The Den Editorial has added editor Leo King to its roster of talent. The owner of Stitch Editorial in London, King has found a close artistic alignment with The Den and has signed on with the boutique edit house for representation in the U.S. King’s work ranges from comedy commercials to megawatt action spots.
King’s professional life began at 15 over at Twickenham Film Studios, where he worked alongside editor Tony Lawson. There, he quickly fell in love with how an edit can shape the soul of a film. Following university, King first signed with DGW and later joined Cut+Run before leaving in 2010 to establish Stitch Editorial. His storied career in postproduction encompasses many global opportunities to edit on set, including a jungle in Belize, aboard a warship, a 127-degree shoot in Kenya, and inside a giant shoe!
King’s work has earned such honors as Ciclope Awards, Kinsale Sharks, LIA, D&AD Pencils, Clios, and Creative Circle Awards. His commercial work includes enthralling spots for Beats by Dre and Libresse and many comedic ads for clients such as McDonald’s, Just Eat, and Warburton’s, which starred Samuel L. Jackson. These projects have seen King work with heavyweight directors from across the world, including Nick Ball, Ninian Doff, Declan Lowney, and Tim McNaughton, formerly of the Bobbsey Twins.
“The Den was on the top of my list when I was seeking work in the U.S.” said King. “The ethos of The Den is very aligned with how I run my own company [Stitch]. The creative comes first for The Den, and they invest in up-and-coming talent, allowing them to develop and grow–two things I care passionately about. We clicked immediately, and this is just the beginning of an exciting new relationship between Stitch and The Den.”
Rachel Seitel, co-founder of The Den Editorial, added, “Leo found us at the perfect time. We’re growing as a company, with new offices in NY and L.A., and Leo’s expanding with his work in the U.S. We’re huge fans of his work – he’s an editing virtuoso, he’s cut so many iconic spots, and as a fellow founder and business owner, I do not take it lightly that he’s entrusted us to represent him across the pond. We’re elated to have him with us at The Den, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for him.”
