Veteran commercial editor Maciek Godlewski has joined Manhattan’s Northern Lights Post. He had taken a partial break for the industry during the past few years; he was still cutting freelance, but he had moved upstate and built an art studio in the Catskills where he focused on his other artistic outlet as a painter.
During that time he also produced “Paint Box,” a short impressionistic piece featuring his son painting on walls.
Before this, he spent eight and a half years as an editor at New York-based The Blue Rock Editing Company; earlier, he spend 14 years at Billy Williams (now Moondog), where he began as an assistant and moved up to editor. Over the years, Godlewski has cut commercials for a diverse list of clients including Verizon, American Express, AT&T, GMC, Charles Schwab, and Advil. His recent work as a freelancer included three spots for Playtex and Grey Advertising, New York, which were directed by Marcus Nispel of bicoastal/international MJZ.
“Maciek is not just a commercial editor; he’s a painter and a filmmaker and has a lot of the qualities of diversity that we look for,” said Northern Lights partner/editor David Gioiella. “He’s a very talented editor and very experienced in the business. He’s an asset to have on board. His work is really strong–very visual, fluid, unique. When you watch his reel, there is always something that stands out, whether it’s simplicity or an unexpected cut.” He added that the range in Godlewski’s reel is diverse and includes montage, beauty and dialogue.
Since joining Northern Lights, Godlewski completed a Banana Boat campaign for Grey, which features vignettes. Northern Lights’ editor/designer Ross Shain conformed the spots on an Avid Nitris; Goldlewski said he appreciates the “luxury of time” offered by the in-house finishing capabilities.
In addition to the finishing support, he appreciates that Northern Lights also gets involved in long-form projects. “This specific place gives me a chance to be part of a team — and a chance to develop.”
At Northern Lights, Godlewski joins a roster than includes partners Gioiella and Mark Littman, editors John Laskas and Michael Palermo, Shain, and Smoke artist/editor Christopher Harrison.
