Editorial shop Bandit, formerly known as Fluid, has added editor Chris Kursel to its roster. Kursel brings to the NY boutique more than a decade of experience cutting spots for brands such as Google, Starbucks, Twitter, Cadillac, American Express, Verizon Wireless and Samsung. He comes to Bandit after six years at Lost Planet where his work spanned collaborations with Wieden+Kennedy, 72andSunny, mcgarrybowen and Goodby Silverstein & Partners, among other agencies.
Kursel is also active in projects beyond commercials. He earned a Best Editing award at the Boston Film Festival for his work on the feature film All Mistakes Buried, Kursel also worked with three-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Bob Richardson on two back-to-back short films, Mandible and Wild Horses. Kursel’s credits additionally include the feature documentaries Branca’s Pitch and Andy. The latter documentary delves into the story of famed deceased surfer Andy Irons.
Milwaukee-native Kursel studied film at Boston University and broke into the industry right out of college, landing a position as an in-house editor for Boston advertising agency Modernista! and later relocating to San Francisco to serve as an in-house editor at agency Evolution Bureau. Kursel now resides in New York city with his wife Jackie and son Leon.
In addition to being an accomplished editor, Kursel is a published writer and exhibited visual artist, having showcased his drawings and paintings in a number of group and solo shows. He also recently released the premiere issue of his original “comic ‘zine” for Bullseye Comics, entitled, “The Black Hand Guide You,” a series inspired by everyday American life, pop culture and world events.
