By CAROLYN GIARDINA
British editor/ director Kevin Chicken has joined the editorial roster at New York-based Vito DeSario Editing for U.S. representation. He continues as a freelance editor in the U.K.
Chicken, who is repped by U.K.-based production company Quiet Storm as a spot director, specializes in comedy and character-driven work. "[His work] has edgy humor combined with elegant composition with a distinctive British style," said Vito DeSario Editing owner/editor Vito DeSario.
Chicken recently directed and edited an Iceland freezer food spot via London-based HHCL & Partners. He also directed and edited several cinema spots directly for client Cartoon Network.
Chicken said he looked to the U.S. partly because there haven’t been "an awful lot of comedy scripts" in the U.K." He also enjoys the energy in New York. A recommendation brought him to Vito DeSario, whose creative atmosphere and plans to grow into new space were an instant draw.
Chicken’s comedic commercial editorial work includes Apple Tango’s "One to One" and "Caught Out" via HHCL. Trevor Robinson of Quiet Storm directed. Earlier Chicken edited several Orange Tango spots via HHCL. In addition, Chicken’s editing reel includes a comedic "Tooth Fairy" for Listerine via J. Walter Thompson, London; and a stylish Guinness spot, "Water," out of Ogilvy & Mather, London. A second Listerine spot, "Tooth Fairy-Father and Son," recently broke in the U.K.
"His work is hysterical," commented Vito DeSario Editing executive producer Michael Pollock. "I like Kevin a lot as a person. It’s going to be a lot of fun having him around."
Chicken earned an MA at London’s St. Martins School of Art in ’84 and in ’85 joined London-based editing company Obe Partnership, where he worked his way up to editor. He went freelance in ’94 and expanded his repertoire to include directing in ’97.
Additionally, in ’97 he wrote and directed a short film titled "Cold Feet." The dark comedy was honored as best film at the ’97 British Short Film Festival and best short film at the ’98 Savannah Film Festival.
Lin Polito, Stephen Cheifitz and Mark Nickelsburg round out Vito DeSario’s editorial roster.
Director Jack Begert Joins Biscuit For His First Commercial Representation In U.S. & U.K.
Biscuit Filmworks has added filmmaker Jack Begert to its roster in the U.S. and U.K. This marks Begert’s first representation in advertising, building upon his acclaimed work in music video and film. He is best known for his striking aesthetic and surreal use of visual effects, displayed in his feature film debut Little Death, which won the NEXT Innovator Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film stars David Schwimmer, Gaby Hoffman, Dominic Fike, and Talia Ryder, and was produced by Darren Aronofsky.
Miami-born and L.A.-based, the USC Film School graduate began his career in VFX and as an editor. Begert has worked with iconic musical artists including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Flying Lotus, Childish Gambino, and Olivia Rodrigo, and has independently directed international campaigns for brands such as Apple, Converse, New Era, and Reebok.
Shawn Lacy, founding partner of Biscuit Filmworks, said of Begert, “We are such fans of his work--and of him as a creator, thinker, collaborator, and great guy.”
“My creative approach is often about trying to discover something unexpected in the filmmaking process,” said Begert. “Biscuit is a place where I can bring my own perspective to the work and still feel supported. That philosophy is clear from the talent they represent, and I’m excited to join their roster.”
“Jack’s work blew me away the moment I first saw it,” said Rupert Reynolds-Maclean, managing director at Biscuit Filmworks UK. “He is a modern young director who clearly cares deeply about both craft and the necessity for it in his storytelling. Everything always pushes the narrative forward. We’re looking forward to making great work together.”
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