Veteran editor Bill Cramer has joined New York-based postproduction boutique Northern Lights. His experience spans commercials, network promos, co-branded and content assignments, with a keen sensibility for comedy/dialogue driven projects. Cramer comes to Northern Lights from a 20-year tenure at Crew Cuts. His diverse client list includes BBDO, Publicis, Grey, USA, MSNBC, Nickelodeon Creative Advertising, and ESPN. Cramer has also collaborated with directors such as Andrews Jenkins, Greg Bell, Phil Joanou, and Chris Hooper.
“I like comedy/dialogue editing best, especially the challenge of crafting the funniest story possible,” says Cramer. “It’s super satisfying to take a concept and make it more memorable or more moving than expected. I am also a former DJ who loves music and collects way too many vinyl records.”
Bill studied at Florida State University Film School, with a double major in creative writing and film. Shortly after arriving in New York City, Cramer landed a job as an assistant editor at Crew Cuts, eventually working his way up to editor. While there he won Silver Lion at Cannes for his work on Showbound Naturals dog food, and a Gold Promax/BDA award for a Law & Order campaign he cut for Cloo.
Northern Lights EP Robin Hall noted, “I’ve known Bill for years. He’s disciplined, creative, passionate, dedicated to his craft and to making every project a success. It’s been exciting to watch his career develop from afar. It’s even more exciting now that he’s joined us here at Northern Lights.”
“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