Work Editorial has added Luke Haigh to its roster of film editing talent for representation in the U.S. and U.K. The Kiwi/British editor will be based at Work’s Los Angeles office.
Haigh’s body of work in cinema and advertising includes several festival-darling feature films and global commercial campaigns, which have received accolades like the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, Clio, and D&AD Awards.
Haigh’s career has led to recurring collaborations with directors Taika Waititi, Damien Shatford, Steve Ayson, Nathan Price, and Mark Albiston, among others. The editor’s commercial credits include UberEATS, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Toyota, Nike, Lipton, and Air New Zealand’s larger-than-life safety video featuring a cameo by Elijah Wood. Haigh’s ads often feature characters embarking on journeys, otherworldly phenomena, high-flying action, and sweeping imagery worthy of the big screen.
An expert visual storyteller, Haigh has edited eight feature films to date, several of which made their world debuts at the Sundance Film Festival, TIFF, and SXSW. Among these films are Waititi’s Hunt For The Wilderpeople, the Daniel Radcliffe action-comedy Guns Akimbo, the Netflix romantic comedy The Royal Treatment, Lee Tamahori’s pre-colonial Māori tale The Convert starring Guy Pearce, and the upcoming Tinā, (Samoan translation Mother) which will be the opening film at this years Hawai’i Film Festival in October.
Haigh’s numerous short films include Datsun, which made its debut at the Berlinale, the brand short Sheep Impact for Carlton Dry starring Steven Seagal, and Blue. Directed by Stephen Kang. Blue won the Canal+ Award at La Semaine de la Critique, Cannes Film Festival.
Prior to joining Work, Haigh was a freelance editor. He is also repped in Australia by ARC EDIT.
Haigh said, “I have been a massive fan of Work for a very long time. In my eyes, they are the absolute pinnacle of commercial editing. They have the most epic roster and are prolific in the quality of their output. Every spot has that incredible level of craft, care and attention to it. You can feel the genuine love for storytelling that underpins everything they do. And that is something that resonates with me and my own work. Oh, and to be honest, the team is just freaking awesome–it already feels like home, and I can’t wait to make some amazing things together.”
Jane Dilworth, Work Editorial founder, added, “We’re huge fans of Luke’s work and have already got off to an amazing start with some high-caliber projects here at Work. He’s a genius editor and a wonderful collaborator. The fact that so many directors and brands keep returning to him with new projects speaks for itself.”
Santa Fe International Film Fest to honor Bryan Cranston with Life Achievement Award
Actor Bryan Cranston will be honored with the Santa Fe International Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, October 19, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe. In addition, the festival announced it will open with Netflix’s The Piano Lesson directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington and close with Disney’s Out of My Mind directed by Amber Sealey. The Festival will take place from October 16-20.
Cranston is best known for his iconic roles as Walter White in AMC’s crime drama Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and Hal in Fox’s sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). Cranston has been nominated for an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award and earned six Primetime Emmy Awards®, two Tony Awards®, and two Golden Globe awards.
“Bryan Cranston’s work has inspired generations of actors and captivated audiences worldwide, cementing his place as one of the most respected and accomplished figures in the industry,” said Liesette Bailey, executive director of the Santa Fe International Film Festival, “We are truly honored to present him with the Santa Fe International Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, not only in recognition of his exceptional body of work, but also for the deep connection he shares with the people of New Mexico and the lasting impact he has made on our community with his role in the iconic series Breaking Bad.”
Previous recipients of the festival’s awards include Oliver Stone, Catherine Hardwicke, Godfrey Reggio, Tantoo Cardinal, Shirley MacLaine, John Sayles, Jay Roach, Sterlin Harjo, and Gena Rowlands.
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