Enjoy the wonders of living in the latest spot cut by our editor Michael Van de Kamer and directed by Joe Pytka for McDonald’s and the folks at Moroch! “The Visit” is an incredible, inspiring, and moving 3-minute short that is sure to strike a chord. It is a beautiful reminder to embrace life down to the simplest moments of joy.

Client: McDonald’s
Agency: Moroch
Editor: Michael Van de Kamer
Director: Joe Pytka
Executive Creative Director: Bob Shallcross
Director of Broadcast: Kathleen Torres
Online: Nick Mueth
Mix: Scottie Richardson
Assistant Editor: Brad Thurman
Colorist: Stefan Sonnenfeld

What do Pytka, Van de Kamer, Neuman, Fast Cuts, Moroch and iNSPIRE!, have in common? Great new work for McDonalds!

Director Joe Pytka, Editor Michael Van de Kamer, Editor Alex Neuman, and the good folks at Moroch and iNSPIRE!, collaborated to create a series of lighthearted humorous spots that will surely get a giggle out of you, and possibly a hankering for hash browns.

The talented team worked together to bring to light the simple joys of life that often times get overlooked–and in this case, a delicious breakfast to get the morning started right. Even with busy schedules or mundane tasks of life; there’s no better way to brighten your day than with a hearty meal from McDonald’s. Cue the jingle! “Ba-da-ba-ba-ba…..”

Want more? Stay tuned for more spots from our incredible team!

Michael Van de Kamer

Alex Neuman

And the Oscar goes to….

William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, Moonbot Studios, our friends at Breed Music, and our “very own” audio mixer extraordinaire, Scottie Richardson for ‘Best Animated Short Film’ at this year’s 84th Academy Awards for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

“I can honestly say it was a joy and privilege to work on this project.  I loved it from the start,” says Richardson.  “John, Oliver, William, and Brandon were all great to work with.  We joked, laughed and shared stories.  Every part of the project from animation to music to story was great. It was just one of those projects that I was very proud of and glad that I was a part of.”

Inspired by the events of Hurricane Katrina, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, this moving piece tells a story about a young man named Mr. Morris Lessmore who after losing everything to a tornado storm, finds himself stumbling upon a house full of books. There, he devotes his time to caring for the books and in return, the books care for him. The film honors authors from the past and present who have dedicated their lives to books and ultimately, “the curative power of story”.

“I love how the film stands so strong with just a great story, music track and SFX. No narrator or dialogue.” Richardson says.  “Everyone I have talked is moved by it.  My little girls love to watch it.  It’s been fun to see how it speaks to people in different ways.”

Without further adieu, we present to you the Oscar-winning short film,
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore…

Editor Brad Thurman, Big Fish Films, and CONE Health united to highlight the factors that make for a top hospital.

The staff at Cone Health understands what it takes to make a difference in the lives of their patients and their families. With leading edge technology, professionals strive to deliver world-class care every single day. Whether that is providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation or a strong supportive faculty, Cone Health is committed to getting back the quality of life their patients deserve.

Client: Cone Health Group
Agency: Quixote Group
Production Company: Big Fish Films
Director: Robert Latorre
EP:  Robert Latorre
Original Music: James Neel
Editor: Brad Thurman

Krause Advertising and editor Marc Hoffmeister collaborated with UT Southwestern Medical Center to share the success stories of their patients, their team, and their on-going research in cardiology. Recognized by US News as the ‘Premier Cardiovascular Center’ in North Texas, the staff at UT Southwestern Medical Center aspires for much more. Cardiology may be the science of the heart but to UT Southwestern, it’s also about the matters of the heart—patients and their families.

Watch Ali, Wenter, and David’s touching stories to recovery.

Client: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Production Company: BigFatFilm
Director: David Salmon
Executive Producer: Herb Campbell
Agency: Krause Advertising
President: Jim Krause
Creative Director: Jim Hradecky
Account Executive: Kristel Foster
Editor / Postproduction Supervisor: Marc Hoffmeister
Assistant Editor: Michael Johnson
Post Producer: Mimi Hendrix
Colorist: Matt McClain, (Filmworkers Club)
Audio Mix: Ben Templeton

What happens when your boss decides to ration out paper to five sheets a month?

Complete and utter chaos!

Winner of AICE’s 2011 “Best in Dallas”, owner/editor Richard Gillespie and Domtar teamed up once again to cut their latest pro-paper campaign series. From conference room duels, to human pie charts, and black market paper goods, you can’t help but laugh at the lengths taken to get a hold of the hot commodity!

Agency: Eric Mower & Associates
Partner, Creative Director: Patrick Short
Associate Creative Director, Copywriter: Ruben Lopez
Production: Evil Plan
Director: Sam Crawford
Post: Fast Cuts Edits, Inc.
Editor: Richard Gillespie
Senior Producer: Rick Zessar
Color Correction and Online: Nick Mueth
Audio Engineer: Ben Templeton
Audio Engineer: Hayes Smith

During this time of year, we often forget to step back and enjoy the beauty of family and friends around us. Hoping your holiday doesn’t speed by too quickly! Eat, drink, and be merry!

–Happy Holidays from your friends @ Fast Cuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to introduce editor Tom Aberg to our Fast Cuts family!

With over 20 years experience in the world of editing, Tom is an easy-going guy with heaps of energy and plenty of humor! Did we mention he founded creative boutique Tom’s Easy Way? Driven by great writing and creative buzz, Tom thrives on shaping ideas into unforgettable stories. “A good idea can come from anywhere—it’s the editor who helps to shape them and bring them to life.”

We’re excited to have you here! Welcome to the fam bam, Tom!

Editor Kristina Z. Cruse teamed up with The Atkins Group to help the people of CPS Energy tell their story.

Each person at CPS, whether they’re out in the coal yard, coordinating an environmental volunteer event, or implementing solar technology, knows that at the end of the day, they are contributing to the well-being of others. They help harvest, conserve, and deliver energy into the homes of family and friends, neighbors, and perhaps even into your home at this very moment–that’s what makes their jobs worth it.

We’re very proud of this fun and inspiring project. So, without further adieu, allow us to introduce to you Nicer, James, Carla, Tim, and Steve.

Agency: The Atkins Group
Creative Director: Dirk Mitchell & James Howe
Art Director: James Howe
Copywriter: Dirk Mitchell
Editor: Kristina Z. Cruse
Smoke Artist/Colorist: Michael Jensen
Post Producer: Mimi Hendrix
Audio Engineer: Scottie Richardson

Men and women of diverse backgrounds, ethnicity, and ages but who all have one thing in common: They’re turning their dreams into reality. And who was there to capture their journey? The answer: Director/Editor Michael Oleksinski.

Michael packed up his equipment and road-tripped it with a few assistants to The University of New Mexico to shoot testimonials of current students. Being somewhat of a Renaissance man, not only was Michael the editor on the short film, his role included director, director of photography, and colorist. His hard work and great talent gave these students a voice and the chance to share their passion with the world. Watch the inspiring video below!