The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou” as a thriller. ...also competing for the overall winner in Editing will be the following chapter winners: Assistant David Rubin of Cutters in Chicago for “A Life Exposed: Behind Steve Zissou,” his Documentary take on the Wes Anderson classic... ScreenMag.tv, Nov. 1, 2015 Chicago's Camp Kuleshov 2015 Winners ...Another year goes by and there's another crop of winners in the annual Camp Kuleshov Chicago editorial contest. This year, Cutters Studios Assistant Editor David Rubin took top honors... ScreenMag.tv, Oct. 30, 2015 PHOTO BOOTH: Cutters Black Tie Bash The Halloween weekend was launched in fine fashion Thursday night with an all-time-great soiree at Cutters Studios. Following its most successful "Bloodbath" ever last year, with more than 2,300 costumed attendees, Cutters Studios decided to replace the annual Halloween party this year with a creative black tie function... euronews.com, Oct. 25, 2015 Music Vs Gun Violence (Chicago Ideas) ...To reach the people most affected by Chicago’s gun violence, Chicago Ideas’ advertising partner Leo Burnett enlisted the help of some of the biggest names in Chicago’s hip hop and rap communities such as Common, King Louis an Lil Herb... Clios.com, Oct. 23, 2015 Music Vs Gun Violence: How One Campaign Is Turning Art Into Social Action Dealing with Chicago's big problem... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 23, 2015 Picnic New Media first in HTML5 with new Ford ads Detroit’s Picnic New Media — aptly positioning itself as a go-to HTML5 production house — created a rich media project for Ford’s agency Team Detroit and the Ford F-150 pickup truck. The F-150 billboard was the first launch of an HTML5 ad to appear on the home page of content site MSN.com…. ScreenMag.tv, Oct. 23, 2015 Picnic New Media Helps Team Detroit Create First HTML5 Ad on MSN.com ...In the past several weeks, the group's latest project for Team Detroit and the Ford F150 launched, reportedly becoming the first HTML5 ad in history to appear on MSN's U.S. homepage... SourceEcreative.com, Oct. 23, 2015 Another Country Opens Sound 5, Home to Mixer Peter Erazmus .…According to Binder, the design of Sound 5 is based off of the first room he built at Another Country, with substantial additional input from Erazmus. "Our acoustician is Carl Yanchar of Yanchar Design & Consulting Group," Binder said. "His attention to detail is impeccable, so much so that we have used him exclusively for all of our studios…" AdsoftheWorld.com, Oct. 22, 2015 Music Versus Gun Violence ...Editorial House: Cutters Studios; Editor: Tim LoDolce; Assistant Editor: David Rubin; Color: Steve Wood; Finishing: Chris Elliot; Editorial Producer: Patrick Casey... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 22, 2015 Another Country Opens Sound 5, Home to Mixer Peter Erazmus ...As a key part of the Cutters Studios family of companies, Another Country has built a first-class reputation and earned its fair share of industry accolades, while organically growing at key times and expanding its roster of talents... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 22, 2015 Picnic New Media Helps Team Detroit Create First HTML5 Ad on MSN.com's U.S. Homepage About Picnic New Media, a property of Cutters Studios and Ringside Creative LBBonline.com, Oct. 21, 2015 McDonald's - All Day Breakfast: "Celebration" ...Music and Sound: Audio Post Production - Another Country; Producer: Alec Stern; Post Production / VFX: Finish - Flavor, Steve Wood; Post Production House: Cutters... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 19, 2015 Production Central CUTTERS’ MATT WALSH edited McGarryBowen’s spot for Courtyard by Marriot produced by LA’s Hungry Man Productions; Flavor’s Brian Higgins handled effects and finish and Another Country’s Peter Erazmus the audio mixing. BestAdsonTV.com, Oct. 16, 2015 McDonald's All Day Breakfast: Celebration McDonald's All Day Breakfast: Sad Face McDonald's All Day Breakfast: We Hear You McDonald's All Day Breakfast: Wuuuut McDonald's wanted to acknowledge that, for years, its customers asked for all-day breakfast and so they shall receive. New TV spots from Leo Burnett Chicago capture real-life social posts from Egg McMuffin enthusiasts when they heard the news. ScreenMag.tv, Oct. 15, 2015 What's Shooting This Week ...Over at Dictionary Films, Dan Waymak directed two spots for Ford with NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers in mid-September. The agency on the spots was Team Detroit and they were shot on location in Wisconsin. And for Footjoy, Cutters Director/Editor Chris Hafner shot a spot featuring PGA golfers during the BMW Championship in Lake Forest last month... RollingStone.com, Oct. 14, 2015 Common Joins Chicago Rap Initiative to End Gun Violence "Put the Guns Down" features interactive clip as part of "Music vs. Gun Violence" campaign Creativity-Online.com, Oct. 13, 2015 Chicago Ideas: Music Vs. Gun Violence Chicago Ideas debuted "Music Vs Gun Violence," a campaign and social movement by Leo Burnett Chicago, at MusicVsGunViolence.com... Adweek.com, Oct. 6, 2015 Ad of the Day: McDonald's All-Day Breakfast Is Here, and People Are Losing Their Minds Leo Burnett spots capture real, ecstatic social-media reactions... LBBonline.com, Sep. 21, 2015 How To Cut It In Tokyo Post Production Setting up shop in 2012, Cutters launched its full service office in Tokyo after the US post production studio saw an explosion of work coming out of the East Asian market. Managing director and editor Ryan McGuire, executive producer Timo and colourist Ben Conkey head the Tokyo team... LBBonline.com, Sep. 20, 2015 McDonald's "Early Riser" ... Editorial & Online: Cutters Studio, Chicago; Editor: Matt Walsh; Post Production House: Flavor Chicago; Finish: Chris Elliot; Colourist: Steve Wood... ReelChicago.com, Sep. 15, 2015 Cutters Halloween party replaced with black tie gala ...the event set for Oct. 29, will be “a more exclusive, invitation-only, creative black tie affair,” says Cutters founder/CEO Tim McGuire. Invitations are being sent to a mere 500 names on the guest list and the party venue has returned to Cutters’ two floors in the AMA Building on State St... ScreenMag.tv, Sep. 15, 2015 Emmy Win for Burnett's #LikeAGirl ...The spot was directed by Lauren Greenfield, produced by Chelsea Pictures and edited by Cutters Partner/Editor Kathryn Hempel. The creative team at Leo Burnett included Creative Directors Judy John and Becky Swanson, Digital Creative Director Milos Obradovic, Writers AJ Hassan and Angel Capobianco, Art Directors Hmi Hmi Gibbs and Nick Bygraves, and Agency Producer Adine Becker... Adweek.com, Sep. 14, 2015 Always 'Like a Girl' Adds the 2015 Emmy Award to Its Haul of Trophies At some point, they'll have to start inventing new prizes to give to Leo Burnett's "Like a Girl" campaign for Procter & Gamble's Always. The work, which has won so many industry awards, added the 2015 Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial on Saturday at the Creative Arts Emmys presentation in Los Angeles. The statue joins an already crowded trophy cabinet that also includes last year's Grand Clio Award, as well as a Cannes Grand Prix, a Black Pencil and a White Pencil at D&AD and 11 Webby Awards this year... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 13, 2015 P&G/Always' "#LikeAGirl" Wins Primetime Commercial Emmy Award ...The Emmy win is the latest accolade bestowed upon “LikeAGirl.” Earlier in the awards season, the piece earned such honors as Grand Prix distinction at Cannes, Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial Best In Show at the AICP Show, and a pair of AICP Next Awards. The work also garnered Greenfield a DGA Award nomination... ScreenMag.tv, Sep. 10, 2015 Cutters Swaps 'Bloodbath' for Creative Black Tie Following its most successful "Bloodbath" ever last year (with more than 2,300 costumed attendees), Cutters Studios will be replacing the annual Halloween party this year with a creative black tie function in their office space... universal positive, Sep. 3, 2015 Best-case scenario: Kathryn Hempel, Cutters Studios ...I’m choosing Kathryn Hempel and all her colleagues at Cutters Studios as the perfect subjects to explore a new variation on the classic case study, which I’m calling a “Best-Case Scenario...” ScreenMag.tv, Sep. 3, 2015 Beyond The Spot: Kathryn Hempel ...In the latest installment of our regular feature BEYOND THE SPOT, veteran editor Kathryn Hempel, partner and editor at Cutters Studios in Chicago, talks about how making art translates into inner peace... ScreenMag.tv, Aug. 20, 2015 Camp Kuleshov Goes National ...Heading up the new Camp Kuleshov efforts are CK Committee members Chris Franklin, Editor and Owner of Big Sky Edit in New York, and Kathryn Hempel, Editor/Partner at Cutters in Chicago. Franklin has been the long-time leader of the New York Chapter’s Camp Kuleshov contest, while Hempel is the originator of the festival who conceived the idea of the competition in 2001... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 14, 2015 Mid-year Survey Part 3: A Cross-section of Industry Perspectives Tim McGuire, CEO, Cutters Studios: ...We see continued opportunities in all areas from production through post. The requests for these different services are ever-expanding from ad agencies to the advertisers themselves. Content is exploding... from the very high level productions to run and gun... SourceEcreative.com, Aug. 11, 2015 Ad News From Around the World Earlier this year, the venerable actor Malcolm McDowell was named the spokesperson for Lunchables Uploaded. Clearly, he may not have been the best choice, as evidenced in two new campaign spots from mcgarrybowen, directed by Hungry Man's Wayne McClammy and edited by Grant Gustafson of Cutters... AdsoftheWorld.com, Aug. 5, 2015 Lunchables Uploaded: Sophisticated snacking Lunchables Uploaded: New Walking Taco ...Editorial Company: Cutters; Editor: Grant Gustafson; Visual Effects Company: Flavor; Final Color: Nice Shoes; Colorist: Ron Sudul; Final Mix Company: Another Country; Mixer: David Gerbosi... BestAdsonTV.com, Aug. 5, 2015 Lunchables Uploaded "Sophisticated Snacking" Lunchables Uploaded "New Walking Taco" Earlier this year, the venerable actor Malcolm McDowell was named the spokesperson for Lunchables Uploaded. Clearly, he may not have been the best choice, as evidenced in two new campaign spots from mcgarrybowen, Chicago... Coloribus.com, Aug. 5, 2015 Lunchables Uploaded: "Sophisticated Snacking with Malcolm McDowell" Lunchables Uploaded: "New Walking Taco" Agency: mcgarrybowen, Chicago; Production: Hungry Man; Country: United States of America; Director: Wayne McClammy; Chief Creative Officer: Ned Crowley; Group Creative Director: Todd Brusnighan; Group Creative Director: Doug Behm; Head of Content TVP: Steve Ross; Agency Producer: Mike Dahl... TheDrum.co.uk, Aug. 5, 2015 US Creative Department: Featuring McGarryBowen, Chandelier, Wieden + Kennedy NY and more McGarryBowen: Lunchables 'Sophisticated Snacking with Malcolm McDowell' and 'New Walking Taco'... AgencySpy.com, Aug. 4, 2015 mcgarrybowen Presents ‘Sophisticated Snacking’ for Lunchables mcgarrybowen launched two new spots for Kraft brand Lunchables starring veteran actor Malcolm McDowell as part of a campaign it launched earlier this year… Advertising Age, July 21, 2015 This Week's Viral Video Chart #LikeaGirl, Google App Continue To Do Well... Creativity Daily, July 17, 2015 ADCRITIC TOP 20 #19 - Always: Unstoppable. Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago. Advertising Age, July 16, 2015 See all the 2015 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Commercial ...Leo Burnett's celebrated film Always "Like a Girl," directed by Chelsea Pictures' Lauren Greenfield, also made the list... Creativity Daily, July 16, 2015 ADCRITIC TOP 20 #19 - Always: Unstoppable. Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago. Creativity Daily, July 14, 2015 ADCRITIC TOP 20 #10 - Always: Unstoppable. Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago. Advertising Age, July 14, 2015 New #LikeaGirl Video Hammers the Competition on the Viral Chart The new iteration of Always' #LikeAGirl campaign shot to the top of our weekly Viral Video Chart, accumulating more than 16 million views in the week ending Sunday, according to Visible Measures... Youmark.it, July 13, 2015 Always P&G lancia il nuovo video Always #likeagirl unstoppable ...Quasi esattamente un anno fa, Always P&G lanciava #LikeAGirl, progetto creato da Leo Burnett Toronto e Chicago e diretto dalla documentarista di genere Lauren Greenfield. Il video online è diventato subito virale, è stato trasmesso anche durante il Superbowl come unico brand fem-care in un campo normalmente presidiato da auto e birre ed è stato, di recente, pluripremiato al Festival Internazionale della Creatività di Cannes, vincendo 14 Leoni. “Non avremmo mai potuto immaginare che questo progetto diventasse l’urlo di battaglia per l’emancipazione femminile”, ha commentato proprio la Greenfield alla kermesse francese... Creativity Daily, July 10, 2015 ADCRITIC TOP 20 #3 - Always: Unstoppable. Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago. AdNews.com.au, July 9, 2015 #LikeAGirl remains unstoppable Fresh from taking a slew of awards at Cannes, P&G has rolled out a fresh #LikeAGirl campaign... Creativity Daily, July 9, 2015 ADCRITIC TOP 20 #3 - Always: Unstoppable. Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago. Creativity-Online.com, July 8, 2015 Always Follows #LikeaGirl With #Unstoppable Campaign Another Lauren Greenfield Film Puts Spotlight on Fighting Society's Limitations... Youmark.it, July 7, 2015 Always #LikeAGirl – Unstoppable. Arriva il 2° Prosegue dunque sulla scia dei successi della prima puntata (non ultimi quelli all’ultimo Cannes dove ha vinto anche il Grand Prix nelle Pr), il progetto di Leo Burnett per il marchio di intimo femminile targato Procter & Gamble. Contro i pregiudizi e gli stereotipi di genere, per infondere nelle adolescenti coraggio e autostima, sfatando il pregiudizio di un sesso debole. Alla regia sempre la filmmaker Lauren Greenfield... Adweek.com, July 8, 2015 Ad of the Day: Girls Are Unstoppable in Next Phase of Always 'Like a Girl' Campaign They smash their limitations in latest Leo Burnett spot… universal positive, June 26, 2015 What’s the impact of winning a Cannes Lion? ...Meanwhile, the image I’m providing here offers a newer angle into this discussion. Taken hours ago, it shows (L-R) Leo Burnett VP creative director A.J. Hassan, Cutters Studios partner and editor Kathryn Hempel and Leo Burnett senior producer Adine Becker with one of the 2015 Gold Lions awarded to their and their colleagues’ work for P&G’s Always #LikeAGirl campaign... TheDrum.co.uk, June 24, 2015 US Creative Department: Featuring VSA Partners, Chandelarrow Design Company, Leo Burnett Detroit and more ...Leo Burnett Chicago: Esurance '#EqualDreams' - Editorial House: Cutters; Editor/Partner: Kathryn Hempel; Asst Editor: Marion Oliver; Producer: Patrick Casey... Creativity-Online.com, June 23, 2015 Esurance Endorses Same Sex Marriage Via Some Cute Kids at Weddings ...Editorial House: CUTTER; Editor/Partner: Kathryn Hempel; Assistant Editor: Marion Oliver; Producer: Patrick Casey... Adweek’s AgencySpy, June 22, 2015 Leo Burnett Dreams of Equality in New Esurance Campaign After casting the completely fictional characters Walter White and Lindsay Lohan in its Super Bowl ad, Esurance brings things a little closer to reality via the thoughts of young children in its latest campaign by Leo Burnett Chicago... Creativity-Online.com, June 22, 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final What's in a name? Who will be engraved and immortalized on the Stanley Cup? Narrated by acclaimed actor and hockey fan Liev Schreiber. SourceEcreative.com, June 18, 2015 Member News: Cutters Edited by Steve Bell at Cutters/NY, this year's National Hockey League (NHL) 2015 Stanley Cup Final national TV spot titled "Name," celebrates some of the greatest players in NHL history including: Jean Beliveau, Ray Bourque, Martin Brodeur, Bobby Clarke, Sidney Crosby, Ken Dryden, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Brett Hull, Patrick Kane, Mario Lemieux, Nicklas Lidstrom, Ted Lindsay, Stan Mikita, Lanny McDonald, Mark Messier, Mike Modano, Bobby Nystrom, Bobby Orr, Denis Potvin, Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, Teemu Selanne, Scott Stevens, Jonathan Toews, Bryan Trottier, Steve Yzerman and others... ScreenMag.tv, June 11, 2015 Shark Attack ...Edit: Cutters. Grant Gustafson... SHOOTonline.com, June 11, 2015 Director Lez Rudge Joins The MUGSY Gang Credits for "Beautiful In My Eyes" - Director: Lez Rudge; On-camera: Ali Lambert Voron; Executive Producer: Brian Song; Director of Photography: Russell Swanson; Editor: Steve Bell, Cutters... SHOOTonline.com, June 11, 2015 ScreenWork: Just Be You's "Beautiful In My Eyes" ...Editor: Steve Bell, Cutters... SHOOTonline.com, June 11, 2015 ScreenWork: La Quinta's "Swim" ...Edit: Cutters. Grant Gustafson... TheDrum.co.uk, June 10, 2015 US Creative Department: Featuring The Martin Agency, RPA, Chase Design Group and more ...DDB Chicago: State Farm 'France'; Edit: Cutters; Editor: Grant Gustafson... LBBonline.com, June 9, 2015 Saturday Night Live's 'The Coneheads' Are Back for State Farm ...PRODUCER: Patrick Casey; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Corina Dennison; EDITOR: Grant Gustafson, Aaron Kiser, Jason MacDonald; EDIT COMPANY: Cutters... ScreenMag.tv, June 9, 2015 Always' '#LikeAGirl' Nabs AICP's 'Best In Show' ...It isn't the first honor for "#LikeAGirl", which nabbed top honors at the Chicago Ad Federation awards in March. It was also honored by AICP for its viral and social components... BTLnews.com, June 5, 2015 Video of the Day: “Name” ...Steve Bell, editor at Cutters Studios in New York edited the spot. He previously worked on the iconic “History Will Be Made” campaign for the NHL, as well as “Cup Raise,” “Boys” and “No Words...” ReelChicago.com, June 5, 2015 Leo Burnett’s #LikeAGirl killer video is #1 AICP Show winner ...But the AICP Show’s big winner was Leo Burnett, the Godzilla of advertising competitions. Its #LikeAGirl web video was crowned Best of Show: Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial. The honor was shared by deserving creatives in Leo Burnett’s Toronto, Chicago and London/Holler offices. Burnett was the only Chicago agency and Cutters Kathryn Hempel the only Chicago supplier on the winners’ list... ScreenMag.tv, June 5, 2015 Stanley Cup Spot Debuts The National Hockey League (NHL®) unveiled its 2015 Stanley Cup® Final national TV spot this week exclusively on their Facebook page (the spot made its national television debut during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup® Final on Wednesday) and the good people at Cutters helped bring it to life... BestAdsonTV.com, June 4, 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final "Name" …What's in a name? Who will be engraved and immortalized on the Stanley Cup? Narrated by acclaimed actor and hockey fan Liev Schreiber… SHOOTonline.com, June 4, 2015 AICP 2015 Show Honors Best Commercials of The Year ...Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial: Always “#LikeAGirl” 3:10; Editor: Kathryn Hempel, Cutters... SHOOTonline.com, June 4, 2015 AICP Show's Best In Show: Weight Watchers' "Help With The Hard Part" Campaign; Always' "#LikeAGirl" ...Thus the winners in those two Excellence categories earn Best in Show distinction--the recipients this time around being [...] P&G Always’ “#LikeAGirl,” the Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial winner from Leo Burnett Toronto, Chicago, London, and sister digital shop Holler, London... Campaign Magazine, June 3, 2015 NHL remembers legendary players In this ad promoting the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are no brawls, no high-sticking, no real action of any kind. Instead, the focus is on names, all of which will be familar to longtime fans of the game… Campaign US, June 3, 2015 The Work: NHL remembers legendary players …The video, courtesy of agency Baby Bear's Porridge Productions and longtime NHL partners Cutters Studios, debuts in time for tonight's start of the playoffs betweeen the Chicago Black Hawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning… SHOOTonline.com, June 3, 2015 ScreenWork: NHL Stanley Cup Final "Name" ...Steve Bell, editor at Cutters Studios in New York, is a key team member behind numerous classic NHL campaigns promoting the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Included among those are the iconic "History Will Be Made" campaign, "Cup Raise," "Boys" and "No Words...” CreativeReview.co.uk, June 2, 2015 What's in a name? ...Speaking about this new spot that explores what's in a name, Steve says, "First, you'll notice that there are virtually no shots of hockey action in ‘Name.’ For hockey fans, there is more intimacy and emotion carried in poignant images of famous players from different eras..." SHOOTonline.com, June 2, 2015 The AICP Next Awards Premiere At The NYU Skirball Center The Next Awards winners are: Next Viral/Web Film - Always “#LikeAGirl” - Production Company: Chelsea Pictures; Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett Toronto, Chicago. London/Holler; Next Cause Marketing: CVS Health “Health Is Everything” - Editorial Companies: Crew Cuts, Cutters Studios... PromaxBDA Daily Brief, June 1, 2015 Stanley Cup: It’s All in the Name… ...Gretzky, Beliveau, Bourque, Brodeur, Clarke, Mikita… Sometimes a name is more than just a name, according to the NHL’s new spot for the Stanley Cup... shots.net, June 1, 2015 NHL Stanley Cup: Name To celebrate the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup, which takes place on June 3 between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning, Baby Bear's Porridge created this cool spot. Edited by Cutters New York's Steve Bell, the effecting spot, which is narrated by Hollywood actor and hockey fan Liev Schreiber, reminds viewers of what a name can come to represent... FastCoCreate.com, May 29, 2015 THE NHL PLAYS THE NAME GAME TO CELEBRATE THE STANLEY CUP FINALS Every player has a name. Not every one gets it enshrined on the Cup… ScreenMag.tv, May 22, 2015 Cutters Studios Los Angeles Lands Jessica Locke as Director of Business Development ...Locke is equally optimistic about her new role with Cutters. "The success of Cutters is accelerating, and joining a company with such a great foundation inspires and excites me. They have an exceptional team in the LA office, and I'm looking forward to being part of another thriving business with incredible growth potential..." TheInspirationRoom.com, May 21, 2015 Jake from State Farm meets Cone Heads ...Editors were Grant Gustafson and Aaron Kiser (online videos) at Cutters with producer Patrick Casey, and Jason MacDonald at No6 with executive producer Corina Dennison... LBBonline.com, May 20, 2015 Cutters Studios LA Lands Jessica Locke as Director of Business Development Locke was previously executive producer for Lime Studios Shots.net, May 20, 2015 Cutters secure Locke Cutters Studios Los Angeles has announced the appointment of Jessica Locke as its director of business development. During her career Locke, who joins from Santa Monica-based sound company Lime Studios, has worked with agencies such as 72andSunny, CP+B, Goodby, Deutsch, RPA, Saatchi & Saatchi and TWBA\Chiat\Day. StudioDaily.com, May 19, 2015 Cutters Studios Los Angeles Lands Jessica Locke as Director of Business Development ...Most recently Locke was the executive producer for Lime Studios, the renowned Santa Monica-based sound company behind mixes for a steady stream of top-tier commercials and entertainment projects... SHOOTonline.com, May 19, 2015 Cutters Studios Los Angeles Lands Jessica Locke as Director of Business Development LOS ANGELES -- Cutters Studios Los Angeles is very proud to announce the addition of Jessica Locke as its director of business development... ReelChicago.com, May 15, 2015 Cutters scores four AICE Awards, Optimus wins one ...Cutters Studios won three Best of Awards, out of nine nominations. New York-based Nadav Kurtz scored two awards, one for Best Online Campaign, shared with Cutters’ Cameron Yergler, for CVS via BDDO, and a third Best in the Under 50K category for Wingmate travel services. Cutters’ Louis Lyne competed with himself with two Ford spots in the Best of Detroit category, winning for a Ford Electric Focus spot for Team Detroit... SHOOTonline.com, May 14, 2015 2015 AICE Awards - Entries from Beast, Cutters and The Mill Earn Three Winners Each ...Cutters editors were recognized with three AICE Awards; in addition to the winners for Kurtz and Yergler, Editor Louis Lyne won in the Best of Detroit category for Ford... LBBonline.com, May 14, 2015 Cutters Tokyo Adds New Colourists & Editor …Cutters Tokyo's executive producer Timo Otsuki added, "These guys have multicultural backgrounds and reams of experience, and they're the very best at what they do. The fact that they love Japan cinches the deal…" Shots.net, May 14, 2015 Triple addition for Cutters Tokyo Conkey, Ritchie and Pickles join editorial company. SourceEcreative.com, May 14, 2015 AICE Leadership Confronts the Critical Issues Facing Post Companies Executive Director Rachelle Madden and an activist board are taking on everything from business practices to technology. PostProductionBuyersGuide.com, May 13, 2015 Cutters Tokyo Grows with Colorists Ben Conkey and Pete Ritchie, Editor Nathan Pickles Cutters Tokyo has welcomed three stellar artists to its roster: colorists Ben Conkey and Pete Ritchie, and editor Nathan Pickles. All bring years of cross-disciplinary experience and sterling global expertise to bear on Cutters' rising demand in the Asian market... SHOOTonline.com, May 13, 2015 Cutters Tokyo Grows with Colorists Ben Conkey and Pete Ritchie, Editor Nathan Pickles TOKYO - Cutters Tokyo has welcomed three stellar artists to its roster: colorists Ben Conkey and Pete Ritchie, and editor Nathan Pickles. All bring years of cross-disciplinary experience and sterling global expertise to bear on Cutters' rising demand in the Asian market… StudioDaily.com, May 13, 2015 Cutters Tokyo Grows with Colorists Ben Conkey and Pete Ritchie, Editor Nathan Pickles …As editorial inquiries from Japan continue to grow, and with China and Southeast Asia expanding at a breathless pace, the company is building on its award-winning achievements, and positioning itself to be the region's premier post-production studio and creative center… Adweek, May 12, 2015 Ad of the Day: SNL's Coneheads Remake the 'Jake From State Farm' Commercial ...Edit: Cutters; Grant Gustafson: Editor; Aaron Kiser: Editor (Online Videos); Patrick Casey: Producer; Edit: No. 6; Jason MacDonald: Editor (Jake); Corina Dennison: Executive Producer... CampaignBriefAsia.com, May 4, 2015 Cutters Tokyo appoints two colorists + an editor "…Ben grew up in the business and knows color, both the theory and technology, better than anyone I have ever met," says McGuire. "And Pete compliments Ben's stylistic approach with his knack for the natural. He's already got a book of Pete Ritchie Japan market work, and we're very lucky to have him…" ReelChicago.com, Apr. 30, 2015 Nine Cutters’ finalists competing for AICE Awards Cutters Studios’ editors and designers in four of its offices made a big splash as finalists for the 2015 AICE Awards, ranking second only to Rock Paper Scissors in the number of nominations it received... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 30, 2015 Top Spot of the Week: Dell’s “Beat Again” Samir Mallal of Smuggler directed this spot, which is the first in Dell’s “Future Ready” campaign out of Y&R New York and VML NY… Editorial Cutters NY Steve Bell, editor; Elizabeth Krajewski, exec producer; Julia Pepe, producer; Casey Swoyer, assistant editor... SourceEcreative.com, Apr. 30, 2015 Cutters Tokyo Brings Three New Artists Cutters Tokyo welcomes aboard three stellar artists -- colorists Ben Conkey and Pete Ritchie, and editor Nathan Pickles. All bring years of cross-disciplinary experience and sterling global expertise to bear on Cutters’ rising demand in the Asian market... ADCglobal.org, Apr. 28, 2015 Gold Winners: #LikeAGirl Also won a SILVER award in the Advertising – TV/Film – Nonbroadcast Commercial category and SILVER in Motion for Direction and Editing. ...Editor: Kathryn Hempel (Cutters)... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 28, 2015 AICE Awards Finalist List ...work from Cutters’ talents ranks second with 9... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 28, 2015 Rock Paper Scissors Tops AICE Awards With A Dozen Nominations; Cutters next with 9 noms, followed by The Mill with 8; 6 for Arcade Edit; 5 for Beast Entries from Cutters’ editors and artists earned nine finalist nominations in such categories as Design for Flavor (Cutters Studios’ design arm) as well as in Dialogue/Monologue/Spoken Word, Online Campaign, Spec Spot, Under 50K, Best of Chicago and Best of Detroit... Columbia College Chicago, Apr. 16, 2015 Columbia In the News ...Cinema Art + Science alumna Kristin Gerhart is featured for her recent promotion to editor at Cutters... Ad Age, Apr. 15, 2015 Applebaum Joins Wondros, Tool Signs Avery and More; All the Latest Production Moves From Around the Industry ...Cutters has promoted Kristin Gerhart to editor. Gerhart has worked for the company since 2008, first in Chicago and since 2012 in California, editing campaigns for BCBG, CVS Health, Esurance, Jack In The Box, Kellogg's, and Toyota among others... BTLnews.com, Apr. 10, 2015 Kristin Gerhart Promoted to Editor at Cutters ...According to executive producer/partner Craig Duncan, not only is she actively sought-after for projects happening all across America, she is also largely responsible for earning many ongoing assignments related to network television upfront presentations... LBBonline.com, Apr. 10, 2015 Cutters Promotes Kristin Gerhart to Editor Kristin has edited campaigns for BCBG, CVS Health, Esurance & Jack In The Box... ScreenMag.tv, Apr. 10, 2015 Kristin Gerhart Makes Editor At Cutters "...Kristin is dedicated, smart, charming and talented, and she's very much a team player who is right there whenever she's needed," Dahlman explained. "She has been cutting for the last year with clients, so we decided it was time to make it official..." shots.net, Apr. 10, 2015 Gerhart made editor US editorial shop Cutters has announced the promotion of Kristin Gerhart to editor. Gerhart joined the company in 2008 following earning a BA from Columbia College Chicago and has since gone on to edit campaigns for BCBG, CVS Health, Esurance, Jack In The Box, Kellogg's and Toyota, among many others. She is currently busy preparing presentations for dozens of new network dramas and comedies for ABC Television. SourceEcreative.com, Apr. 10, 2015 Kristin Gerhart Rises to Editor Position at Cutters Following her interests, she has recently edited director Anthony Vietro's narrative feature film "Collusions," which is set to debut later this year, as well as director Raphael Rogers' dramatic short "Revelations: The Fall" and the half-hour documentary "The Chain" from director Scott Weintrob... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 9, 2015 Kristin Gerhart Rises To Editor Position At Cutters Cutters is very proud to announce the promotion of Kristin Gerhart to editor. The announcement was made by executive producer Megan Dahlman and executive producer/partner Craig Duncan... POST Magazine, March 2015 PEOPLE: Megan Dahlman LA’s Cutters, which also has offices in Detroit, Tokyo and New York, has added Megan Dahlman to its staff as executive producer. For the past 12 years, Dahlman has been VP/executive producer for the bicoastal Union Editorial, which she helped launch in 2003. Previous stints include time with Jigsaw Editorial, Post Logic Studios, and Crew Cuts. Dahlman is a graduate of the University of Denver and has worked on on-air promos and commercials across all media forms. Advertolog.com, Mar. 25, 2015 Time is Ticking ...Production Company: Dictionary Films; Managing Director: Chris Rossiter; Executive Producer: Megan Maples; Line Producer: Lawrence Lewis; Director of Photography: Jordan Valenti; VFX Supervisor: Jason Lowe; Animation, Visual Effects & Finishing Company: Flavor; Editorial Company: Cutters; Editor: Barnett Kiel; Executive Producer: Megan Dahlman; Assistant Editor: David Andreini... Coloribus.com, Mar. 22, 2015 Hyundai: "Time is Ticking" TV Commercial by Innocean, USA, Dictionary Films Flavor, Dictionary Films and Cutters recently teamed up for an ambitious national March sales event campaign for Hyundai and advertising agency INNOCEAN... BestAdsonTV.com, Mar. 21, 2015 Hyundai: Time is Ticking Flavor, Dictionary Films and Cutters recently teamed up for an ambitious national March sales event campaign for Hyundai and advertising agency INNOCEAN... Creativity-Online.com, Mar. 21, 2015 Hyundai: Time is Ticking In Hyundai's "Seize the Moment" sales event spots from Innocean, Sonatas and Elantras race around a clock face to let viewers know time is ticking. SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 19, 2015 Curatorial Committee Set For 2015 AICE Awards ...Cutters Studios’ Hempel said, “I’m honored to be on the Curatorial Committee with a group of colleagues that I respect and whose work I admire so much...” iSpot.tv, Mar. 18, 2015 2015 Hyundai Sonata Seize the Moment Event TV Spot, 'Time is Ticking' A 2015 Hyundai Sonata drives 'round and 'round a ticking clock face to save big during the Hyundai Seize the Moment Sales Event. Time is running out to seize your Sonata today... ARRI.com, Mar. 12, 2015 Director Mai Iskander relies on AMIRA The edit was done at Cutters with editor Kathryn Hempel and the color correction at Flavor. "We had flexibility all the way through post," says Iskander. "It was an easy, fast workflow, with no hoops to jump through." CampaignBriefAsia.com, Mar. 11, 2015 Grey Singapore captures those momazing moments in a new campaign for Scott's ...Editing & Post Production: Cutters Inc., Tokyo; Editor: Ryan McGuire/ Aika Miyake; Colourist : Eric Maurer; Finish: Yusaku Yasuda... Adweek's AgencySpy, Mar. 10, 2015 DDB Chicago Asks, ‘Why 3 Musketeers?’ ...DDB Chicago brought back Mars’ Three Musketeers characters for the first time in over a decade in its new “Why 3 Musketeers?” campaign. The campaign is composed of four videos providing different answers to the question. Each of the spots “features the beloved characters associated with our brand, but in a funny and unexpected way,” 3 Musketeers brand director Allison Miazga-Bedrick told MediaPost... BestAdsonTV.com, Mar. 10, 2015 Scott's: Am I Doing It Right?, 1 Scott's: Am I Doing It Right?, 2 Scott's: Am I Doing It Right?, Extended ...A new campaign by GREY Singapore executed on behalf of Scott's, part of GSK Consumer Healthcare brand portfolio, finds a beautiful and emotional way to answer that: #MOMAZING... MediaPost Marketing Daily, Mar. 10, 2015 Musketeers Characters Are Back For National Video-Driven Campaign ...All end with the message: "3 Musketeers: the perfect amount of chocolate, fluffy, and Musketeer." The four videos are now live on the brand's YouTube channel. They will be promoted on social media, and supported by digital advertising, shopper marketing and public relations... mUmBRELLA, Mar. 9, 2015 Scott’s celebrates a mother’s special moments ...GSK-owned healthcare brand Scott’s has launched a short film to celebrate the role mothers play in raising their children. Titled #MOMAZING, the two-minute film that is to run across the region centres on the moment that a mother witnesses a big leap in her child’s life... CreativeReview.co.uk, Mar. 6, 2015 Feed: Manuel Pérez Peña's interior/production design expertise styles Cutters Studios …given the unique approaches Cutters’ principals have employed over the past 35 years in building their company – and the scale of their operations spanning both U.S. coasts, the Midwest and Tokyo, Japan – appointing Manuel to this position was a natural fit. An in-depth feature story on Manuel appeared on March 4 in Screen Magazine, and his personal website is http://manuelpp.net... Screenmag.tv, Mar. 4, 2015 Manuel Pérez Peña Fuses Interior and Production Design At Cutters Manuel Pérez Peña first started at Cutters Studios in Chicago as an assistant editor following his graduation 14 years ago from Columbia College. Today, he's the company's creative director... AdsoftheWorld.com, Feb. 25, 2015 Cottonelle: Go commando, 1 ...Advertising Agency: Trisect, USA; Chief Creative Officer: Chris Cancilla; Chief Strategy Officer: Gabe Misarti; Executive Creative Director: Kevin Hughes; Group Creative Director: Mel Routhier; Senior Copywriter: Dan Lewis; Senior Art Director: Garrett Fleming; Copywriter: Aaron Vick... AdsoftheWorld.com, Feb. 25, 2015 Cottonelle: Go commando, 2 ...Producer: Corrine Serritella; Director: Fred Goss; Production Company: Company Films; Editor: Matt Walsh; Editorial Company: Cutters; Sound: John Binder; Sound Studio: Another Country... Adweek.com, Feb. 24, 2015 Cottonelle Wants You to 'Go Commando' With a Butt So Clean It Doesn't Need Undies Also, don't throw your panties at New Kids on the Block SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 13, 2015 Falling Letters Give Rise To Wheat Thins Message A billboard carrying an ad with the snack product name “Wheat Thins” across it in all upper case letters is prominent in the background, as a man-in-the-street-type reporter talks to a woman in the foreground. Suddenly three letters from WHEAT THINS fall and crash onto cars in the parking lot below, doing considerable damage... Editorial Cutters Matt Walsh, editor... ACCJ Journal, Feb. 10, 2015 COOL JAPAN | MEDIA - The New Mad Men The evolution and transformation of advertising in Tokyo by Roland Kelts... BestadsonTV.com, Feb. 10, 2015 Esurance: Sorta Greg Bryan Cranston reprises his role as the television world's most famous pharmacist. Agency: Leo Burnett Chicago... BestadsonTV.com, Feb. 10, 2015 Esurance: "Sorta Mom" Esurance via Leo Burnett Chicago debuted its new advertising campaign "Sorta You Isn't You" during one of the biggest media events of the year, Super Bowl XLIX, and also marked its first-ever in-game appearance. The innovative commercials are a bold second act to Esurance's successful post-game Twitter sweepstakes #EsuranceSave30 that aired directly following Super Bowl XLVIII... BestadsonTV.com, Feb. 10, 2015 Esurance: "Sorta Teacher" ...Editing Company: Cutters; Editor: Grant Gustafson... JapanAmerica, Feb. 10, 2015 Cutter's edge: American ad studio takes Tokyo, for The ACCJ ...Cutters Tokyo, the Japanese branch of a veteran US post-production studio, seeks to globalize Japanese advertising by educating and collaborating with domestic clients. The first overseas affiliate of Cutters Studios, founded in Chicago in 1980, opened in Tokyo two years ago. It is the only foreign studio in Japan to have won an award for commercial editing, for its cinematic advertisement of Nike Japan, set in Japan’s hallowed Koshien baseball stadium. “Japan is a top-down, hierarchical society,” said CEO Ryan McGuire. “And that’s been true of the advertising industry...” AnotherCountry.net, Feb. 5, 2015 Another Country Mixes V (Five) for Super Bowl XLIX ...It made headline news on CNN on Jan. 29 when Procter & Gamble’s Always brand and Leo Burnett announced that their award-winning, sensational #LikeaGirl viral video from 2013 would be appearing as a 60-second spot in the Super Bowl… but around here, we’d been dealing with the associated goosebumps since we started working on the new :60 in January. Of course, our history with this amazing project began in Spring 2013, and it has been a constant source of pride here and at our sibling company Cutters, where Kathryn Hempel has expertly crafted all the major campaign deliverables “like a girl...” AdsoftheWorld.com, Feb. 4, 2015 Esurance: Sorta Mr. Craig ...Production Company: Anonymous Content; Director: Tim Godsall... AdAge.com, Feb. 2, 2015 Not Just Views but Real Engagement: Always' #LikeaGirl Is a Super Bowl Winner This isn't views we're counting this time, as basic and valid as those views are. This Super Bowl scorecard tracks activity across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and search that's explicitly related to the commercials, as calculated by iSpot. And iSpot weights the activities, too, so promoting and sharing a video counts for more than just watching it, which in turn is more valuable than just liking or voting for it... AdsoftheWorld.com, Feb. 1, 2015 Esurance: Say my name ...Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago, USA; Chief Creative Officer: Susan Credle; Creative Directors: Brian Shembeda, Jeff Candido; Associate Creative Directors: Rene Delgado, Jono Paull, Kevin Goff; Executive Producer: Matt Blitz... AdsoftheWorld.com, Feb. 1, 2015 Esurance: Sorta your mom ...Editor: Grant Gustafson-Cutters... BRAIN magazine, January 2015 日本市場に向けた初めてのブランディングキャンペーン 理髪店で長い髪を切りに来た女の子に付き添う親友、カラオケ店で肩を組んで熱唱する男友達、風邪をひいた親友のためにおかゆを作りに行く女の子…さまざまな友情のかたちがエモーショナルに映し出されるこの映像は、フェイスブックが初めて日本市場に向けたブランディングキャンペーン。誰にでも友達はいるが、友達とはどういうことだろう？と立ち止まって考えることはあまりない。「一番大切なのは友達でいること」というアイデアをベースに、テレビCM、オンライン、屋外、交通広告、渋谷スクランブル交差点での世界初となる5つの屋外ビジョンを連携させた動画を展開した。また、フェイスブック上でもコンテンツを実施している。「オーディエンスに直接語りかけ、彼の好きな色は何色だったろう？一緒に遊んだ思い出はいつの頃だったか？と広告を見た人が友達について思いを馳せるきっかけをつくろうと思いました」とWieden+Kennedy TokyoのCD アダム コッペルさんは話す。 Adweek's AdFreak, Jan. 30, 2015 McDonald's Unveils Endearing Super Bowl Ad, and Finally Reveals Its Mystery Currency New way to pay... Adweek.com, Jan. 29, 2015 Hugely Popular 'Like a Girl' Campaign From Always Will Return as a Super Bowl Ad P&G brand says video has a lasting impact on girls and boys alike... BTLnews.com, Jan. 26, 2015 Megan Dahlman Joins Cutters as Executive Producer for Los Angeles Studio “...From the moment Craig Duncan and I met Megan, we knew she was the right person to lead our efforts in Los Angeles,” said Cutters Studios president and CEO Tim McGuire. “She has a dynamic personality and a terrific reputation in both the production and postproduction worlds. In fact, everyone we have spoken with has told us how much they love her...” ScreenMag.tv, Jan. 26, 2015 Cutters Lands Megan Dahlman as Executive Producer for Los Angeles Studio ...Cutters editors who make their homes in LA include Chris Hafner, Barnett Kiel, Jacob Kuehl and Adam Parker, each of whom is available for projects anywhere... CreativeCOW.net, Jan. 23, 2015 Cutters lands Megan Dahlman as Executive Producer for Los Angeles studio... ...For the past 12 years, Megan has been VP and executive producer for bicoastal Union Editorial, which she helped launch in 2003 with her fellow Harley's House alumni Michael Raimondi, Einar, Jay Freidkin and Nico Alba... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 23, 2015 Cutters Lands Megan Dahlman as Executive Producer for Los Angeles Studio The leaders from global editorial company Cutters are very proud to announce the addition of Megan Dahlman to their staff as executive producer. The appointment is effective immediately... LBBonline.com, Jan. 23, 2015 Cutters Appoints Megan Dahlman as Executive Producer Megan was previously VP and executive producer for bicoastal Union Editorial shots.net, Jan. 23, 2015 Dahlman joins Cutters Los Angeles studio appoints executive producer... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 22, 2015 Ford's "Happy Solstice" Even on the shortest day of the year, the owners of Ford hybrid and electric cars are able to draw enough energy from the sun to power their vehicles according to an uplifting new ad for the automaker... Post: Cutters, Detroit. Louis Lyne, Editor... Adweek's AgencySpy, Jan. 20, 2015 CAMPAIGNS - Saatchi & Saatchi LA Celebrates Fatherhood for Toyota ...Production Company: Chelsea Pictures; Executive Producer: Jonathan Gribetz; President of Production Company: Allison Amon and Lisa Mehling; Line Producer: Shanah Blevins; Director: Lauren Greenfield; Editing Company: Cutters LA; Executive Producer: Darren Jaffe; Producer: Wendy Umanzor; Editor: Kathryn Hempel; Assistant Editor: Anil Baral; Finish: Flavor... MediaPost People on the Move, Jan. 20, 2015 Heather Richardson, Cutters Cutters added Heather Richardson as a producer. Previously, she was a producer for Cosmo Street Editorial in New York. Adland.tv, Jan. 16, 2015 Toyota Camry presents "To Be A Dad" (2015) 3:10 (USA) Last year, Toyota gave us the One Bold Choice campaign with people driving around in new Toyota Camrys doing very unbold things. Just in time for the Super Bowl however, they've gone and done something interesting, by getting the car out of the mix and focusing on dads. This documentary style ad features dads. That's it. Dads talking about how they've made the bold choice to be a dad... Great-Ads, Jan. 16, 2015 Football Stars DeMarcus Ware, Fred Jackson and More Honor Dads During Super Bowl XLIX for Toyota - "To Be a Dad" Professional football stars DeMarcus Ware, Fred Jackson, Kurt Warner and LaVar Arrington have teamed up with Toyota to honor and inspire dads across the country during this year’s Super Bowl... postPerspective.com, Jan. 15, 2015 Quick Chat: Cutters producer Heather Richardson Cutters in Chicago recently hired producer Heather Richardson, who comes to the editing house after nine years at New York City’s Cosmo Street Editorial. She brings with her a ton of experience working with ad agencies and on commercials. This move allowed Richardson to come back to her home town... Advertising Age, Jan. 14, 2015 All the Latest Production Moves From Around the Industry Cutters Studios, Chicago has hired Heather Richardson as a producer. Richardson has been a producer for Cosmo Street Editorial in New York for nine years, working on projects for the likes of AT&T, DirecTV, ESPN, Geico, GoDaddy, Land Rover, MasterCard, Mercedes, Samsung and Verizon. Prior to Cosmo Street, she was a producer at L.A. visual effects studio a52. BTLnews.com, Jan. 14, 2015 Heather Richardson Joins Cutters "...We feel very fortunate to have Heather as part of the Cutters team,” said Cindy Duffy, director of postproduction for Cutters. “It is so rare that you find someone with so much experience and the exact right skill set for the position you are looking to fill..." LBBonline.com, Jan. 14, 2015 Producer Heather Richardson Joins Cutters Chicago "...I was drawn to Cutters because of the culture that has been cultivated and the family-feel that exists here," she said. "I am super excited to work with the diverse and extremely talented editors on the Cutters roster..." CreativeCOW.net, Jan. 13, 2015 Producer Heather Richardson joins Cutters in Chicago The leaders from global editorial company Cutters are very proud to announce the addition of Heather Richardson to their staff as a producer. The appointment is effective immediately... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 13, 2015 Producer Richardson joins Cutters from New York shop After a 15 year absence including 11 years working for a bicoastal editorial company, producer Heather Richardson decided it was time to come home. On Jan. 5 she joined Cutters Studios as one of five producers for the company’s 11 editors… ScreenMag.tv, Jan. 13, 2015 Producer Heather Richardson Joins Cutters in Chicago "...In addition to knowing the job so well, Heather has an incredibly positive, can-do attitude, but the thing I like most about her is the fact that she just gets it. I am really looking forward to working with her..." SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 13, 2015 Producer Heather Richardson joins Cutters ...Working with top-tier agency executives, some of her most recent projects were for AT&T, DirecTV, ESPN, Geico, GoDaddy, Land Rover, MasterCard, Mercedes, Samsung and Verizon... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 13, 2015 Producer Heather Richardson Joins Cutters in Chicago ...For the past nine years, Heather has been a producer for Cosmo Street Editorial in New York. There, she produced high-profile commercial spots for the company's editors and many leading directors, including Joachim Back, Adam Berg, Bryan Buckley, Harold Einstein, Randy Krallman, Hank Perlman, The Perlorian Brothers, Steve Miller and David Shane, among many others... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 13, 2015 Producer Heather Richardson Joins Cutters in Chicago ...For the past nine years, Heather has been a producer for Cosmo Street Editorial in New York. There, she produced high-profile commercial spots for the company's editors and many leading directors, including Joachim Back, Adam Berg, Bryan Buckley, Harold Einstein, Randy Krallman, Hank Perlman, The Perlorian Brothers, Steve Miller and David Shane, among many others... BRAIN magazine, December 2015 クロスカンパニーの新ブランド「KOE」、ルミネ、フェイスブック ジャパンの広告 誰でも皆、友達がいますが、友達とは一体どういうことだろうと、立ち止まって考えたりはしません。でも、それは実は大切なこと。私たちは、親しい友人関係を表現することで、驚きのあるキャンペーンを作りたいと考えました。そして同時に、オーディエンスに直接語りかけ、彼らが自分自身の友人に思いを馳せるようなものにしたいと思いました。このキャンペーンを見た人が友達に、『この広告を見て君のことが頭に浮かんだ』と言ってくれたとしたら、私たちはすばらしいものを作ることができたのではと思います。 Creativity-Online.com, Dec. 30, 2014 Best of 2014 #1 TV/Film: Always Asks, 'When Did 'Run Like a Girl' Become an Insult?' P&G's Always Brand Aims to Change Perception... Spike.com, Dec. 17, 2014 Funniest Commercials of the Year 2014 - Episode Special Comedian Gabriel Iglesias hosts this year's annual special from Las Vegas, which is packed with commercials from around the world, many being shown for the first time on American television. Featured: State Farm Hans and Franz "Trainers," Courtyard "Make Room for a Little Fun," and Capital One Charles Barkley "Bobblehead." postPerspective.com, Dec. 8, 2014 Quick Chat: Cutters Tokyo’s MD/editor Ryan McGuire Ryan McGuire, who had stints at both Cutters’ Chicago and Los Angeles offices, opened Cutters Tokyo office in 2012, taking on a new market and a new culture. But two things he knew for certain: editing, and that he wanted his staff to operate under one standard principle — if you are not having fun, you’re not doing good work... Time.com, Dec. 2, 2014 Top 10 Powerful Ads - #3, Ford “Upside: Anything is Possible” In February, Cadillac made a commercial that celebrated the luxurious lives of its rich and fabulous customers. Ford’s ad agency, Team Detroit, responded a month later with a perfect parody of its competitors’ ad. Instead of focusing on luxury, this spot appeals to a decidedly more down-to-earth clientele... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 23, 2014 Model Makers: Rebranding & Retooling Creates A New Flavor ...Sol Design FX, a long-standing shop in the Cutters family of companies, changed its moniker to Flavor in August 2013, helping the design/VFX division to attract attention on its own coinciding with the addition of a couple of key new players. Cutters Studios’ CEO Tim McGuire shed some light on the decision to launch Flavor... BTLnews.com, Nov. 21, 2014 Cutters Promotes Aaron Kiser to Editor ...I am incredibly grateful and humbled for the opportunity to continue my career with such an incredible company, and, more importantly, with such incredible people... LBBonline.com, Nov. 21, 2014 Cutters Promotes Aaron Kiser to Editor Kiser has previously led projects for Bayer, Capital One & State Farm CreativeCOW.net, Nov. 20, 2014 Cutters Promotes Aaron Kiser to Editor ...Mentored for more than three years by Cutters editor/partner Grant Gustafson, whose credits include three of USA Today's top ten Super Bowl commercials of all time, Kiser has also been fortunate to work closely and learn from many of the editors at Cutters... postPerspective.com, Nov. 20, 2014 Cutters ups Aaron Kiser to editor Aaron Kiser has been promoted to editor at Chicago-based Cutters, where he has been since 2007. After studying telecommunications at Indiana University, Kiser moved to Chicago and landed an internship with Cutters... