Jinx Godfrey, the British-born editor known for her work in commercials, documentaries and independent features, has joined FilmCore as the latest addition to its growing editorial staff in New York. Godfrey arrives from Cosmo Street where her recent credits include spots for Sprint (directed by Tom Kuntz for Chiat Day), Milky Way (directed by the Perlorian Brothers for BBDO) and Boost Mobile (directed by Neil Harris for Berlin Cameron). In her first project for FilmCore, Godfrey is cutting her third campaign for BP out of Ogilvy & Mather, New York.
“It’s inspiring to work with people whose work you truly admire,” said Andrew Linsk, Executive Producer of FilmCore, New York. “Jinx is a gifted editor and we’re thrilled she’s decided to join us here at FilmCore New York.”

Also joining FilmCore, New York, is Tiffany Burchard, who formerly was on staff at the company’s Santa Monica office. Burchard has been editing at FilmCore since 2003 with her recent credits including a spot for Comcast, directed by Anonymous’ Justin Reardon for Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and a campaign for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, directed by Hungry Man’s David Shane for R&R Partners. Additionally, she has worked with director Phil Joanou on T-Mobile (Publicis in the West, Seattle) and with director Kevin Thomas on Geico (The Martin Agency, Richmond).
Burchard’s move won’t be official until mid-September, but she is currently in New York cutting promos for Jackass: Number Two, an upcoming feature from MTV and Paramount Pictures. Even after she settles into Manhattan, Burchard will continue to make herself available for West Coast projects.

“I’ve wanted to work in New York for a long time and FilmCore has given me an opportunity to do so, while continuing to service my existing clients,” she said. “We have a great facility in New York and the timing is right.”
FilmCore New York has also added two producers to its staff. Lisa Greenleaf, Godfrey’s longtime producer, and Julie Johnston. Johnston (formerly Julie Rechsteiner) was on staff at the Whitehouse for six years.
Godfrey’s commercial work spans an enormous range of products and advertising styles, and involves work with some of the industry’s most prominent directors. She has worked with Spike Lee on Nike, with Errol Morris on American Express and with Dante Ariola on Levis. She recently cut a short film promoting New York City tourism that was directed by Mike Figgis for M&C Saatchi. She also recently cut a 1-hour, “branded entertainment” television special called Schooled, co-developed by Disney, OfficeMax and Chicago agency DDB.

In explaining her decision to join FilmCore, Godfrey said she was looking for a boutique size company where creative work was a priority. “I have already worked with (FilmCore editor) Jà³n Stefà¡nsson and know him to be a very talented editor as well as a good collaborator, and was extremely excited by the idea of working with him again,” she said. “With Andrew Linsk at its helm, FilmCore New York is attracting interesting, creative, high caliber work. He has built the New York office gradually with thought and intelligence. I am confident that it will be an extremely enjoyable and fruitful experience working there.”

Godfrey’s work outside the advertising arena includes Wisconsin Death Trip, James Marsh’s award-winning documentary about strange happenings in a rural Wisconsin town at the end of the 19th century. She also edited The King, the film that marked Marsh’s debut as a narrative filmmaker. Last year, Godfrey cut the short film Gnome, directed by Jenny Bicks and produced by Moxie Pictures and Glamour Magazine. It recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.

Godfrey began her career at The Film Editors, London. In 1992, she was part of a group that formed the editorial house, The Whitehouse. In her 9-year tenure as editor, she cut commercials for both the European and American markets, as well as numerous documentaries for the BBC. She relocated to the United States in 2001 and initially worked out of the Post Factory before joining Cosmo Street a year later.