Award-winning editor brings expertise in documentaries, comedies and music videos

Leading production and post production house Optimus (Chicago, Ill.) today announced that it has hired award-winning editor Erin Nordstrom to its editorial team. Nordstrom will be based in Santa Monica, Calif., bringing the total number of Optimus editors to 14, including five based in Santa Monica.
Erin has a very exciting reel and brings to our team a broad range of talent and experience ‘ from commercials to music videos to reality TV and documentaries,” said Executive Producer Therese Hunsberger, of Optimus’ Santa Monica office. “At a tight-knit group such as Optimus, it is so important that personalities meld. Erin is not only incredibly talented, but fits in so naturally and brings a wonderful style to our team.”

Erin’s work has garnered her four Beldings (one Grand Belding Bowl), four One Show Awards and an Effie. Erin edited the critically acclaimed feature documentary on the band Wilco, entitled I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. Her music video work includes artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Branch, Damien Rice, Paul Oakenfold, Avril Lavigne and Matchbox 20. Her commercial work includes cutting for clients such as ESPN, Walmart and Columbia Sportswear.

“We came to know Erin when she freelanced with us on a documentary-style project last year,” said Optimus President Tom Duff. “From the start, we were impressed by her instinctual timing and story-telling skills, and she felt like one of us. We knew that she would be a perfect addition, and we’re thrilled to have her onboard and a part of the Optimus family.”

“I’m so grateful that I found Optimus,” said Nordstrom. “I never had a goal of settling somewhere until I saw how Optimus ran and how family-oriented it is. Optimus is full of not only talented, creative people, but warm, inviting personalities ‘ it has felt right from the start.”

To view Nordstrom’s reel, visit www.optimus.com/reels_qt2009.asp?editor=nordstrom.