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 20, 2014 Cutters Promotes Aaron Kiser to Editor “...Not only have I been encouraged to hone my craft, but I have established many wonderful relationships and friendships with my co-workers and clients. The fact that I am able to do this job on a daily basis makes me a really lucky dude...” SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 20, 2014 Aaron Kiser promoted to editor at Cutters ...According to Cutters’ executive producer/partner Craig Duncan, Kiser has developed a consistent client base and is now regularly requested to edit projects by some of the industry’s top agencies, brands and directors. Over the past year, he has been the lead editor on projects for Bayer, Capital One, Cricket, La Quinta and State Farm, and most recently for the first new work for McDonald’s via Cossette Chicago, which was directed by Tool of North America’s Erich Joiner... CampaignBriefAsia.com, Nov. 14, 2014 Grey Group Singapore wins Global Healthcare Agency of the Year and the Grand Global at the New York Festivals' Global Awards The award-winning "Water-Eye Performance" bagged two Global Awards for its innovative work on the anti-irritant and moisturizing qualities of Eye-Mo (GSK)... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 3, 2014 Cutters Bloodbath Draws 2300 It was a big night for the Chicago creative community last week when more than 2300 people descended on the Bottom Lounge for the annual Cutters Studios "Bloodbath" Halloween Party... SourceEcreative.com, Nov. 3, 2014 Member news from around the world: UN Women ...Cutters Studios was able to make a powerful impact on the HeForShe campaign by addressing the need for a strong public service announcement. Cutters EP Elizabeth Krajewski shepherded the project, working with Cutters Studios Editor Barnett Kiel and Looker director Eden Tyler. The PSA produced by this pairing opened the UN event with Emma Watson... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 31, 2014 Cutters Bloodbath: biggest industry party, anywhere Cutters Studios’ 6th annual Bloodbath in Wonderland Halloween party, unquestionably the biggest private bash in the production industry, anywhere, was attended by an estimated 2,300 guests... LBBonline.com, Oct. 23, 2014 Cutters' Kathryn Hempel Launches 'Make Art. Make Peace' Exhibition Kathryn Hempel, partner and editor at Cutters Studios, is happy to announce the opening of her KH365 art exhibition, featuring the original paintings she created every day throughout the course of 2013... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 22, 2014 Kathryn Hempel, The Editor Behind Grand CLIO Award-Winning Always #LikeAGirl Spot, Launches Art Exhibition Featuring 365 Original Artworks Created Every Day in 2013 KH365 On Display at 515 N. State Street Through 13 November... LBBonline.com, Oct. 20, 2014 W+K Tokyo Launches Facebook's First Japanese Campaign ...Edit Company: Cutters Tokyo; Producer: Megumi Irino; Executive Producer: Timo; Editor: Ryan McGuire; Edit Assistant: Aika Miyake... Creativity-Online.com, Oct. 17, 2014 'You Are Someone's Friend': Watch Facebook's First-Ever Campaign for the Japanese Market Online and Out-of-Home Ad From W&K Wonders If Your Friend Is Thinking About You Too Youmark.it, Oct. 17, 2014 E’ di Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo la prima campagna di Facebook per il mercato giapponese Esordio nipponico per la comunicazione di Facebook. La campagna, ideata da Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo, si ispira all’idea che non c’è niente di meglio che essere amico di qualcuno... Screen Magazine, Oct. 10, 2014 Kathryn Hempel’s Amazing 2013 – Now on Display at 515 N. State St. From the intersection of State Street and Grand Avenue in Chicago passersby can clearly see a large and diverse collection of art decorating the lobby at 515 N. State St; the 365 pieces on display represent the tremendous daily effort of Kathryn Hempel’s 2013... BTLNews.com, Oct. 9, 2014 Editor Andrea Mendoza Signs with Cutters Cutters New York executive producer Elizabeth Krajewski announced the addition of editor Andrea Mendoza to the company’s roster... CreativeCOW.net, Oct. 9, 2014 Editor Andrea Mendoza signs with Cutters "...I'm thrilled to have Andrea as a part of our staff here in New York," Krajewski began. "She has a wonderful energy and a true passion for the art of editing. I feel very fortunate she has chosen to join Cutters upon her return to New York..." LBBonline.com, Oct. 9, 2014 Editor Andrea Mendoza Signs with Cutters NY Mendoza joins the global editorial company from Austin… postPerspective.com, Oct. 9, 2014 Austin’s Andrea Mendoza lands at Cutters NY …Mendoza, whose home state is Texas, started her career in New York City with stints at Epoch Films, Ohio Edit and Mad Mad Judy. Her editing experience includes campaigns for clients such as AARP, Century Link, Dominos, Goya, Home Depot, Snickers and The Texas Lottery. “I’m so excited to be back in the city where it all began,” says Mendoza. ”The minute I set foot into Cutters NY, I knew I had to weasel my way in!” Mendoza joins staff editors Steve Bell, Scott Gibney and Nadav Kurtz… Screen Magazine, Oct, 8, 2014 Cutters, LOOKER Partner For UN 'HeForShe' PSAs ...Ultimately, Cutters Studios executive producer Elizabeth Krajewski was able to make a powerful impact on the HeForShe campaign by addressing the need for a sensational public service announcement through her talented team and contacts, including LOOKER director Eden Tyler... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 8, 2014 Editor Andrea Mendoza Signs with Cutters ...Mendoza joins the global editorial company from Austin, where she has been demonstrating her vast storytelling skills in both the Hispanic and English-language markets for the past eight years, with stops at Beast and charlieuniformtango... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 7, 2014 Dictionary’s new director helmed Bud Light spot WAYMACK, DICTIONARY FILM’S NEW DIRECTOR/DP filmed the entire Colorado town of Crested Butte, population, 1,500, for Bud Light/Energy BBDO’s “Up for Whatever” campaign, in which they painted the main route through the town bright “Bud Light Blue…” …In other Cutters news: Editor Andrea Mendoza joined Cutters Studios’ New York office, from Charlie Uniform Tango in Austin, Texas… Adforum.com, Oct. 6, 2014 UN Women - "#HeForShe" ...HeForShe - UN Women - United Nations Women - - United States - Human Rights - Web Film / Viral - Director, Eden Tyler... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 6, 2014 Cutters Studios Partnership with LOOKER and Director Eden Tyler Creates Powerful PSAs in Support of UN Women's Ambitious HeForShe Campaign Advertising Industry Powerhouses Combine to Help Achieve Impactful "Billion Man Reach" Since 20 Sept. SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 6, 2014 LOOKER Content, Cutters team on UN Women's "HeForShe" Director Eden Tyler of LOOKER Content directed this PSA in which men from a mixed group ranging in age from 23 to 60 take turns speaking up and sharing their heartfelt thoughts on the subject of women’s equality... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 6, 2014 ScreenWork: UN Women "HeForShe" PSAs In these remarkable films produced for UN Women by Cutters Studios in partnership with LOOKER Content and director Eden Tyler, men from a mixed group ranging in age from 23 to 60 take turns speaking up and sharing their heartfelt thoughts on the subject of women's equality. POST Magazine, September 2014 Going Pro: Assistant editor Dustin Kaufman Before earning his degree in Film and Video from Columbia College last year, Dustin Kaufman soaked up all the advice he possibly could from his instructors — many of whom are film/broadcast industry veterans — and from the industry professionals he met through internships with Chicago production and post production companies, including Answers Media, Foundation and Cutters Studios... The New York Egotist, Sep. 28, 2014 UN Women Launches #HeForShe Campaign PSA Are you a #HeForShe? Complete Project Credits: "HeForShe" Public Service Announcements... AdsoftheWorld.com, Sep. 28, 2014 UN Women: HeForShe Production Company: LOOKER Content; Director: Eden Tyler; Director of Photography: Eddie Stephenson; Line Producer: Dorothy Toran; Editorial and Finishing Company: Cutters Studios; Editor: Barnett Kiel... WELOVEAD.com, Sep. 28, 2014 HeForShe ...Editing: Cutters; Barnett Kiel; Music: HiFi Project; Michael Kotch; Sound Design: Another Country... CampaignBrief.com, Sep. 27, 2014 The Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity concludes with awards presentation - Four Grand Prix to Dentsu Tokyo for Honda; Clemenger BBDO Melbourne wins Direct and Branded Content GP ...Grey Group Singapore won the Healthcare Grand Prix for Eye Mo 'Water Eye Performance...' Ryan Mcguire Cutters Inc. Tokyo Editor; Steve Rodriguez Cutter Inc. Tokyo Colorist... Creativity Magazine, Sep. 26, 2014 UN Women: HeForShe Supporting the UN Women #HeForShe movement, men take turns speaking up and sharing their heartfelt thoughts on the subject of gender inequality... ReelChicago.com, Sep. 23, 2014 Burnett/P&G’s #LikeAGirl video wins seven 2014 Clios ...Hempel, a seasoned Cutters’ editor/partner and a long-time favorite of Burnett creative teams, says the video was “very meaningful” to her and she feels honored to have been associated with the game-changing video “that helps empower young girls to be themselves...” Digital Media World, Sep. 17, 2014 RingSide Creative Revs Up a Graphic Spot for Ford’s 2015 Super Duty RingSide Creative and the teams at Flavor, Cutters and Dictionary Films from Cutters Studios all worked together from different cities on a new national spot for Ford Motor Company from agency Team Detroit. Entitled ‘Front and Back’, the 30-second commercial continues the long-running Ford Trucks ‘Rant’ campaign that emphasises bold heroism and reliability. Its hybrid design combines animation, 3D cameras and original live-action footage shot on location in Los Angeles. The spot debuted nationally in August and aired in targeted placements online, during specific broadcasts and on cable... Autodesk.com, Sep. 15, 20114 Flavor: Using Flame Premium to expand their service offerings Driven by a spirit of creative experimentation and close collaboration, Flavor creates visual effects, live action, interactive, and finishing work for commercial advertising clients - including Ford, Mercedes, Arrow Electronics, State Farm, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and Stevens Point Brewery. A sister company of the legendary and multifaceted studio Cutters, Flavor is a collective of designers and visual artists with studios in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York City and Toyko... SourceEcreative.com, Sep. 8, 2014 Agency Creatives "...Brad Tucker and his team at RingSide/Flavor/Cutters hit it perfectly. In fact, it was difficult to choose from the multiple options they provided. It was a great experience because they guided the project through every phase..." LBBonline.com, Aug. 31, 2014 Team Detroit's Animated Rant on the Ingredients of Ford's Super Duty Agency selects RingSide Creative, Flavor, Dictionary Films and Cutters for Ford "Rant" showcase... ReelChicago.com, Aug. 29, 2014 Camp Kuleshov winners did their AICE employers proud These three films were the ‘80s Mixtapes” themes required for use in all entries... Optimus aced five of the 14 prizes, while Cutters Studios scored four, The Colonie, three and one each for Beast, Particle and Earhole Studios... Digital Arts Magazine, Aug. 28, 2014 Making the most of a mixed-media message for Ford Trucks Cutters Studios and Ringside Creative mix design, animation and live-action footage for Saul-Bass inspired spot... AdsoftheWorld.com, Aug. 27, 2014 Ford 2015 Super Duty: Front and Back Advertising Agency: Team Detroit, USA; Group Creative Director: Brad Hensen; Creative Director: Beth Hambly; Executive Producer: Bob Rashid... BestAdsonTV.com, Aug. 27, 2014 Ford Trucks: Ford 2015 Super Duty "Front and Back" Together with Team Detroit, the end-to-end commercial design and production teams comprised of affiliated companies RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios divisions Flavor, Cutters and Dictionary Films stand behind this new national spot for Ford Motor Company... CreativeReview.co.uk, Aug. 27, 2014 2015 Ford Super Duty Front and Back Together with Team Detroit, the end-to-end commercial design and production teams comprised of affiliated companies RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios divisions Flavor, Cutters and Dictionary Films are very proud to detail their contributions to a new national spot for Ford Motor Company... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 27, 2014 For Ford, Team Detroit Picks Ringside, Cutters Studios The end-to-end commercial design and production teams comprised of affiliated companies RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios divisions Flavor, Cutters and Dictionary Films are very proud to detail their contributions to a new national spot for Ford Motor Company from Team Detroit... CreativeCOW.net, Aug. 26, 2014 Team Detroit Selects RingSide Creative, Flavor, Dictionary Films and Cutters to Showcase Ford 2015 Super Duty in Bold New Style ...Entitled "Front and Back," the :30 spot extends the long-running Ford Trucks "Rant" campaign with a bold, powerful homage to heroism and reliability, using a hybrid design and animation style and original live-action footage shot on-location in Los Angeles. The spot debuted nationally earlier this month and will continue to air in targeted placements online, during high-profile broadcasts and on cable... Great Ads, Aug. 26, 2014 New Ford 2015 Super Duty "Front of your Truck" Ad RingSide Creative and Cutters Studios divisions Flavor, Cutters and Dictionary Films share their recent Ford Trucks project created through Team Detroit. Entitled "Front and Back," the :30 spot extends the long-running Ford Trucks "Rant" campaign with a bold, powerful homage to heroism and reliability... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 26, 2014 Team Detroit Selects RingSide Creative, Flavor, Dictionary Films and Cutters To Showcase Ford 2015 Super Duty In Bold New Style "...Over the past couple of years, the visual inspiration for our F-150 Rant campaign has been the work of Saul Bass," explained Brad Hensen, group creative director at Team Detroit. "We've tried to have a lot of fun with positive and negative space. For Super Duty, we wanted to keep a sense of that visual language, but give it its own identity..." WELOVEAD.com, July 28, 2014 Always #LikeAGirl ...Editing: Cutters; Kathryn Hempel, Editor... Adeevee.com, July 22, 2014 Always: #LikeAGirl ...Procter & Gamble and Leo Burnett Chicago kicked off an epic battle to make sure that girls everywhere keep their confidence throughout puberty and beyond, and making a start by showing them that doing it #LikeAGirl is an awesome thing... Lürzer's Archive, July 22, 2014 CAMPAIGNS: ALWAYS WANTS TO TRANSFORM THE WAY WE USE 'LIKE A GIRL' ...The campaign, from ad agency Leo Burnett features a video from Lauren Greenfield (Queen of Versailles) asking girls and young women what it means to do something “like a girl.” Their responses, which vary by age group, is the fuel for the brand’s push for people to shift their thinking... ReelChicago.com, July 15, 2014 Burnett’s P&G "#LikeAGirl" video rocks record views ...The editorial honors went to Cutters. It was fitting that partner/editor Kathryn Hempel, one of the first female editors in Chicago, edited the video. She was assisted by Dana Katz. Patrick Casey produced... BestAdsonTV.com, July 2, 2014 Always: #LikeAGirl - Top 6: July 2nd 2014 ...Procter & Gamble and Leo Burnett Chicago kicked off an epic battle to make sure that girls everywhere keep their confidence throughout puberty and beyond, and making a start by showing them that doing it #LikeAGirl is an awesome thing... Creativity Magazine, July 2, 2014 When Did 'Run Like a Girl' Become an Insult? P&G's Always Brand Aims to Change Perception... POST Magazine, June 2014 People: Julie Pepe Julia Pepe has joined the team at NY-based editorial company Cutters. She will serve as producer, and having lived and worked in Chicago, brings a Midwest style to her work... AdsoftheWorld.com, June 30, 2014 Always: Stay on Top of Your Game Using #LikeAGirl as an insult is a hard knock against any adolescent girl. And since the rest of puberty's really no picnic either, it's easy to see what a huge impact it can have on a girl's self-confidence. We're kicking off an epic battle to make sure that girls everywhere keep their confidence throughout puberty and beyond, and making a start by showing them that doing it #LikeAGirl is an awesome thing... Campaign, June 30, 2014 The Work: Always "#LikeAGirl" by Leo Burnett ...Editor: Kathryn Hempel; Editing company: Cutters... shots.net, June 30, 2014 Always Aims to Change Perceptions The phrase ‘like a girl’ should never be used as an insult, but in today’s society it is too often used negatively – to run, act, fight or swim ‘like a girl’ seems to actually mean something along the lines of to ‘run ridiculously’, to ‘act annoyingly’, to ‘fight feebly’ or to ‘swim slowly’. However, a new campaign created by Leo Burnett Chicago for P&G’s Always brand aims to challenge these common perceptions... universal positive, June 4, 2014 Flavor's on the rise with Cutters Studios... It's been almost 10 months since