The Association of Independent Creative Editors announced that longtime member Burke Moody–an editor and co-owner of Seventh Art, Philadelphia, as well as an AICE New York board member since ’98–has been named executive director of AICE International. He will succeed AICE’s first executive director, John Held, who retires on July 1 after a decade of service to the organization.
During his tenure, Held was instrumental in the organization’s substantial expansion. Today AICE has more than 130 member companies with over 600 editors in the U.S. and Canada.
Held also steered such achievements as the establishment of the AICE Awards and the development of recommended editorial guidelines. He brought with his position more than 50 years of experience on the agency side of the business.
At the recent AICE Awards held last month in Los Angeles, association president Lisa Hinman of San Francisco-based Phoenix Edit.Effects.Design saluted Held on behalf of AICE. “We have benefited from his wisdom, life experience and never ending passion,” she said. “We could not have done it without [Held].”
Moody brings to his new role 30 years of experience in the editing business. He has also been an active member of AICE, instrumental in establishing the AICE Web site that he continues to help maintain. He had also developed symposia for the New York membership, and helped manage industry surveys.
“The critical mission for AICE is to insure that our members’ businesses stay agile, competitive, prosperous companies,” Moody told SHOOT, adding that the business is going through a lot of change. “The platforms are so different now and there are so many different outlets– That is in itself a challenge.
“The good thing about the postproduction world is it is likely that our companies will generate more business because of the increase in channels [such as mobile devices and cinema],” he continued. “People need editors… I don’t think the art is going to go away.”
Moody declined to comment on the topic of agency in-house editing, saying that he had not yet met with the international board to discuss issues such as this.
When asked what attracted him to the position, Moody said, “I’ve been editing for 30 years, and I feel like it’s time for me to step away from my editing desk … I had been very involved in AICE, and know most of the people. I feel that I could make a contribution to the industry, and to bring my skills in management and communication to bear on the industry and association.”
Directors Amy+Pilar and Jose Antonio Prat Join Reform School
Boutique content production company Reform has added comedy directing duo Amy+Pilar (Amy York Rubin and Pilar Boehm) and award-winning multicultural director Jose Antonio Prat to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded entertainment.
Partners in both life and art, Amy+Pilar are know for their sharp wit and comedic timing. Their synchronicity is evident in a body of work across TV, film and commercials. Prior to joining Reform School, Amy+Pilar had been repped in the ad market by production company Knucklehead.
Amy has directed high-profile comedy sketches featuring stars like Amy Schumer, Kate McKinnon, and Sarah Silverman. On the episodic front, Amy has helmed for series such as Fresh Off the Boat, Casual, Superstore and Angie Tribeca--as well as the pilot for the hit Netflix comedy Dead to Me.
Before joining forces with Amy behind the camera, Pilar was a psychotherapist, a background that informs her ability to create fascinating characters and stage irresistible, nuanced performances. Amy and Pilar’s shared passion for comedy brought them together. Their collaboration began with a Synchrony Bank campaign, starring cult-comedy favorite Maribeth Monroe (Workaholics), and they went on to direct the pilot of the Hulu series Love, Victor. Amy+Pilar’s ad fare also includes spots for Uber’s “Go-Get” campaign and “Shift,” starring Martin Starr.
“We have been fans of Amy and Pilar for a long time,” said Ryan Ennis, executive director at Reform School. “They excel at capturing comedic performances and dialogue. Coming from the TV and L.A. comedy scenes, they’ve built a strong following and collaborated with some of our favorite funny people.... Read More