Editor John Dingfield has returned to the roster of Cutters.
Since launching his career with Cutters back in 2000, Dingfield has established himself as a go-to editor for comedic and storytelling campaigns. His reel contains work crafted alongside directors Brian Billow, Bryan Buckley, Lloyd Lee Choi, Craig Gillespie, Paul Goldman, Martin Granger, Erich Joiner and Wayne McClammy, among others, After nine years with Cutters, Dingfield joined Beast in 2009 to anchor the firm’s new Chicago operation. In 2018, he moved on to Whitehouse Post Chicago, before returning home to Cutters. Atop scores of projects for agencies and brands that include seven Super Bowl spots, his most recent endeavors teamed him again with Billow (Ford Mustang Mach-E via Broadway Video), Goldman (Kansas Whiskey and ShipGo.com), and Choi (Walmart).
“John is an incredible comedic storyteller with impeccable timing,” assessed Cutters Studios president/managing director Craig Duncan. “His work on high-profile campaigns with top directors spans Ford, Capital One, State Farm, Raymond James, Fiat, CareerBuilder and Skittles, just to name a few. Having left our fold for a bit, built an incredible body of work and a wonderful group of loyal clients, our prodigal son has returned, bringing his quirky, offbeat sense of humor.”
Dingfield’s frequent collaborator Goldman assessed, “John creates stories that resonate with human insight, stories that move us in ways that last long after the first viewing,” he said. “As a working partner John fully understands how to subtly advocate for the best cut while still leaving everyone feeling engaged with the creative process. Whether it’s a fully storyboarded idea, or crafting vignettes to construct a narrative, John creates stories that leave us wanting more. And wanting more John.”
Director Billow added, “I’ve partnered with John for years on many commercial projects and personal films. When it comes to comedic timing, choosing the best performances, film knowledge, and just being an all-around pleasure to work with, I can sincerely say there is nobody better.”
Dingfield shared, “Starting out my career assisting Cutters partners Kathryn Hempel, Tim McGuire, and Chris Claeys, I found my editing ‘voice,’ and discovered that I loved cutting comedy. Thanks to Chris in particular, one of the first spots on my reel was directed by Christopher Guest, cut from a massive pile of improv footage he allowed me to play with. That has always been the atmosphere at Cutters: open, fun, creative, and collaborative.”