Cutters Studios rebranded its design and VFX division, which since 1997 had built a solid reputation in Chicago as Sol Design FX. With the addition of ECD Brad Tucker and EP Darren Jaffe, last August the company opened-up shop in Santa Monica and began life with a new name: Flavor... MediaPost.com, May 27, 2014 People on the Move - Cutters; Julia Pepe Cutters hired Julia Pepe as a producer. ReelChicago.com, May 19, 2014 Cutters wins AICE’s Best of Chicago, 2 other awards Cutters Studios and its design division Flavor were among four post houses that came away with top awards from the AICE Awards gala presentation in New York last Friday – one of them being “Best of Chicago” for an IBM spot edited by Michael Lipper for VSA Partners... adeevee.com, May 18, 2014 hhgregg: Happy Home ...VFX: Flavor. SPX: Flavor. Editorial: Cutters Studio. Editor: Kathryn Hempel. Music Editing: Another Country... Screenmag.tv, May 16, 2014 2014 AICE Award Winners Announced Winners and the Best in Show for the 2014 AICE Awards were announced at a gala event in New York last night with four post production companies tied for the top spot in the awards ranking with three AICE Awards each: Cut+Run, which won for work from its London and L.A. offices; Cutters Studios, which earned recognition for work from its Cutters editorial company and Flavor, its visual effects and design studio; Rock Paper Scissors; and Umlaut... SHOOTonline.com, May 15, 2014 2014 AICE Award Winners Announced Cut + Run, Cutters Studios, Rock Paper Scissors and Umlaut top list of winning companies with three AICE Awards each as Lively Group’s John Palestrini is inducted into the Hall of Fame at gala event in New York... SHOOTonline.com, May 15, 2014 A “Fearless” Best in Show Win For Beast’s Lagerhausen At AICE Awards ...The other top AICE Award winners were four post companies that tied for the most honors with three apiece: Cutters Studios, which earned recognition for work from its Cutters editorial company and Flavor, its visual effects and design studio... SHOOTonline.com, May 9, 2014 Street Talk for May 9, 2014 ...Julia Pepe has joined global editorial company Cutters as a producer in its NY office. Pepe comes over from mcgarrybowen’s Chicago office, where she was an associate broadcast producer... Screenmag.tv, May 9, 2014 Cutters Adds Former mcgarrybowen Producer Julia Pepe to New York Staff ...A born and bred Bostonian, Julia joins Cutters from mcgarrybowen's Chicago office, where she was an associate broadcast producer. During her nearly three years with the agency, she produced high-profile, cross-media commercial and branded content projects for Cars.com, Disney, Kraft, and Sears... shots.net, May 8, 2014 Julia Pepe heads to Cutters ...New York-based editorial company Cutters has announced the appointment of former mcgarrybowen producer Julia Pepe as a producer. During her three years with the agency Pepe worked on high-profile, cross-media commercial and branded content projects for clients including Cars.com, Disney, Kraft and Sears... BestAdsonTV.com, May 7, 2014 hhgregg: Happy Home: Boxes hhgregg enlisted the help of its creative agency of record Leo Burnett Chicago to create a new campaign "Happy Home." The work signals a transformation of the retailer as brand position to emphasize the joy purchasing appliances, electronics and furniture at hhgregg brings to their customers' homes... Coloribus.com, May 7, 2014 hhgregg: "Happy home, boxes" TV Commercial by Leo Burnett, Chicago, Cap Gun Collective ...VFX/SPX: Flavor. Editorial: Cutters Studio. Editor: Kathryn Hempel. Music Editing: Another Country... LBBOnline.com, May 7, 2014 Cutters Adds Julia Pepe To New York Staff "...My experiences working with the staff of Cutters have all been extremely positive, and I’m very excited to join the staff of the company's very first office on the East Coast," she said... LBBOnline.com, May 7, 2014 Happy Home: Boxes ...Music Production: Another Country; Editor: Kathryn Hempel. Edit Company: Cutters. Post Production / VFX: Flavor... PostPerspective.com, May 7, 2014 Cutters adds former agency producer Julia Pepe New York — Cutters, has added Julia Pepe to its New York staff as a producer. This editing and post house also has offices in LA, Chicago, Detroit and Tokyo... SHOOTonline.com, May 7, 2014 Cutters Adds Former mcgarrybowen Producer Julia Pepe to New York Staff "...Coming from the agency side of the business, Julia is very much aware of the entire creative process, from start to finish," said Elizabeth Krajewski, executive producer for Cutters. "She is from the East Coast, but having lived and worked in Chicago, she brings a little Midwest to her style of producing. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have her onboard as we grow our New York team..." AdsoftheWorld.com, May 6, 2014 hhgregg: Happy Home, Boxes ...VFX/SPX: Flavor; Editorial: Cutters Studio; Editor: Kathryn Hempel; Music Editing: Another Country... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 30, 2014 Cutters Nabs Seven AICE Award Noms Finalists for the 2014 AICE Awards have been announced and Chicago-headquartered Cutters Studios nabbed seven finalist nominations... ReelChicago.com, Apr. 29, 2014 Cutters a leader in AICE Awards with 7 finalists nods Cutters is doing Chicago proud in the 2014 AICE Awards by having scored seven nominations, out of 90 US/Canadian nominees in 30 categories. Cutters and Beast, with two finalists, compete for the Best of Chicago, and Cutters/Detroit made it into Best of Detroit... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 29, 2014 Cut+Run’s Dozen Nominations Top Field For 2014 AICE Awards Umlaut scores eight finalists, followed by Cutters with seven and Arcade Edit with six... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 18, 2014 Content Creation--Multiple Disciplines ...First, we had the chance to bring in a lot of supremely talented artists to help us create something new that is also very far-reaching and useful for a massive global brand; also, this was the perfect way for us to get up-to-speed with the many facets of Cutters Studios, including our Flavor colleagues in Chicago. While we were participating in creating this campaign for Karsh Hagan and Arrow, we were busy outlining our plans to get back to our design motion graphic roots, develop solid collaborative relationships with our clients, and build a solid foundation that will also us to keep our focus on being creative problem solvers... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 11, 2014 Chicago Film Honors Television Work Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival have announced the winners for the 50th Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards with Silver Hugo Awards going to Cutters, Leo Burnett, mcgarrybowen and Beast Editorial... SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 9, 2014 Accomplished Producer Rebecca Smialek Returns to Detroit as Director of Business Development for Cutters The leaders from global editorial company Cutters are very proud to announce the addition of Rebecca Smialek to their staff in the position of director of business development. The appointment is effective immediately... ReelChicago.com, Apr. 2, 2013 Two L.A. design experts join Cutters’ Flavor division When he heard that L.A.-based SuperFad design studio had closed, Cutters Studios’ CEO Tim McGuire wasted no time in hiring SuperFad’s two highly regarded design specialists for Cutters’ newly revised design division... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 2, 2014 Karsh Hagan, Flavor Creative Innovative 'Five Years Out' Campaign ...As a key element of Cutters Studios, Flavor draws on the strengths of global editorial company Cutters and audio experts Another Country, among others. For their biggest assignment since joining Flavor last September, executive creative director Brad Tucker and executive producer Darren Jaffe seized this project as an opportunity to showcase these unlimited production capabilities and their own passions for spectacular creative projects... ReelChicago.com, Apr. 1, 2014 Flavor’s 8 spots over 6 months for global tech giant The Santa Monica branch of Flavor, Cutters’ creative design studio, spearheaded a massive live action and animation project for $21.4 billion global giant Arrow Electronics via Denver–based Karsh Hagan agency of Englewood, Colorado, delivering eight spots over six months of production. “It was a massive undertaking from a technical standpoint, because the eight spots didn’t share a lot of creativity other than the story,” relates Flavor/LA executive producer Darren Jaffe, who with ECD Brad Tucker joined Flavor last September… Creativity-Online.com, Mar. 31, 2014 Arrow Electronics, Inc: Value Recovery Courtesy of Karsh Hagan, Arrow & Flavor: "New thinking. New materials. New standards. New everything. But what happens once it all becomes obsolete?" LBBOnline.com, Mar. 28, 2014 Karsh Hagan Turn to Flavor for Series of Spots for Arrow Electronics ...Over the past six months, under the vision and creative direction of Arrow's VP of corporate communications Richard Kylberg and his colleagues, Karsh Hagan and Flavor have produced eight innovative spots artfully conveying Arrow's "Five Years Out" brand messaging... Screenmag.tv, Mar. 28, 2014 AICE Names Rachelle Madden New Executive Director ...Madden assumes the full-time position on June 1, and will simultaneously step down as Co-President of AICE’s International Board, a position she assumed with Craig Duncan of Cutters in Chicago on the first of this year. She will also be departing from her current position as Managing Director of Poetica, the visual effects and design arm of the New York and L.A.-based editorial house jumP... SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 27, 2014 Karsh Hagan Turns to Flavor for Colorful, Innovative Series of Spots Artfully Conveying Arrow Electronics' "Five Years Out" Brand Messaging The leaders from branding, advertising and marketing agency Karsh Hagan and creative production studio Flavor are very proud to reveal their collaborations on behalf of Arrow Electronics. Over the past six months, under the vision and creative direction of Arrow's VP of corporate communications Richard Kylberg and his colleagues, Karsh Hagan and Flavor have produced eight innovative spots artfully conveying Arrow's "Five Years Out" brand messaging... BestAdsonTV.com, Mar. 27, 2014 Arrow Electronics, Inc.: Arrow "Value Recovery" ...Design & Production Company: Flavor; Executive Creative Director: Brad Tucker; Executive Producer: Darren Jaffe; Senior Producer: Sarah Casillas; Art Directors: Chris Anderson, Pablo Gostanian, Moises Arancibia, Juan Pablo Sciaccaluga, Pablo Ganzalez... The Denver Egotist, Mar. 27, 2014 Denver's Karsh Hagan Shows Us How Arrow Is Inspiring Innovation Five Years Out What does it mean to be “Five Years Out?” For Karsh Hagan client, Arrow Electronics, it means helping innovators shape the tangible future in innovative ways. To bring that platform to life, Karsh Hagan partnered with LA-based motion graphics company, Flavor... ReelChicago.com, Mar. 27, 2014 “Chicago Fire” actor to receive Film Fest TV Award ...Among last year’s top winners, Gold and Silver Hugos were awarded to Icon Films, Yap Films, WDR, THIRTEEN, Leo Burnett, mcgarrybowen, Yessian Music, Burrell, and Cutters. The event has honored Kelsey Grammer, Bill Kurtis, Carol Marin, FRONTLINE, Ruth L Ratny, Leo Burnett and ESPN Films, among others... AdsoftheWorld.com, Mar. 26, 2014 Arrow Electronics: Value Recovery ...Color: Steve Wood, Elliot Nevills; Finishing: Brian Higgins, Matt Lydecker; Editorial Company: Cutters; Editors: Jacob Kuehl, Barnett Kiel; Executive Producer: Josianne Cote; Audio Company: Another Country; Sound Engineer: Mike Regan; Executive Producer: Tim Konn... Advertising Age, Mar. 26, 2014 Arrow Electronics Gets Animated in Next Phase of Rebranding ...Neighboring ad agency Karsh Hagan took that challenge and enlisted LA-based production studio Flavor to help tell more of the company's story... AWN.com, Mar. 26, 2014 Flavor Creates Colorful New Campaign for Arrow Branding, advertising and marketing agency Karsh Hagan and creative production studio Flavor team up on a colorful new campaign for Arrow Electronics... LBBOnline.com, Mar. 22, 2014 Flavor Announce Promotion of Brian McCauley to CD "...Brian is so talented and he has a great understanding of client needs," Cohen began. "He understands what they are hoping to achieve and he has a great way of introducing them to new ways of looking at a project. Brian is smart and very organized, and we know he will do well leading the Flavor design team..." Screenmag.tv, Mar. 21, 2014 Thornley to HUM, Brian McCauley New Flavor Creative Director The leaders from creative production studio Flavor are very proud to announce the promotion of Brian McCauley to the position of creative director. According to executive prducer Neal Cohen, the appointment is effective immediately... ReelChicago.com, Mar. 20, 2014 CUTTERS’ DESIGN FLAVOR DIVISION... ...promoted designer/animator Brian McCauley to creative director from senior designer at Flavor. McCauley had been director and creative lead for Bridges Media for seven years. He had freelanced as a CD and 2D/3D specialist for a year, including Flavor, joining the company fulltime in 2013... SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 19, 2014 Flavor promotes Brian McCauley to creative director Creative production studio Flavor has promoted Brian McCauley to creative director. A well-known designer, animator and creative director, McCauley is a graduate of the Art Institute of Houston and the Illinois Institute of Art. In 2005 he landed as... Screen Magazine, Mar. 17, 2014 Mobility Here's some new work from Chicago and LA-based creative production company Flavor for Arrow Electronics, Inc. through Denver-based advertising agency Karsh Hagan. The “Mobility” spot, which is one of eight spots Flavor has created for the agency’s “Five Year Olds on Five Years Out” campaign for Arrow, and the newest one to debut on the brand’s YouTube channel… Advertolog.com, Mar. 15, 2014 WATER EYE PERFORMANCE ...Advertising Agency: Grey Group Singapore, Singapore; Till Hohmann Grey Group Asia Pacific Executive Creative Director; Antonio Bonifacio Grey Group Singapore Creative Director; Andrew Siebert/Darren Leong/Luis Fabra Grey Group Singapore Creative Team; Brendan Cravitz Grey Group Singapore Executive Producer... AdsoftheWorld.com, Mar. 14, 2014 Arrow Electronics: Mobility …Design & Production Company: Flavor; Executive Creative Director: Brad Tucker; Executive Producer: Darren Jaffe… The Chicago Egotist, Mar. 14, 2014 Five Year Olds on Five Years Out Local production company, Flavor, recently did some cool work for Arrow Electronics with Karsh Hagan ad agency in Denver. Advertolog.com, Mar. 13, 2014 Arrow Electronics Adverts & Commercials Archive: Mobility One of eight spots created by the LA- and Chicago-based creative production company Flavor for Arrow Electronics, Inc. through Denver-based advertising agency Karsh Hagan… BestAdsonTV.com, Mar. 13, 2014 Arrow Electronics, Inc.: Arrow "Five Year Olds on Five Years Out" Campaign "Mobility" One of eight spots created by the LA- and Chicago-based creative production company Flavor for Arrow Electronics, Inc. through Denver-based advertising agency Karsh Hagan. "Smarter. Faster. Better Aligned. Mobility is a major force. It's changing human culture and business on a global scale. And it's nowhere near achieving its full potential." Creativity-Online.com, Mar. 12, 2014 Arrow Electronics, Inc: Arrow Creative production company Flavor is very proud to share this work created for Arrow Electronics, Inc. through advertising agency Karsh Hagan… WELOVEAD.com, Mar. 12, 2014 Mobility …Brand: Arrow Electronics; Agency: Karsh Hagan, Denver, United States… Arisa-Oikawa.jimdo.com, Mar. 7, 2014 Oikawa Arisa at Cutters Tokyoは展示終了しました このたび機会をいただきまして 東京都恵比寿にあります「cutters tokyo」という映像制作スタジオで 作品を展示することになりました。 ReelChicago.com, Feb. 21, 2014 Cutters’ Flavor adds Elliott as third Flame artist Cutters’ Flavor design division expanded again to 12 with the addition of Flame artist Christopher Elliott, who moved after a 16-month stint at Utopic and a decade at Red Car Chicago, with the title of director of finishing at both... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 20, 2014 Christopher Elliott Joins Creative Production Studio Flavor as Finishing/VFX Editor Elliott joins Flavor from Utopic, where he was director of finishing. Prior to that, he held staff positions with Red Car/Chicago and Optimus. "I am very excited to join the team at Flavor," Elliott began. "Each of their staff artists have outstanding reputations for being on the leading edge of compositing and finishing. I first met Flavor creative director Brian Higgins several years ago, and he is yet another artist I truly admire. As a group, Flavor has excellent designers and finishers who work very closely together, and the end product is always top-notch." white-screen.jp, Feb. 20, 2014 視聴率46.4％！ 世界のトップクリエイティブが集結した「第48回スーパーボウル」から、white-screen.jpオススメCM大特集!! Chrysler「America's Import」 dir: Arnaud Uyttenhove｜a: Global Hue｜prod co: Caviar｜ed co: Cutters Screenmag.tv, Feb. 19, 2014 FUNEMPLOYED Back in Business ...The team plunged into this third season with their most ambitious storyline, largest cast, and most robust camera and production crew. The FUNEMPLOYED gang pulled from every source they knew, from the good folks at Cutters to indie filmmakers and local creatives, to get this thing made... Aah-xx.com, Feb. 15, 2014 ユイ・ステファニー × cutters tokyo 誕生日・年齢・血液型がまさかの一致。 