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Adriana Legay joins other top editors in this LBB feature on the realities of cutting international campaigns remotely. From time zones to creative flow, she shares how it all comes together from afar. Read the full piece via Little Black Book

“Notes are often opportunities for creative solutions and the real skill is transforming a note into something more.” Jim Helton talks about the importance of relationships and reading menus. Read the full article on Little Black Book

Final Cut Partner/Editor chatted with Filmsupply where he reflects on his early days cutting on tape, the evolving expectations of post-production, and what it means to lead creatively in an era of shifting formats, hybrid workflows, and generational change. Read the full article on Filmsupply

Matthew Gabzdyl recently sat down with Little Black Book to discuss his career in editing, inspirations and work that continues to inspire him as part of the LBB ‘Finely Sliced’ series. Read the full article on Little Black Book

Leading creative editorial company Final Cut, renowned for its work in film, television, and advertising, announces a restructure of its management team. Read the full press release on LBB

As an integral part of Final Cut, Solomon has been with the post-production house since 2015 and on its roster of talent since 2021. Working out of Final Cut’s East Coast office, Solomon will work closely with Final Cut’s leadership team including Executive Producers Michelle Corney in the UK, Suzy Ramirez in Los Angeles, and…

The LA-based Final Cut editor on the significance of his Star Wars-themed tattoo (above), the “insane” demands of record labels, and telling a sweet Christmas story with Bryce Dallas Howard. As we head towards the end of 2024, Antonio Gómez-Pan can reflect upon another successful, award-winning year. Notching up commercials for the likes of The North…

Celebrated for their talent and craftsmanship, Gilberg and Thomas join the renowned team in the US and will be based out of Final Cut’s New York office. Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Gilberg approaches his projects from a uniquely worldly, boundless vantage point, with influences spanning from film auteur Stanley Kubrick to new media…

Christmas is the Super Bowl of UK ads. So, today, three of Final Cut’s editors give LBB’s Zoe Antonov a behind the scenes peek on their editing process when it comes to holiday specials, having worked on some of the most memorable Crimbo films from the past few years Read the full article on LBB…

Leah Burton, editor at Final Cut, is no stranger to enthusiastic collaboration – or enthusiasm and collaboration. She’s amassed an impressive collection of work for clients such as British Airways, Dr. Martens, Concern Worldwide, Formula 1, and On Running. Last year, she even cut a number of social films for John Lewis’ Christmas campaign, working…