Editor Jonathan Silver has returned to Venice-based house room. He spent the past couple of years freelancing on commercials and videos, primarily in New York and Washington, D.C.
Silver kicked off his move back to the West Coast and second tour of duty at room with the music clip “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” peformed by Brooke Valentine and featuring Yo-Yo and Fabolous. The video is one of the first directorial projects for Kevin Hunter of bicoastal/international HSI Productions. Hunter is the younger brother of and longtime second unit director for noted HSI helmer Paul Hunter. “Boogie Oogie Oogie” is the lead single from the Fox Searchlight film Roll Bounce. Room’s Bill Pollock was the online editor for the video.
Silver brings a mix of music video and spot editing experience to room. During his first go-around at the shop, he cut assorted projects, with credits that included Ricky Martin’s 1999 anthem, “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” Silver’s editing portfolio also includes such MTV Video Music Award-winning clips as Dr. Dre’s “Keep Their Heads Ringing,” TLC’s “Waterfalls,” and Mary J. Blige’s “No More Drama.”
In the ad arena, Silver has edited commercials for such clients as adidas, Skechers and L’oreal. The latter featured Beyonce Knowles and was directed by Matthew Rolston, with whom Silver has collaborated on several music videos. Silver also served as an additional editor on the Oscar-nominated short film Most.