偶然出会った親違いの双子シスターでありソウルメイト。 そして大好きなアーティストであるユイ・ステファニー。 西日本在住の彼女、最近東京でぐいぐい活動していて わたしは広報担当というつもりのパシリ＆お宿として熱くサポートしている。 Screenmag.tv, Feb. 10, 2014 Up & Coming Editor: Patrick Duffy This week, as in years past, SCREEN is featuring some exciting new up and coming editorial talent. First up: Patrick Duffy, Cutters Detroit... AAFKC.com, Feb. 5, 2014 Hint Experiential Teams with Cutters in New York Hint (formerly T2) recently began a collaboration with Cutters Studios and, as of Jan. 2, is sharing space and resources with Cutters in its trendy new SoHo offices. Hint’s decision to expand to New York triggered a rebranding of Rogers’ 23-year old T2 Studios, with 33 employees producing broadcast, digital content and experience... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 4, 2014 ScreenWork Video: Pizza Hut "Boom" ...Editorial: Cutters, Chicago, IL; Jacob Keuhl, Editor; Patrick Casey, Executive Producer... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 3, 2014 Monday Morning Quarterbacking: Super Bowl Ad Feedback ...Meanwhile, continued Day, “the Bob Dylan spot for Chrysler was also a standout for me, although to a lesser extent than the previous Clint Eastwood spot. Maybe I was somehow expecting more magic this time round. Nonetheless, it continued to make this Denver fan want to root for Detroit...” SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 3, 2014 ScreenWork Video: Fiat Chrysler's "America's Import" ...Editorial: Cutters, Detroit; Kevin O’Brien, editor; Mike Moore, assistant editor. Post: Ringside Creative, Detroit; Ron Moser, Heather Marschall, online editors... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 2, 2014 A Safety-First Crop Of Super Bowl Commercials ...Chrysler had a two-minute ad starring music legend Bob Dylan discussing the virtues of having cars built in Detroit, a theme the car maker has stuck with in previous ads with rapper Eminem and actor Clint Eastwood. "Let Germany brew your beer. Let Asia assemble your phone. We will build your car," Dylan said in the ad... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 24, 2014 Impromptu Performance ...For Hafner and Kuehl, who teamed-up to co-edit this first "Music Unleashes Us" campaign video, it was a phenomenal opportunity to work with Stephens, director of photography Stefan Czapsky, TBWAChiatDay's stellar team and the star on-screen talents. According to Hafner, who took the lead on the project, the agency's creative directors Bob Rayburn and Rick Utzinger, senior art director Jenn Tranbarger, senior copywriter Anna Sanguinetti and senior producer David Hoogenakker gave him the scoop on the unique production approach... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 21, 2014 Cutters Editors Dial-In Impromptu Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Bus Performance in TBWA\Chiat\Day's GRAMMY Awards Campaign Directed by Tool's Geordie Stephens Editors Chris Hafner and Jacob Kuehl from the global editorial company Cutters are very proud to detail their artistry behind the sensational new GRAMMY Award promotional video from TBWA\Chiat... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 20, 2014 Hint experiential teams with Cutters in New York Designer Claudia Chagui moved to New York from Chicago on Jan. 2 and barely had time to hang up her clothes before stepping into her new role as creative director and business lead for Hint, an experiential design firm... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 10, 2014 Rep Report for January 10, 2014 ...Hello Tomorrow’s Mary Eiff and Michelle Stuart will represent Cutters Studios newest office in New York City for the East Coast market. Based in Chicago, Cutters Studios also m aintains offices in L.A., Detroit and Tokyo... Screenmag.tv, Dec. 13, 2013 Burke Moody To Depart AICE ...The news of Moody’s pending departure was announced by current AICE International Board President Clayton Hemmert of Crew Cuts and incoming International Board Co-Presidents Craig Duncan of Cutters and Rachelle Madden of Poetica... Screenmag.tv, Dec. 11, 2013 Cutters Adds Editor Gibney To NYC Office Award-winning editor Scott Gibney is the latest to join Cutters Studios’ growing NYC office. Some of his credits include Verizon, Ritz Crackers, Time Warner Cable, Doritos and Clearasil... Screenmag.tv, Dec. 5, 2013 In Case You Missed It Flavor, Cutters Studios' design division, is behind this year's memorable AICP Midwest show opening. When selected for the task, Chris Anderson, creative director for Flavor's Chicago office and the Chicago team knew immediately that they wanted to create the unconventional. BestAdsonTV.com, Dec. 3, 2013 Cricket Wireless: Half is More This holiday campaign from agency TPN, Cap Gun Collective and director Alex Fendrich uses a witty, helpful young man to communicate that Cricket is half the price of competitors. Editorial Company: Cutters. Editor: Matt Walsh... Coloribus.com, Dec. 3, 2013 Cricket Wireless: "Gift Wrap" TV Commercial by TPN, Cap Gun Collective Cricket Wireless: "Slow Mo" TV Commercial by TPN, Cap Gun Collective Cricket Wireless: "Turkey" TV Commercial by TPN, Cap Gun Collective Brand name: Cricket Wireless; Product: Cricket Wireless; Agency: TPN; Cap Gun Collective; Editorial Company: Cutters. Editor: Matt Walsh... Advertolog.com, Dec. 2, 2013 Cricket Wireless Adverts & Commercials Archive: Gift Wrap Cricket Wireless Adverts & Commercials Archive: Slow Mo Cricket Wireless Adverts & Commercials Archive: Turkey ...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Alex Fendrich; Director of Photography: Joe Zizzo; Executive Producer: Matt Abramson; Line Producer: Kipp Christiansen... ReelChicago.com, Nov. 21, 2013 Cutters’ EP Duncan elected AICE Board co-president AICE’S unprecedented election of co-presidents Cutters Craig Duncan and Poetica-New York’s Rachelle Madden of the eight chapter international organization represents the increasing complexities of the techno postproduction industry and finding ways to resolve those challenges... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 20, 2013 Cutters' Duncan, Poetica’s Madden to Lead AICE Board Craig Duncan, Partner and Executive Producer of Cutters in Chicago, and Rachelle Madden, Managing Director of Poetica in New York, have been elected Co-Presidents of the International Board of Directors of AICE. The pair succeeds Clayton Hemmert, Owner and Editor at Crew Cuts in New York, whose two-year term expires at the end of 2013... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 20, 2013 Craig Duncan, Rachelle Madden Named Co-Presidents of AICE Craig Duncan, partner and executive producer of Cutters in Chicago, and Rachelle Madden, managing director of Poetica in New York, have been elected co-presidents of the International Board of Directors of AICE... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 20, 2013 Filmworkers Cooks Up Dreamy EFX for Latest Aaron Rodgers "Discount Double Check" Spot ...EDITORIAL: Cutters. Matt Walsh, Editor; Patrick Casey, Producer... Ebisu Journal, Nov. 6, 2013 【行ってみた】いつも気になっていたビルに潜入 cutters編 Actually here you are seeing Cutters Tokyo. "I will conduct primarily CM production, video editing, VFX and post-production... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 6, 2013 Filmworkers Helps State Farm Spokesman Aaron Rodgers Find a Seat in “Grill Class” ...EDITORIAL: Cutters. Grant Gustafson, Editor; Matt Walsh, Editor; Patrick Casey, Producer... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 1, 2013 Cutters Nabs Japanese Ad Awards Cutters Studios’ editor Ryan McGuire was awarded both the Grand Prix and the Craft Award for Best Editing at this year’s prestigious All Japan Radio & Television Commerical Confederation (ACC CM) for his work on W+K Nike’s Japan “The Pledge...” BRAIN magazine, October 2013 クリエイターのオフィス訪問 恵比寿駅から少し歩いた坂の途中、壁面を鮮やかな絵で覆われたビルが現れる。入口のフロアにはバーカウンターとアメリカンサイズのソファ。「時々、レストランや美容院に間違えられます」と話すのは、CUTTERS TOKYO代表 ライアン・マクガイヤーさんだ。同社はシカゴに本社を置くポストプロダクション・スタジオ。エディターでもあるライアンさんは3年前から日本市場のリサーチを開始した。そして2年前から東京の拠点となるオフィスを探し始め、昨年4月に地下1階、地上3階、屋上つきの物件を見つけた。リノベーション後、11月にCUTTERS TOKYOとしてスタートしたのである。 Screenmag.tv, Oct. 30, 2013 Megan Maples Answers Five Questions ...On the heels of the Cutters Studios Bloodbath last week (1800 guests, by the way) we thought it would be interesting to check in with the face behind the party, Dictionary Films Executive Producer Megan Maples... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 30, 2013 Sam Perkins of the Whitehouse Wins LA Camp Kuleshov Grand Prize Entries from Therapy, Optimus and Cutters also honored... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 24, 2013 Cutters officially opens its New York branch today Today’s the day that Cutters Studios officially throws open the doors of its fittingly stylish New York office down in trendy SoHo – the first Chicago post/production company to expand services in the advertising capital of the world... Screenmag.tv, Oct. 24, 2013 Cutters Studios Takes Manhattan After three years of growth, with a total revamp of their Los Angeles office and new locations opened in Detroit and Tokyo, Chicago-based Cutters Studios has opened a brand new office in New York City... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 24, 2013 Cutters Launches NYC Office Shop opens with EP Krajewski, editors Bell, Kurtz... Screenmag.tv, Oct. 21, 2013 Big Turnout Expected For Cutters Studios' ‘Bloodbath’ The good folks at Cutters Studios send word today that they’ve received a huge number of RSVPs for their annual “Bloodbath” Halloween party, to be held this Thursday at the Bottom Lounge... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 21, 2013 Filmworkers Helps State Farm Spokesman Aaron Rodgers Find a Seat in "Grill Class" ...EDITORIAL: CUTTERS. Grant Gustafson, Editor; Matt Walsh, Editor; Patrick Casey, Producer... Screenmag.tv, Oct. 4, 2013 RSVP For Cutters Bloodbath Want to attend Cutters Studios’ annual Halloween blowout “Bloodbath?” Better RSVP... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 4, 2013 Street Talk ...Sound designer and mixer Drew Weir has just traveled to Another Country, which is Cutters Studios' sound division. He formerly was the head engineer at Vagabond Audio. Weir has worked on commercials (McDonald's, Kraft) and documentary and feature films including the recently released Drinking Buddies. He was nominated for an MPSE Golden Reel for Best Audio Editing for his work on the documentary, The Interrupters. He's also received the New York Art Directors Club Award, several Telly Awards, and the Intercom Awards Special Achievement for Sound Design... Screenmag.tv, Sep. 30, 2013 DDB, BBDO, Ogilvy Execs Speak Tuesday DDB VP/Executive Producer Brigette Whisnant, Ogilvy Creative Director/Partner Tereasa Surratt and Energy BBDO EVP/Group Creative Director Nancy Hannon will be headlining the Producers Panel at tomorrow’s long awaited Advertising Community Shorts Night at the Midwest Independent Film Festival... Screenmag.tv, Sep. 20, 2013 Craig Duncan named Partner at Cutters Studios Craig Duncan has officially joined the partnership team at Cutters Studios. Duncan has served as Executive Producer of Cutters Studios for almost three years and has directly contributed to its whirlwind of growth both across the country and internationally... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 20, 2013 Midwest Report--Production, Post & A Key Advertising Agency Hire ...Multiple winners and honorable mentions went to work from the editorial companies Hootenanny, which won Grand Prizes in the Tent City category for editorial and in the Design category, along with Red Car, the Whitehouse and Beast. Additional winners and honorable mentions went to entries from Cutters, Flavor, Optimus and Earhole... ReelChicago.com, Sep. 19, 2013 Fast-moving Cutters names EP Craig Duncan a partner Cutters’ executive producer Craig Duncan’s organizational and client relations skills and efforts in putting the post/production house on the expansion fast track over the past three years have earned him a partnership in Chicago’s biggest post/production company... SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 18, 2013 Craig Duncan Named Partner at Cutters Studios Craig Duncan has officially joined the partnership team at Cutters Studios. He has served as executive producer of Cutters Studios for almost three years and has directly contributed to its growth both... Screenmag.tv, Sep. 16, 2013 Ad Comm Line-up Announced After a record number of submissions the lineup for the 2013 Advertising Community Shorts Night has been decided, the Midwest Independent Film Festival announced... This year's jury included Chris Claeys, Senior Editor/Senior Partner, Cutters. Screenmag.tv, Aug. 23, 2013 Red Car Assistant Ben Winter Wins Camp Kuleshov ...Additional winners and honorable mentions went to entries from Cutters, Flavor, Optimus and Earhole... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 22, 2013 Winners Unveiled at AICE Chicago's Expanded Camp Kuleshov Competition ...Earning Honorable Mention for their entries were assistants Aaron Kiser of Cutters for "The Saved"... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 21, 2013 Cutters Adds Editor Tim LoDolce; Megan Kirkpatrick also joins as director of business development Editor Tim LoDolce has joined Cutters Studios, coming over from Red Car Chicago. His credits span such clients as DiGiorno, Reese's and Coors Light... LoDolce isn't the only new addition to the Cutters ensemble. Megan Kirkpatrick has come aboard as director of business development for the Chicago office... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 19, 2013 Cutters Studios Welcomes Megan Kirkpatrick ...She starts immediately and will initially focus her attention on Dictionary Films before working with the other brands. “We are in a period of great growth at Dictionary and we are thrilled to have Megan help us get the word out,” said Chris Rossiter, Dictionary Films Managing Director. Kirkpatrick considers herself a bit of creative matchmaker and loves nothing more than finding the right people for each job... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 5, 2013 Tim LoDolce Leaves Red Car For Cutters Editor Tim LoDolce has officially joined Cutters Studios as an editor today, leaving Red Car’s Chicago office... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 5, 2013 Sol Design FX Becomes Flavor, Adds Tucker, Jaffe Newly named shop opens L.A. operation... AdsoftheWorld.com, Aug. 3, 2013 Docomo d-Video: Manual A creative instruction video for NTT Docomo's "d-Video", a VOD service for smartphones in Japan. Editors: Ryan McGuire, Yusaku Yasuda / Cutters Tokyo; Colorist: Steve Rodrigues / Cutters Tokyo... Advertolog.com, Aug. 3, 2013 DoCoMo Adverts & Commercials Archive | Manual ...Production Manager: Satoshi Miyata / morimori; Agency Producer: Misato Tachibana / Mori; Producer: Mitsuru Yamamori / morimori; Cast: Brandon McCuien... Coloribus.com, Aug. 3, 2013 Docomo d-Video: "Manual" Online Advert by Mori Inc., Tokyo Advertising Agency: Mori Inc., Tokyo, Japan; Creative Director: Morihiro Harano; Art Director: Jun Nishid; Technical Director: Masato Tsutsui; Director: Kazuaki Seki / triple-O... Metropolis.co.jp, Aug. 2, 2013 Work/Fun Balance The Tokyo branch of worldwide post-production house Cutters opened doors last November in a stunning four-story building in Ebisu. Its international team of artists already provides creative editorial, sound mastering, color correction and video FX to clients including Softbank, Uniqlo, Asahi Beer and Mercedes, as well as a hub for creative types trying to weave their way through Japanese traditional thinking... ReelChicago.com, Aug. 2, 2013 CBS sitcom has Chicago roots; LoDolce joins Cutters ...On Monday he starts a new career with Cutters, which says they are already loading up a project for him... ReelChicago.com, Aug. 2, 2013 Two L.A. design experts join Cutters’ Flavor division When he heard that L.A.-based SuperFad design studio had closed, Cutters Studios’ CEO Tim McGuire wasted no time in hiring SuperFad’s two highly regarded design specialists for Cutters’ newly revised design division... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 2, 2013 Let Yourself Go There ...In addition to advertising, OKRP is launching an intensive social media campaign in partnership with Social marketing agency SoMe Connect that includes channel integration through Facebook, mobile networks, twitter, and incentive-based rewards and coupons. OKRP partnered with Sol Chicago (a division of Cutters, Inc.) to produce sixteen uniquely designed videos for the campaign that will play on digital billboards as well as online... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 2, 2013 Sol Now Flavor, Adds Former Superfad Staff .It’s a new day for Sol Design FX. It begins with new staff members and a brand new name. The design and VFX arm of Cutters Studios will now be known as Flavor and duo Brad Tucker and Darren Jaffe will join the team working from the Los Angeles office... SHOOTonline.com, July 24, 2013 HiFi Project Chimes In On Chevy's New "White World" Summer Campaign ...Editorial Company: Cutters; Editors: Barnett Kiel, Chris Hafner... SourceEcreative.com, July 17, 2013 Production in Japan In the Japanese production community, creativity is king... BRAIN magazine, June 2013 旅を追体験する企画でファンと深くコミット 富士重工業が、新型SUV「フォレスター」のブランディング、およびプロモーションを目的に、昨年11月にスタートしたコミュニケーション・キャンペーン「FORESTER LIVE」。