Editor Brian Sanford has come aboard KYLE edit, joining a talent roster that includes owner/editor Tina Mintus, editor Nate Taylor, and creative director/VFX artist Mike McKenna. Company executive producer is Eytan Gutman.
Sanford has worked with agencies such as BBDO, DDB, Grey, Digitas, R/GA, Saatchi, McCann and Taxi to create work for brands like Lowe’s, Time Warner, Etrade, Mucinex, Guinness and Miller Light. Most recently, Sanford’s work can be seen in Jeep’s Super Bowl 50 spot, which won first place in the 2016 Clio Creative Bowl. Prior to joining KYLE, Sanford was an editor at Cutting Room.
The addition of Sanford comes as KYLE relocates into new larger digs in the Flatiron District. With the move, KYLE also expands its visual effects department to include color correction under the creative direction of McKenna whose career began in 1996 at Manhattan Transfer, which later became RIOT Manhattan. Since joining KYLE, McKenna has worked on spots for such brands as Gillette, Bulgari, L’Oreal, Progresso, Cheerios, Target and Walmart.
KYLE was founded by Mintus following her successful stretch at Version2 where she worked extensively on campaigns for Garnier, L’Oreal, Revlon, Target, Subaru, American Express, JCPenney and Olay, among others. Under Mintus’ leadership, KYLE continues its work with the Garnier brand, along with Hershey’s, Head & Shoulders, Walmart, Pampers and Cheerios, furthering strong relationships with Publicis, Arnold and Saatchi.
EP Gutman came to KYLE after freelancing for shops such as Rock Paper Scissors, Cutting Room and Arcade Edit. Earlier he was a producer at Crew Cuts. His industry roots are as an agency producer at Ogilvy and DDB until landing at BBDO where he led national spots and Super Bowl ads for Pizza Hut as broadcast producer.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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