Beast, one of the nation’s top editorial houses, announced today the addition of one of Hollywood’s most notable film editors, William Kerr, A.C.E., to cut commercials exclusively at Beast.
“Brands and advertising agencies have expanded the nature of their content,’ says Beast Founding Partner Igor Kovalik. “They are looking beyond the 30-second format. Branded content is becoming entertainment in its own right. As a result, we are positioning ourselves with talent whose skillsets reflect the type of work Beast is doing.”
William is a long-time collaborator with Judd Apatow and is best known for his work on the multi Academy Award nominated film Bridesmaids, which earned him a nomination from the American Cinema Editors for their highest honor, Best Edited Feature Film, Comedy or Musical. Williams’s other film editing credits include writer/director Nicholas Stoller’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, writer/director John Hamburg’s I Love You, Man, and director Greg Mottola’s Superbad.
"I am excited at the opportunity to work with Beast,” says William. “The editors are first-rate and I look forward to being a part of such a bright and talented group of people."
About Beast
Beast is one of the country’s top editorial houses for commercials, music videos and web virals. With facilities in Santa Monica, New York, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco, Beast serves a global clientele with an unparalleled roster of established, award-winning editors as well as up-and-coming talent. Since opening its doors in 2006, Beast has built an impressive and varied body of work for such clients as AXE, Budweiser, Chevy, Comcast, GM, Linkin Park, McDonalds, Mercedes, Old Navy, Reebok, Sprite, Toyota, Verizon and Walmart. www.beast.tv
Beast is part of Deluxe Content Creation Group, a close-knit group of facilities that includes Company 3®, Deluxe New York, EFILM®, Method Studios, Rushes and StereoD and leverages a comprehensive suite of end-to-end services, access to world-class artists, technical expertise and a tight infrastructure with global connectivity. The Content Creation Group facilities are wholly owned by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., (www.bydeluxe.com), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
