Editor Leo Scott, who continues to be handled by Speade London for the U.K. and overall European market, has joined Spot Welders for representation in the U.S. Scott has an award-winning pedigree as an editor, dating back to his first Clio for editing in 2008 on the strength of a Thorntons spot directed by Harmony Korine of MJZ. Scott would later reunite with Korine on two feature films and a comedy short.
Recent awards for Scott-cut fare have included a D&AD Gold Pencil for work with Adam Hashemi on VO5, and an APA 50 for Volkswagen Dad, directed by Thirtytwo for DDB. Having established himself in London, Scott has relocated to the West Coast in search of a new challenge and to be in closer proximity to prospective American collaborators.
“I have been considering this move for several years and was waiting for the right time and the right fit,” said Scott. “Spot Welders not only produces high caliber work, but they have a wonderful collective spirit which has made me feel at home straight off the plane.”
Scott’s approach is to go for the heart of the advertising idea, be it through visual storytelling, comedy or emotion. “The exciting thing as an editor is that you are thrown from one challenge to another. It never ceases to surprise me how every single job is unique and requires a unique approach. Obviously the more experience you get, the more you draw from that, but I greatly enjoy the collaborative process in refining an original idea into a film.”
Outside of his career in commercials, Scott has chosen to edit one piece of independent long-form work each year. He is currently finishing off the debut feature of Gia Coppola, of The Directors Bureau, based on James Franco’s book of short stories titled Palo Alto. Other recent projects include a documentary collaboration with Val Kilmer about his one man stage portrayal of Mark Twain.
Additionally, Scott is working on his own long term passion project: a documentary about the peace symbol.
Scott is currently working on a commercial with director Chivo Lubezki of Park Pictures.
“A Complete Unknown,” “The Brutalist,” “Gladiator II,” “Wicked” Among ADG Excellence in Production Design Award Nominees
The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has unveiled the nominees for its 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards. The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Rachael Harris, will take place on Feb. 15, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
Among the motion picture nominees are the production designers on A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist, Gladiator II, Nosferatu and Saturday Night in the Period Feature Film category; and Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Wicked in the Fantasy Feature Film category.
Television nominations span the likes of Bridgerton, Fallout, House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Rings: Pachinko, Rings of Power, Ripley and Shogun.
The ADG Awards celebrate excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films. The 2025 Cinematic Imagery Award will be presented to Academy Award®-nominated director and filmmaker Jason Reitman, whose body of work includes Juno, Up in the Air and Saturday Night.
“This year’s nominees showcase the incredible artistry and vision that define our craft and our industry. We’re thrilled to bring the Guild together to celebrate the achievements of these incredible production designers and their art departments,” shared award show producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG, and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG, in a joint statement.
In addition, the ADG will honor Lisa Frazza, Barbara Mesney, Dan Sweetman, and J. Dennis Washington with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Legendary production designer Carl Jules Weyl will be inducted into the ADG Hall of Fame as part of the... Read More