Editor Dean Pelton has joined the Republic Editorial roster. Most recently the lead editor at charlieuniformtango’s Austin office, with a strong client base in Dallas as well, Pelton joins Republic’s crew of six creative editors at Republic Editorial alongside directors and creative directors from their Republic Production and Republic Design studios.
His body of work spans brands including Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, American Airlines, Sub-Zero, Wonderbread, Pennzoil, America’s Best, Chick-fil-A, Interstate Batteries, and Rent-a-Center.
“We’ve had our eyes on Dean for the last several years,” said Republic partner Keith James. “I remember seeing his Alfa Romeo Super Bowl and thinking, ‘Who’s this new guy in town that’s come out of nowhere?’ As more and more of his work hit the market–a lot of it auto, but also a good amount of it comedy–I realized, ‘This guy can do all the things; he’s the complete package.’”
Pelton’s background as a storyteller traces back to his childhood in Los Angeles, where he shot and edited Indiana Jones themed home-movies with his friends. After getting his undergraduate degree in theater studies at UCLA, he went across town to USC for his Masters in Film. Throughout film school and during his first years in the industry, he was always doing something in the background–shooting, editing, writing–working on cult side projects such as “Yacht Rock” and “Ikea Heights.”
He began his career as a runner at Company 3 in Santa Monica in 2007, and after meeting his future wife there, moved to Texas in 2012 to be closer to family. He joined charlieuniformtango in 2013, where he rose from the bullpen into the edit chair in an unprecedented amount of time. In 2017, his first national Super Bowl spot for Alfa Romeo entitled “Dear Predictable,” was a crazy last minute project thrown together on a Monday as the clock ticked down. Hitting that last second field goal endeared him to producers and creatives in town, and his career took off from there.
“I’m really stoked about joining the crew at Republic,” said Pelton. “This shop has a tremendous reputation nationally, and the success they’ve had in recent years in beefing up their production and design studios clearly illustrates a leadership team that’s forward thinking and built to make well thought out strategic decisions. I’m really enjoying getting to know the rest of the team and I’m continually impressed by their capabilities. They’ve got a serious group of creative artists here–I can’t wait for my clients to walk in our doors and get down to business.”
“Heretic” and “Maria” Set As Red Carpet Premieres At AFI Fest
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest. The Heretic Gala Screening will take place on Thursday, October 24, and the Maria Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, October 26. The complete Red Carpet Premieres section includes the world premieres of Music By John Williams, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. All Red Carpet Premieres will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup for AFI Fest 2024 will be unveiled on October 1.
“At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema--together,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community.”
Heretic follows two young missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (portrayed by Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and produced by Stacey Sher, Beck, Woods, Julia Glausi and Jeanette Volturno. The film will be released nationwide by A24 on November 8.
Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria presents a tumultuous and beautiful depiction of one of the world’s most renowned artists and reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days in Paris, as Callas (Jolie)... Read More