Xander Vander launches GOOD EDIT, putting the focus back on the cut
Top South African editor Xander Vander has launched GOOD EDIT, a boutique offline editing house built around a simple idea: Let’s focus on the edit.
“If you want a good edit, you come to us,” says Xander. “Grade and Online with whoever best suits the project.“
Known in the industry for his craft-obsessed approach to editing and a body of multi-award-winning work, Xander is now focusing on what he loves most, the edit.
Xander Vander
While many studios are expanding their offering, GOOD EDIT is doing the opposite. Built around an undiluted, Edit-Focused model. GOOD EDIT operates with a tight, flexible roster of editors. Xander and next-gen talent Tumelo ‘Tido’ Rankoe work full-time, alongside freelance collaborators Shelby Ncube and Julian Redpath.
5th Floor, Thibault house, 2 St George’s Mall, Cape Town.
If you’ve worked in the studio before, You’ll know Steve is somewhere having a nap.
Not like any of us need reminding, but Xander’s name is usually attached to some of the best work coming out of South Africa. Between a Grand Prix at the Loeries, Ciclope Global Best Edit, D&AD, Cannes Lions, The Webbys, Duetsche Werbefilmpreis best edit, multiple Best of Craft wins at IDIDTHAT’s Craft Awards, and a #1 Loeries Editor ranking (twice), there’s plenty to back that up. Below are just a few of our favourite Xander spots.
MAMI WATA ‘Luck is Alive’
Director: Paul Ward
Casa Madero Wine ‘Since 1597’
Director: Fausto Becatti
Chicken Licken ‘Piki Piki Mabelane’
Director: Karien Cherry
Chicken Licken ‘Dave “Legs of Thunder” Mgijimi’
Director: Peter Porhorsky
In the name of not over-editing this story, it’s quite simple, really… if you want a GOOD EDIT, you know who to call.
Steve
Wanna (s)talk some more? Good Edit’s company website.
Produced by the IDIDTHAT Content Studio
Credits: Anne Hirsch (Writer) / Julie Maunder
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