コンセプトは、＂究極の実証広告＂だ。2012年11月から2013年11月までの約1年間をかけて、世界五大陸・10万キロ、世界中のさまざまな道を走り、その様子を特設サイト、スマートフォンアプリ、テレビCMなどを通してリアルタイムに発信し、フォレスターの走行性能を実証しようというものだ。 SHOOTonline.com, June 26, 2013 HiFi Project Proves Jaguar Is The "Biggest Want" "...We were editing with Barnett Kiel at Cutters," explains Spark44 Creative Director Bruce Dundore, " and he recommended HiFi Project for the music on this particular commercial. I thought they were absolutely terrific, and created a level of emotion for the spot that we needed. They were also great to collaborate with..." SHOOTonline.com, June 18, 2013 Cutters Studios Adds Editor Louis Lyne Editor Louis Lyne, whose credits span such clients as the U.S. Navy and assorted automotive work, including Ford's recent Middle East campaign, has joined Cutters Studios in Detroit... Screenmag.tv, June 17, 2013 Cutters Studios welcomes Editor Louis Lyne ...Son of filmmaker Adrian Lyne, (Fatal Attraction, Flashdance, Jacob's Ladder, Unfaithful), Lyne spent his childhood on movie sets and cutting rooms cultivating his love for storytelling. London-born, he made his way to the states working in places like Istanbul, Vancouver, Toronto and Los Angeles before finally settling in the Detroit area... ReelChicago.com, June 14, 2013 Editor Lyne rejoins old friends at Cutters Detroit It was like coming home, a warm reunion of good friends and colleagues, for senior editor Louis Lyne when he joined the Cutters Detroit 10 days ago, reuniting with Craig Duncan, Cutters Studios’ executive producer and Mary Connolly, Cutters Detroit EP, who earlier had worked together at Griot Editorial... Screenmag.tv, June 12, 2013 Cutters’ Filmmakers Team Up For Kidney Donation Project From volunteering overseas to diving into passion projects, Cutters Studios’ Kristin Gerhart is always looking to make a difference. So when director Scott Weintrob approached Josianne Côté, the Executive Producer in the LA office about Gerhart working on this 5-part series that is designed to provide a compelling portrait of organ donation in the United States, she had to say yes... Screenmag.tv, June 12, 2013 The Biggest Want ...Client: Jaguar. Spot Title: “Biggest Want.” Ad Agency: Spark44. Creative Director: Bruce Dundore. Producer: Jonlyn Williams. Editorial Company: Cutters. Editor: Barnett Kiel... Screenmag.tv, May 29, 2013 Five Questions With SCREEN: Craig Duncan, Executive Producer, Cutters Studios ...Today, Craig Duncan, the executive producer at Cutters Studios, sits down to answer five tough questions from SCREEN... Screenmag.tv, May 22, 2013 Michael Lippert is Cutters Studios’ Newest Editor It’s been quite a year for Michael Lippert. He’s tackled some big name projects including Sears, Sprint, Kraft and IBM. He just finished the third season of his highly-acclaimed web series, Funemployed. And to top it off, Cutters Studios has just promoted him to editor... Screenmag.tv, May 20, 2013 AICE’s High ...Cutters' Vice President Craig Duncan, who also serves as an officer on the AICE Board, explained why the museum was such an appropriate venue for the evening. "We could do it all right here — the pre-party, the show and the after party," he said. "And it’s a part of our history. My favorite is the 'I Love Lucy' exhibit..." ReelChicago.com, May 9, 2013 Capacity crowd for May 16 AICE Awards, tix going fast! ...A STRONG CHICAGO AD CONTINGENT will be packing casual clothes for a weeklong sojourn in the South of France at the 60th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, June 16-22, where advertising industry leaders come to learn and “talk business in a casual way,” as Cutters’ Tim McGuire put it. Cutters will have a major presence there with execs from all four offices... Screenmag.tv, May 6, 2013 Burrell, Leo Burnett, Mcgarrybowen, and Showtime Take Top Prizes at the 49th Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards ...Silver Hugo awards went to Cutters, Leo Burnett, mcgarrybowen, and Yessian Music for commercials, and Icon Films (UK), TVP (Poland), Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Germany), and Yap Films (Canada) for productions... white-screen.jp, May 1, 2013 前代未聞の選手宣誓！ 内容も制作背景も型破りな“ざわついた”CM、NIKE BASEBALL「宣誓」の江藤尚志監督インタビュー！ NIKE BASEBALL「宣誓」 dir: 江藤尚志｜a: Wieden＋Kennedy Tokyo｜prod: AOI Pro.｜ex cd: ケイレブ・ジェンセン、長谷川踏太｜ad: 真木大輔｜c: アンドリュー・ミラー、久山弘史｜a pr: 田中賢治｜account: ライアン・ジョンソン、川崎愛｜pr: 陽智史｜pm: 阪上里沙｜ca: 野田直樹｜art: 柘植万知｜vfx: 大澤宏二郎（IMAGICA）｜sty: 横手智佳｜hm: 森高愛、服部さおり｜location cordinator: グルーヴ、鼓動｜casting: ダイプロ、百武恵美子｜m prod: Stimmung｜m: ガス・コーヴェン｜cast: 大内田悠平｜colorist: 福田康夫（オムニバスジャパン）｜post pr: timo（Cutters Tokyo）｜off ed: ライアン マクガイヤー（Cutters Tokyo）｜on ed: 安田雄策（IMAGICA）｜mixer: 中野徹（IMAGICA） Screenmag.tv, April 30, 2013 Behind the Scenes With Cutters Studios Take a few minutes to watch a behind the scenes video for Cutters Studios work on McGarry Bowen’s spot for Philly Cream Cheese... Dictionary Films - Director: Jay Patton... Screenmag.tv, April 26, 2013 AICE Finalists Announced, Show Set For May 16 ...PUBLIC SERVICE: Jacob Kuehl, Final Cut (now with Cutters LA) - Be Proud Foundation "Versus" 1:00, Phenomenon... Avid Japan Video Blog, Apr. 15, 2013 クリエイティブ集団Cutters日本に上陸。TVCMやPV、短編映画など幅広く制作 Cuttersではエディターはアーティスト、そしてフィルムメーカーとして仕事にアプローチをします。「クライアントや監督が企画しているものを作るのが目的ではなく、一番いいものを作るのが目的です。アメリカでは日本ほど仕事が保証されていません。それに、インターンからエディターになるのは10人に1人、アシスタントからエディターになるのもそれぐらい。頑張らないとなかなかエディターになれないんです。それに、エディターにとって、作品集が自分の履歴書なので、よりよいクオリティを追求する事が重要です。次の仕事を得るためには、自分のポートフォリオが関ってくるので絶対にいい物を作りたい。 リアルとバーチャルの間, Apr. 6, 2013 【クリエイティブ企業】最高のポストプロダクション！Cutters Tokyoの作品はすべて好きです。 cuttersは、シカゴに本拠地を置くポストプロダクションで オシャレで格好良くて最高です。 恵比寿の事務所もこんな感じ！！ white-screen.jp, Apr. 1, 2013 ポストプロダクション界に黒船がやってきた！ 恵比寿に誕生したアメリカン・カンパニー「Cutters Tokyo」 （手前左から）アキ・ミズタニ、ライアン・マクガイヤー、ティモ｜（奥）スティーブ・ロドリゲズ Cutters：受賞歴を誇るエディターのティム・マクガイヤーによって1980年にシカゴで設立。現在、Cutters Studios はDictionary Films（プロダクション）、Picnic（インタラクティブ・ソリューション）をはじめ、5つの部門に成長し幅広いサービスを提供する。東京スタジオのオープンによりロサンゼルス、デトロイトを含む世界4都市での展開となる。代表作としてHalo（X box）のCM「The Life」、FiatのCM「Topless」、短編映画「津波そして桜」等がある。 SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 29, 2013 Rep Report Ashley McKim has joined Cutters LA as its director of business development. She earlier worked as exec producer/head of sales for Beef Films and Chop House Post. Prior to that, she worked on the agency side... Screenmag.tv, Mar. 20, 2013 Ashley McKim Joins Cutters LA Cutters LA welcomes Ashley McKim as its new Director of Business Development, the company announced today... Screenmag.tv, Feb. 11, 2013 Dictionary Films signs Director Eduardo Cintron Dictionary Films has signed Director Eduardo Cintron to their roster, the company, part of the Cutters Studios, announced today... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 26, 2013 Jaguar's "Biggest Want" ...Client: Jaguar; Ad Agency: Spark44, Creative Director: Bruce Dundore, Producer: Jonlyn Williams; Production Company: Wigwam (UK), Director: Alex Feil; Editorial Company: Cutters, Editor: Barnett Kiel; Music & Sound Design Company: HiFi Project, Creative Director/Composer: Paul Robb, Executive Producer: Birgit Roberts... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 24, 2013 Chris Rossiter joins Dictionary Films as Managing Director Chris Rossiter will start the new year with a new gig as Dictionary Film’s Managing Director. Dictionary Films, the production arm of Cutters Studios, has had an exceptional year of growth and continues to expand... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 23, 2013 Chris Rossiter Set To Join Dictionary Films as Managing Director Chris Rossiter will become managing director of Dictionary Films, the production arm of Cutters Studios, effective March 1. Rossiter will be charged with growing the brand by finding new opportunities, recruiting and developing talent, skills he's cultivated during his time as head of production at Leo Burnett... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 21, 2013 Up & Coming Editors: Michael Lippert, Cutters Studios The middle child of three boys, I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I adopted an early interest in the arts. (I was the middle child, so I had to right?) I studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design in GA, where I focused on film and theater, and graduated with a BFA in Film and Television... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 16, 2013 Editor Jacob Kuehl Joins Cutters Jacob Kuehl is the newest editor to join the growing roster at Cutters Studios. Although he will be based out of the LA office, Kuehl will be available to work among Cutters Studio’s four offices... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 16, 2013 Editor Jacob Kuehl Joins Cutters Jacob Kuehl is the newest editor to join the growing roster at Cutters Studios. Although he will be based out of the LA office, Kuehl will be available to work among Cutters Studio’s four offices... Advertolog.com, Jan. 15, 2013 SENSEI (PLEDGE) ...Editing Company: Cutters; Editor: Ryan Mcguire; Post Production: Timo Otsuki... Screenmag.tv, Dec. 19, 2012 Another Country welcomes producer Joanna Woods ...Originally from Kentucky, Woods came to Chicago five years ago. She started in this industry as a receptionist for CRC. She quickly moved into a producer role and found her true love... Screenmag.tv, Dec. 10, 2012 Meet Endust’s New First Family of Clean, The Dustersons ...The series was produced through the Cutters Studios machine. The company managed production, editorial, effects, graphics and sound mix. Picnic New Media, Cutters Studios interactive arm tackled the digital and mobile aspects, creating an integrated digital approach to maximize consumer engagement with the campaign... Screenmag.tv, Dec. 5, 2012 Which Fiat Ad Goes To The Super Bowl? ...That ad, which touts the new 500 Abarth Cabrio includes the tagline “Small, wicked...and now, topless.” It was cut by Cutters’ Chris Hafner... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 30, 2012 New Spot Package For Ford From Team Detroit, Cutters Studios ...The 3-spot package is a visual feast of movement and measure, aligning the athleticism and work ethic of the quarterback with the superior grit of Ford Trucks. Cutters Studios handled the full-service package from production to post... But before Dictionary Films, the production arm of Cutters Studios, could start rolling, they had to overcome several big challenges. Rodgers was only available for eight hours and the three commercials required 37 set-ups in one day... DianePernet, Nov. 20, 2012 CUTTERS EDITORIAL OPENS OFFICE IN TOKYO, JAPAN ....Cutters Editorial, which is one of the the longest standing commercial and film editorial house in the United States, has opened its newest offices in Tokyo, Japan. In 2007, I was introduced to Cutters in Los Angeles, by my then producer Maki Osada, of Radiant Pictures. I was working on a job for a Japanese client which we shot in LA and worked with then Cutters editor Nadia Hennrich, who year later would go on to edit SKATEISTAN and among many other projects, and win Berlin Film Festival Peace Prize for her work. At this time, I also introduced to Ryan Mcguire and Aki Mizutani, who where starting their careers as young editors in the company... LBBonline.com, Nov. 11, 2012 Cutters Studios opens office in Tokyo After U.S. expansion, international presence is added... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 31, 2012 Cutters Studios Extends Reach To Asia, Set to Open Tokyo Shop Cutters Studios is set to open a full service office in Tokyo this month, adding to its facilities in Chicago, Detroit and L.A. The new venture is billed as having the distinction of being the first non-Japanese post house in Japan... Screenmag.tv, Oct. 22, 2012 Cutters Hosts Annual ‘Bloodbath’ Thursday Cutters Studios will be holding its annual “Bloodbath” Halloween party this Thursday, Oct. 25 starting at 6 p.m... Screenmag.tv, Oct. 17, 2012 Cutters Opens Tokyo Office ...Over the last decade, Cutters Studio has added offices in LA and Detroit. Now, with a new international presence added to the mix, they continue to expand their lineup of talent into the Asian market. This new office also has the distinction of being the first non-Japanese post house in Japan... ReelChicago.com, Oct. 16, 2012 Ryan McGuire helms Cutters fourth branch in Tokyo Cutters’ editor Ryan McGuire is a busy guy. Last Friday, he presided over the opening of Cutters new Tokyo office; on Monday he greeted his parents, Ellen and Tim McGuire, sister and brother who flew in from Chicago to attend his wedding Wednesday at a shrine in Kyoto... LBBOnline.com, Sep. 15, 2012 Cutters LA Grows continues growth with new EP The new executive producer is Josianne Côté... Screenmag.tv, Sep. 10, 2012 Sol Names Anderson, Higgins New Creative Directors Sol Design, the visual effects company under the Cutters Studios umbrella has promoted two of its employees to creative directors... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 29, 2012 Cutters LA Names Josianne Côté New EP “...Côté has been a successful Executive Producer in LA for 10 years,” says Tim McGuire, Cutters Studios CEO and President. “She’s done a great job wherever she’s been and we expect her to step right in here and continue at a high level. We’re thrilled to have her with us...” SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 29, 2012 Exec Producer Josianne Côté Joins Cutters LA Cutters LA has brought Josianne Côté on board as executive producer. She succeeds Nicole Visram who is now exec producer at Arcade... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 8, 2012 Return of the California Cows Editorial Company: Cutters, Santa Monica, CA. Editor: Adam Parker. Assistant Editor: Kristin Gerhart. Producer: Sasha Grubor... Screenmag.tv, Aug. 6, 2012 Olympian Work Abounds ...The folks at Cutters Studios have been busy. Another Country worked on a spot for Samsung “The Passing” with Leo Burnett. You can watch it here and another for McDonald’s “Rivals” out of DDB Chicago. They also worked on the 2012 Olympics “From Great Starts Come Great Things” for Kellogg’s with Leo Burnett – see it here. Cutters worked with Sol Design and Another Country for Always in “Protection Talk...” SHOOTonline.com, July 18, 2012 Limey Director Scott Weintrob Takes The Helm To Direct Extensive Cadillac XTS Campaign Via Fallon ...Editorial Companies: Volt Studios/Cutters; Executive Producer: Charlie Lach (Volt); Executive Producer: Nicole Visram (Cutters); Editor: Ryan McGuire... Screenmag.tv, June 27, 2012 PSA Campaign Wins Bronze Lion ...The campaign is the product of creatives at DDB lead by Scott Kemper, executive producer, and Jon Ellis, executive producer of Digital and the teams at Wondros Films and Cutters Studios... Screenmag.tv, May 29, 2012 Behind The AICE Awards: Chris Hafner Among the award-winners at this year’s AICE awards, Cutters’ Chris Hafner took top honors in the automotive category and won best of Chicago for his work on the Fiat spot for Donor staring racing Karl Abarth... SHOOTonline.com, May 18, 2012 11th AICE Awards Last week SHOOTonline provided comprehensive coverage of the 11th AICE Awards. Here's a recap: Steve Gandolfi of Cut+Run, Chris Hafner of Cutters, Luis Moreno of Jump, Marc Stone of 3008 and Mick Uzendoski of Drive Thru Editorial led the field of editors with two wins each. Hafner's cutting of Fiat's "Karl Abarth" commercial earned him wins in both the Automotive and the Best of Chicago categories... ReelChicago.com, May 14, 2012 Cutters wins at AICE; Beast boosts Bradley KUDOS TO CUTTERS for winning three top 2012 AICE awards at the ceremony held Thursday in Marina Del Ray Ritz Carlton. Editor Chris Hafner scored Best of Chicago and Best Automotive for Fiat 500 “Karl Abarth,” and John Binder of Another Country aced Best Sound Design for Allstate... SHOOTonline.com, May 11, 2012 Cutters Tops 11th AICE Awards With Three Wins, Followed By Seven Shops With Two Honors Apiece Steve Gandolfi of Cut+Run, Chris Hafner of Cutters, Luis Moreno of Jump, Marc Stone of 3008... SHOOTonline.com, May 4, 2012 Top Spot of the Week: Ad Council and YourGED.org's "GED Pep Talk Center" ...The pep talkers are Jerry Stiller, Danny Trejo, Ron Perlman, DMC and Chris Lloyd to name a few--all of whom were chosen for their unique communication styles to provide varying levels of encouragement, from subtle to fierce, to those in need of a little motivation... SHOOTonline.com, May 4, 2012 ScreenWork Video: Ad Council and YourGED.org's "GED Pep Talk Center" ...Agency: DDB Chicago, Inc. Ewan Peterson, executive creative director; Matt Collier, Wayne Robinson, creative directors; Scott Kemper, executive producer; Alex Zamiar, Jonathan Richman, associate creative directors; Jon Ellis, director of digital production. Editorial: Cutters; Grant Gustafson, editor; Patrick Casey, producer. Music: HUM Scott Glenn, producer... