Editorial Houses Extend Their Global Reach And Resources
By Robert Goldrich
NEW YORK --FilmCore, with offices in New York, Santa Monica and San Francisco, has entered into an exclusive transatlantic partnership with London-based the Quarry. The deal extends the global reach of the two editorial houses spanning new and existing clients.
The Quarry will refer projects originating in or posting in the U.S. exclusively to FilmCore, which will provide editing facilities, support, sales and marketing to The Quarry’s editorial staff who will be working on these jobs. Beyond making it logistically easier for both houses’ editors to maintain director relationships when those helmers work abroad, the deal is also designed to create opportunities for the editors to develop new relationships with directors and ad agencies in each other’s markets.
The Quarry’s roster consists of editors Scot Crane, Jonnie Scarlett, Rachael Spann, Christophe Williams, Sylvie Landra, and company founders Paul Watts and Bruce Towend. The Quarry works with such leading directors in Europe as Frank Budgen, Chris Palmer, Frederic Planchon and Jonathan Glazer. The edit shop’s talent also has longform experience; Landra is known for cutting the Luc Besson films The Professional, The Fifth Element and Jeanne D’Arc.
FilmCore’s lineup of editors includes Doug Walker, Jon Stefansson, Gordon Carey, Tiffany Burchard, Tracy Hof, Brian Lagerhausen, Christa Lamperti, Connor T. McDonald, Tim Brooks and Tim Fender.
With Quarry editors coming stateside to handle projects via FilmCore and conversely FilmCore editors having access to The Quarry facility to take on jobs in the U.K., a technical infrastructure has been put in place to facilitate such collaborations. The two shops have established a high-speed Internet connection linking their offices in London and New York, and permitting the transfer of audio and video files in real time.
“A Quarry editor can do a first cut in New York and then go back to London to do revisions,” related Andrew Linsk, executive producer of FilmCore, New York. “The client in New York can see the output of the Avid in real time and collaborate via conference call.”
Watts noted that The Quarry has been taking on more American work over the past few years. “We wanted to offer our U.K. clients the same experience in the States as we do in London,” he stated. Among the U.S. jobs cut by The Quarry has been work for adidas, Olympus, and the Centers for Disease Control.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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