Creative editorial house Final Cut has promoted Sophie Solomon from assistant editor to editor. Solomon has been with Final Cut for six years, getting her start in its New York office as vault manager. Soon after she began working as an assistant editor, honing her craft alongside mentors and friends including Rick Russell, Jeff Buchanan, Dan Sherwen, Patrick Colman, and Ed Chessman.
Solomon attended Barnard College at Columbia in Manhattan, where she majored in film studies. Throughout her four years of college she interned at production and post houses around the city, which laid a solid groundwork for her understanding of the industry. Her love for postproduction came out of a passion for the creative process and a realization that telling stories and collaborating with other creatives is inherent to the process in an edit room.
Solomon worked alongside Jim Helton at Final Cut to edit the internationally acclaimed New York Times campaign, “The Truth is Worth It,” made with Droga5 and directing duo Martin + Lindsay. The campaign garnered two Cannes Grand Prix awards and four Gold Lions, Best of Show at the One Club Annual ADC Award, Clio Gold, and a Black Pencil at D&AD, among many other accolades.
Solomon’s work for Kenzo Eyewear is a fun project that speaks directly to so many of her sensibilities when it comes to humor. Known for a certain campy aesthetic, combined with unwavering authenticity, she creates an effortless, modern narrative. Her work on the “Jaded” music video for Ms. White is an example of true collaboration–a labor of love that required all involved to be vulnerable and fully vested. Solomon has also edited for global brands such as Volkswagen, Target, Michelob Ultra, Comcast, Lincoln, and Fox Sports. Her work has earned her an award for Best Editing at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and a Telly, for the short film Don’t Go Back To Sleep.
“From the beginning of my time at Final Cut, I’ve had the privilege to learn from some of the best editors in the world, which I’ll never take for granted,” said Solomon. “I’ve found Final Cut to be a place that celebrates individuality and attracts people who hold craft in high regard. I’m honored to have found a home where my best work can shine because I work with people who care so deeply about our projects.”
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