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 25, 2012 DDB, Ad Council Serve Up GED Pep Talks ....And they couldn’t have pulled it off without their partners, Director Jesse Dylan, Wondros Films, Grant Gustafson and Jaime Valdueza, editors from Cutters and the digital team at picnic new media who created the web interface at http://yourged.org... Screenmag.tv, Apr. 20, 2012 Grammer, Optimus Headline Hugos ...AUTOMOTIVE: Silver Plaque - Karl Abarth, Cutters. Certificate of Merit - Special Editions, Cutters... Screenmag.tv, Mar. 26, 2012 Cutters’ Gerhart Wins Austin MOFILM Cutters Assistant Editor Kristen Gerhart won first place for the AT&T spot “Date Night” in the Austin MOFILM Competition and traveled to SXSW to enjoy a few days... SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 23, 2012 Midwest Series: Business, Creative Prospects For 2012 Tim McGuire, CEO, Cutters, Chicago, on business prospects: "I believe the Midwest agencies are healthier than they've been in the past several years and they seem to be winning back some of the larger consumer accounts. Look at the auto industry, they struggled mightily and that industry is certainly on the rebound. Corporate America may not be adding capacity and hiring as in the past, but they are maximizing efficiency and trying to gain market share through the marketing of their product lines..." SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 2, 2012 Cutters signs editor Matt Walsh ...While adept at varied genres, Walsh has a penchant for big comedy and docu-reality/unscripted campaigns. "I love the most over the top comedy I can get my hands on," he said. "I also like real people stuff. There is nothing more delightful than working with a real reaction to something crazy or surprising." Walsh's credits span campaigns for such clients as Bank of America, McDonald's, Kellogg's, Bud Light, State Farm, Capital One, Advil, Sonic, OfficeMax, Greenpeace, Kraft and Wheat Thins... ReelChicago.com, Mar. 1, 2012 Whitehouse’s Matt Walsh to Cutters as partner/editor In an a seismic personnel move, The Whitehouse’s A-list editor Matt Walsh, joins Cutters March 1 as a partner/editor. He becomes Cutters Chicago’s tenth editor and the total company’s nineteenth, among all its offices in Santa Monica, Detroit, Tokyo and Chicago... Screenmag.tv, Mar. 1, 2012 Matt Walsh Joins Cutters As Partner/Editor Big talent Matt Walsh has jumped over to Chicago-based Cutters from The Whitehouse, joining the company as a partner/editor... Screenmag.tv, Feb. 27, 2012 ‘UNDEFEATED’ takes Oscar ...In the honorable mention category, the short documentary “The Tsunami And The Cherry Blossom” didn’t win its award in the competitive category. It was directed by Lucy Walker (Supply & Demand Integrated) and edited by Aki Mizutani (Cutters)... Screenmag.tv, Feb. 16, 2012 Aki Mizutani talks ‘Tsunami’ in Chicago ...Cutters and Supply & Demand Integrated hosted a private screening of the Oscar-nominated “Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom”, directed by Lucy Walker and edited by Aki Mizutani [of Cutters]... ReelChicago.com, Feb. 2, 2012 Cutters, Moonlink share Jim Talbot’s unique talents ...Award-winning Talbot, who is considered a very respected and high-end editor, joined the companies two weeks ago after a 21 year Detroit editing career. “Jim comes to Cutters with such a broad base of creative talent, it’s hard to isolate one thing that makes him a truly valuable creative partner to clients,” notes Cutters executive producer Mary Connolly... Screenmag.tv, Feb. 2, 2012 Jim Talbot Joins Moonlink Studios, Cutters Jim Talbot has joined Moonlink Studios in Detroit and will be available as both a Director of Photography for Moonlink Studios and a Creative Editor at sister division Cutters Editorial. Moonlink Studios is the production services and studio operations of RingSide Creative... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 31, 2012 Jim Talbot Joins Moonlink Studios, Cutters Editorial Moonlink Studios and Cutters Editorial have added Jim Talbot to their talent rosters. Talbot will be a DP for Moonlink Studios and a creative editor at sister... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 25, 2012 Director Lucy Walker's Tsunami, Grant Orchard's Stroll Earn Jury Prizes At Sundance ...Walker's short was shot by DP Aaron Phillips, who's handled by The Skouras Agency, and edited by Aki Mizutani of Cutters Editorial... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 24, 2012 Aki Mizutani Cuts Academy Award Nominated Film The recent announcement of “The Tsunami and The Cherry Blossom” earning one of five coveted slots for the Documentary Short Subject Oscar is “indescribable” for the film’s editor Aki Mizutani of Cutters Editorial... ReelChicago.com, Jan. 23, 2012 Cutters’ expansion moves beyond L.A. to Asian markets Cutters’ current expansion knows no bounds. Chicago’s biggest post company has just implemented its L.A. operation with two high-profile editors and a Chicago-transferred assistant editor and shortly will be seeking Asian business for its new Tokyo office... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 23, 2012 Cutters Bolsters L.A. Shop With Addition of Editors Parker, Valdueza Editors Adam Parker and Jaime Valdueza have come aboard Cutters, which maintains shops in Chicago, Detroit and Santa Monica. Parker and Valdueza will be based in the Santa Monica office, part of an expansive... Screenmag.tv, Jan. 20, 2012 Cutters Makes LA Moves In 2012, a familiar name will have a new face on the West Coast. Cutters, with studios in Chicago & Detroit, will be changing its presence on the West Side of LA. Cutters is no stranger in the LA scene, but the new year will bring a more robust offering from the shop’s LA studios... SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 16, 2011 Flashback - A look back at the news five and 10 years ago. ...Editor Joel Marcus has joined Cutters. He will be based in the company's Santa Monica facility but be available to work out of its Chicago shop as well... Screenmag.tv, Nov. 20, 2011 Over A Thousand at 2011 AICP Chicago ...The four-minute opening film was produced by Cutters and Dictionary Films. It incorporated all the show’s sponsors into a documentary-style piece focusing on the life of a Chicago bicycle messenger... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 15, 2011 The Whitehouse's Caleb Hepler Wins AICE Chicago's Camp Kuleshov Competition Entries from Cutters, Optimus, Hootenanny also score honors... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 27, 2011 AICE Chicago, L.A., Toronto Gear Up For Their Camp Kuleshov Trailer-Editing Competitions ...With help from the late Katy Maguire, then at Optimus, and Nadav Kurtz, then at Outsider and now at Cutters, Hempel and Stein brought the event to life. In addition to challenging the technical and creative skills of assistant editors, the competition would also be a way for the industry to honor their hard work... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 27, 2011 AICE Chicago, L.A., Toronto Gear Up For Their Camp Kuleshov Trailer-Editing Competitions ...With help from the late Katy Maguire, then at Optimus, and Nadav Kurtz, then at Outsider and now at Cutters, Hempel and Stein brought the event to life. In addition to challenging the technical and creative skills of assistant editors, the competition would also be a way for the industry to honor their hard work... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 11, 2011 John McGrath Joins re:think Post As Partner, Lead Facilitator ...Before joining re:think, McGrath spent 20 years as the General Manager of Cutters, Inc. re:think founder, Brian Bullock, worked with McGrath for nearly a decade when he was the Director of CGI at Sol Design, a division of Cutters. "John has a fantastic track record of building companies, staffs and opportunities and his role at re:think is to facilitate all three. He is the glue that keeps the creative efforts moving forward..." SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 18, 2010 ScreenWork Video: Chicago White Sox's "Prepare" Creative director Mike Roe of Energy BBDO, Chicago, directed this spot via Dictionary Films... Agency: Energy BBDO; Dan Fietsam, chief creative officer; Mike Roe, creative director; Brigette Whisnant, executive producer/producer; Laura Sorgman, producer. Editorial: Cutters; Carl Schumacher, editor. Visual Effects: Sol Design fx; Brian Higgins, Neal Cohen, effects artists. Audio: Another Country; Dave Gerbosi, mixer; Liam Connelly, assistant mixer. SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 3, 2009 ScreenWork Video: Chicago White Sox's "Beard" Agency: Energy BBDO; Dan Fietsam, chief creative officer; Mike Roe, creative director; Isabela Ferreira, art director; Jonathan Ozer, copywriter; Brigette Whisnant, director of film and digital production; Maris Xerogianes, producer. Production Company: Hungry Man, Inc; Brian Billow, director; Cindy Becker, exec producer; Rick Rosemeyer, line producer; Kurt Brandstetter, DP. Editorial: Cutters; John Dingfield, editor; Patrick Casey, producer. Postproduction: Sol Design fx; Michelle Timpone, motion graphics designer; Steve Wood, finish editor; Neal Cohen, exec producer. Sound Design: Another Country; Dave Gerbosi, sound designer/mixer. SHOOTonline.com, June 6, 2008 Short Takes ...Chicago-headquartered Cutters Inc. has hired Will Kneip as business development director. He comes over from Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, San Francisco, where he was postproduction supervisor. The Cutters Inc. group consists of Cutters Editorial (Chicago, Los Angeles), SOLdesignfx and audio house Another Country... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 15, 2008 iSpot of the Week: Monroe Shocks and Struts, "Accepted" Agency: Cramer-Krasselt; Brian Ganther, creative director; Jason Ziehm, copywriter; Tony Maurer, art director; Kelly Vogt, Justin Happel, account executives; Dinah Goris, producer. Production Company: SOLdesignfx; John Dingfield, director; Max Miller, dp. Editorial: Cutters; John Dingfield, editor; Charles Moore, editorial assistant; Patrick Casey, editorial producer; Todd Whatley, graphic designer; Megan Maples, post producer/line producer... SHOOTonline.com, July 25, 2006 ScreenWork Video: Nintendo Donkey Kong Jungle Beat's "Control" ...Editorial: Cutters; Editor, Nadia Hennrich; Assistant Editor, Eric Houtz; Producer, Karen Vargas; Executive Producer, Cindy Duffy. Postproduction: Sol Design fx; Colorist, Tim Stipan; Online Editor, Chris Kreynus. Visual Effects: Sol Design fx; FX Supervisor, Chris Markos; FX Artist, Chris Kreynus; Producer, Neal Cohen... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 1, 2005 Color Blind ...Editor was Tom Pastorelle of Cutters, Chicago. Assistant editor was Christine Gilliland. Tim Stipan and Brian Higgins of Sol Design fx, Chicago, were colorist and online editor, respectively. Audio post engineer was Ben Keller of Another Country, Chicago. The music track was licensed from Killer Music, Hollywood. Principal actor was Justin Mader... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 1, 2005 ScreenWork Video: Color Blind Agency: Laughlin/Constable; John Constable, executive creative director; Kirk Ruhnke, creative director/copywriter; Phil Smith, executive producer/producer. Production Company: V12, Santa Monica; Mike Wang, director; Jen Locero, executive producer; Robin Wyman Dill, producer; Damian Acevedo, DP. Editorial: Cutters; Tom Pastorelle, editor. Postproduction: Sol Design fx; Tim Stipan, colorist; Brian Higgins, online editor. Audio: Another Country; Ben Keller, audio post engineer. SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 26, 2004 Cutters Dreams With Harris Bank ...EDITORIAL: Cutters, Chicago. Kathryn Hempel, editor; Eric Houtz, assistant editor; Karen Vargas, producer. POST: SOL designfx, Chicago. Tim Stipan, colorist; Brian Higgins, online editor. AUDIO POST: Another Country, Chicago. Robert Marshall and Ben Keller, mixers/engineers; Jeremy Rogers and Katy Mindeman, audio assistants; Michelle Hofbauer, producer... SHOOTonline.com, June 11, 2004 Ebel Prodns. Has Choices At Friendly's ...EDITORIAL: Cutters, Chicago. Tom Pastorelle, editor. POST/VISUAL EFFECTS: Optimus, Chicago. Craig Leffel, colorist. SOL designfx, Chicago. Chris Kreynus, online editor; Brian Higgins, effects artist. AUDIO POST: Another Country, Chicago. Robert Marshall, mixer; Ben Keller, assistant mixer. MUSIC: Steve Ford Music, Chicago. David Blamires, composer. SOUND DESIGN: Another Country. Robert Marshall, sound designer; Ben Keller, assistant sound designer... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 16, 2004 The Syndicate Adds Mb Emigh ...Emigh comes over from Sol designfx, Venice, Calif., and Chicago. While there, she won a 2003 Broadcast Design Association Silver Award for the opening titles of the film Monster's Ball. She also has experience in high-end spots. Emigh was a Venice-based founding partner and creative director of SOL designfx, supervising a CGI department that was active in commercials, feature titles, music videos and broadcast design projects... SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 24, 2003 FLASHBACK: 5 YEARS/10 YEARS OCTOBER 23, 1998/Cutters, a full-service postproduction company with bases of operation in Chicago and Santa Monica, has added 3-D/CG animator Meher Gourjian to head up the company's 3-D department... SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 15, 2003 Cutters, Saville Sing With Hampton Inn ...EDITORIAL: Cutters, Chicago. Steve Stein, editor; Traci Weingardt, assistant editor; Chris Johnson, producer. POST/VISUAL EFFECTS: SOL designfx, Chicago and Venice, Calif. Tim Stipan, colorist; Chris Kreynus, online editor; Jeff Heusser and Lauran Sevilla, Flame artists; Greg Souers, Flame artist/effects director (location); Maribeth Emigh and Mike Hatcher, Inferno artists; Bruce Rindler, assistant artists producer. AUDIO POST: Another Country, Chicago. John Binder, mixer/engineer; Lesley Fogle, audio assistant; Michelle Hofbauer, producer... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 21, 2003 Post/VFX, music/sound design, equipment and music video briefs ...John Dingfield of Chicago-based Cutters edited a pair of :30s for ATA out of Publicis, Chicago (now closed). "Not Platinum Gold" and "Business Travelers Fly," which were directed by Tim Abshire of Backyard Productions, Venice, Calif., humorously highlight the low fares of the Chicago-based airline. Additional Cutters credits go to assistant editor Sean U'ren and producer Patrick Casey. Sister companies SOL designfx and Another Country also worked on the spots... SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 29, 2002 SPECIAL REPORT: POSTPRODUCTION Expansion Plans ...McGuire thinks it's important for the three companies in the Cutters family—Cutters, SOL designfx and Chicago-based Another Country Sound Design/ Mix—to have separate identities. "When we decided to create more autonomous divisions, the goals [of those divisions] were to do the best work in the industry," he says. "In order to do that, they really had to be specific about what their discipline was..." SHOOTonline.com, Aug. 23, 2002 Ebel Prodns. Dines At Friendly's ...EDITORIAL/POST: Cutters, Chicago. Tom Pastorelle, offline editor; Anthony Izzo, online editor. SOL designfx, Chicago. Peter Simpson, colorist. AUDIO POST/SOUND DESIGN: Another Country, Chicago. Robert Marshall, mixer/sound designer... SHOOTonline.com, July 20, 2001 Cutters Is "On" Mr. Yoshida's ...EDITORIAL: Cutters, Chicago. Chris Claeys, editor; Traci Weingardt, assistant editor; Jennifer Giles, producer. POST: SOL designfx, Chicago. Peter Simpson, colorist; Anthony Izzo, online editor. AUDIO POST/SOUND DESIGN: Another Country, Chicago. Mark De Vos, engineer/sound designer... SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 8, 2000 Cutters Is Freshmade For Kraft ...EDITORIAL: Cutters, Chicago. Kathryn Hempel, editor; Manuel Perez, assistant editor; Chris Johnson, producer. POST: SOL designfx, Chicago. Gavin Miljkovich, online editor; Peter Simpson, colorist; Bob Jacobs, assistant colorist. AUDIO POST: Another Country, Chicago. Mark De Vos, engineer; Jeff Krajewski, assistant engineer; Brynn Reedy, producer... SHOOTonline.com, Dec. 1, 2000 STREET TALK ...Chicago-based Cutters Inc (parent to Cutters and Another Country, both in Chicago, and to Santa Monica and Chicago-based SOL designfx) has promoted editor Kathryn Hempel to partner... SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 24, 2000 Cutters Gets Excited At Quotesmith ...EDITORIAL: Cutters Inc., Chicago. Steve Wood, editor; Meg Sullivan, assistant editor. POST/VISUAL EFFECTS: Cutters Inc. Bryan DeFabio, online Fire editor; Thomas Mares, online assistant; Shane Walker, Flame artist; Jae Chung, Flame assistant; Neal Cohen, producer. Sol designfx, Santa Monica. Jeff Heusser, Flame artist... SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 18, 2000 Cutters Revamps In order to create a more distinct identity for its postproduction-related services, Chicago-headquartered facility Cutters has reorganized. Cutters has expanded its Santa Monica-based design/effects sister company SOL designfx, opening a... SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 16, 2000 SOL designfx Signs Colorist Peter Simpson ...SOL designfx, a division of Chicago-based post facility Cutters, has added colorist Peter Simpson. He joins SOL designfx, Chicago, after spending five years as head of telecine/colorist at Sydney, Australia-based post house Frame, Set and Match. SOL designfx also has a base of operation in Santa Monica...
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