Louis Lyne has come aboard Start as Senior Editor, alongside Partner/Executive Producer Kristin Redman and Partner Richard Gagnon. Prior to the move, Lyne was at Griot Editorial, where he enjoyed a five-year run. A distinguished editor whose work has garnered D&AD Pencils, British Television Arrows, Clios, “Best in Show” at The Bessies and recognition at Cannes and the Caddies (now the ‘D Show’), Lyne has spent two decades honing his talents all over the world, collaborating with major agencies and top directorial talent. He has just completed his first assignment with Start, an expansive digital project for the Ford F150 via Team Detroit Digital.
“I’ve enjoyed my role as an editor, but I also wanted to help create a company from the ground up,” said Lyne of the move. Indeed, Lyne joins Start in its relative infancy; the company was launched in May 2007, and has been on an upward swing ever since. “Joining forces with Louis ensures that Start will realize its potential,” said Redman. “Louis’ talent and leadership enable Start to compete with premier editorial houses worldwide.”

Lyne rounds out a Start roster comprised of Adam E. Pillon and Dan Succarde. “One of the jobs I feel most strongly about with Start is mentorship,” said Lyne. “Dan was one of my assistants, and he’s now doing so well,” Lyne pointed out. “Adam is coming into his own. The company we want to grow is one where we can all revel in combined success. The cross-pollination of people and talents translates to clients when they walk in the door.” Lyne added that Start’s editors are “well looked-after and benefit from the best equipment and technology, which adds to their confidence.”

“With Louis here, our young editors get a chance to stretch their wings, they feel honored to have Louis’ eyes and experience support their perspectives,” Redman concurred, and Lyne’s experience is considerable. The son of acclaimed filmmaker Adrian Lyne (Unfaithful, Fatal Attraction, Flashdance, Indecent Proposal), Louis Lyne grew up on film sets – and in cutting rooms. “I had unique opportunities to see films being made and coming together in editorial,” recalled Lyne, who spent some of his teen years syncing audio for his father’s movies.

The early start served Lyne well, and in the spot world, he has made a name for himself as an editor working with helmers at the top of their game: Rocky Morton, Graham Rose, Paul Gay, Andrew Douglas, Danny Duchovny, Thom Higgins, Yael Staav, Leslie Dektor, Kyle Cooper, Blair Hayes, Jeff Zwart, and Peter Chelsom are among the directors whose visions he has helped to realize.

The life of a film gypsy also agreed with Lyne; he has worked as an editor in London, Paris, Barcelona, Istanbul, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit. In fact, it was on what Lyne calls “the-never-ending job” for Pontiac – the carmaker’s “Pass it Along” campaign – that he met Redman, and formed a friendship and professional association that has led to this move. Though not a Detroit native, he has chosen to make the city his home.

Lyne’s first project at Start is exemplary of the spirit in which he has come aboard. “Ford has given us the chance to work as a team,” said Lyne. And it’s for the Web, so we get to push the envelope.”

The project also reunites Lyne with producer Team Detroit EP Kelly Trudell, a man who has been very influential in his career, and Succarde’s. “Louis is a world-class editor,” said Trudell. “He is insightful, talented and trustworthy, and he can master the most challenging editorial projects. We’ve become true friends as a result of the time we’ve spent together in the trenches.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity to work with some of his favorite people,” Lyne concluded. When I see how well Start has done in less than two years, I’m inspired by our possibilities for the future.”

Start is represented nationwide by Marni Halliburton.