Editor Robert Ryang Joins Cut+Run
The acclaimed editor has worked with a long list of award-winning directors and agencies.
Cut+Run is excited to announce that editor Robert Ryang has joined the company. Ryang will be based out of the New York office, and is available for projects in all locations served by the company.
“Robert has an excellent sensibility and his relationships with directors and agency clients are a tribute to his talent,” says Cut+Run Founder Steve Gandolfi.
“I’ve admired Robert’s career for a long time and he’s an amazing addition to the Cut+Run family,” agrees NY EP Rana Martin. “He's an incredibly talented, fun and compassionate person, who is known for bringing enthusiasm and thoughtfulness to every experience.”
After studying film at Columbia, Robert Ryang first gained national and international recognition with a personal project; the AICE Trailer Park-winning “Shining” in which the chilling psychological horror film is reimagined as a romantic comedy. Admired for its genre-flipping editing and the celebration of the craft, the project went viral before the term was commonplace, crashing the server of PS. 260 where Ryang has been an editor for over a decade.
“The “Shining” trailer first put Robert on our radar and we’ve admired him ever since,” recalls Gandolfi, “This project showed his initiative, drive and talent and demonstrated the editor he was to ultimately become.”
Indeed “Shining” launched a vibrant editing career, during which Ryang has frequently collaborated with director Jun Diaz including on the recent Cannes, D&AD and One Show awarded Twix Bites TBT via BBDO. He has also enjoyed numerous projects with Randy Krallman, uniting on spots for TDAmeritrade for Havas, Steinlager for Droga 5, and AT&T for BBDO, among other noted agencies and brands. He has also worked with such directors as Paul Feig, Stacy Wall, David Shane, Jon Watts, Ruben Fleischer, Henry Alex Rubin and The Malloys. In addition to branded projects, Ryang has edited music videos for Death Cab for Cutie, Muse, Sleigh Bells and a feature film, “Clown,” for The Weinstein Company.
“I’ve always loved editing and the satisfaction of watching something take shape before your eyes,” explains Ryang. “It’s also amazing when you can witness your work eliciting a gut reaction. It's why I love comedy-- but also the emotional impact of documentary and action projects.”
In speaking about Cut+Run, he explains, “I’ve long been impressed with the company’s talent, reach and presence – but what I really appreciate are the people, and the vibe of place. There’s a sense of community and an exciting energy here.”
