Digital studio Reel FX (Dallas/Santa Monica) has added Senior Editor Greg Sunmark to their creative roster.  Sunmark comes to Reel FX from Red Car, where he spent the last 10 years as an editor. Throughout his career he’s worked with top agencies including BBDO, Leo Burnett, DraftFCB and DDB on major national brands such as Chrysler, Midas and McDonalds. Recent work for Sunmark includes the touching spot, “State of Hope,” for State Farm from DDB Chicago and director Joe Pytka, which aired at the Hurricane Sandy relief concert that took place in Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2012.

Reel FX Commercial General Manager Keith McCabe notes, “Greg is the epitome of everything we look for in an artist here at Reel FX. Not only is he is an amazingly talented editor with a unique style and gift for storytelling, he is also incredibly collaborative, great with creatives, and a true pleasure to work with. We could not be more excited to have Greg join our team.”

Executive Producer Gary Banks, also noted, “Finding the right senior editor is a tough challenge.  They need to have a strong creative opinion, but know how to communicate it without killing anyone.  After talking with many of Greg’s previous agency clients they all told stories that basically said the same things: “he’s a great editor”, “he won’t let you down” and “he’s the nicest guy to work with”.  I’m proud he’s joined Reel FX!”

Adds Sunmark, “From their business model to their geographic location, Reel FX is breaking the mold. They’ve got a lot of complimentary disciplines under one roof, and you feel this creative energy just pouring out of the place. I’m fascinated by that, and I’m really excited to join the team.”

About Greg Sunmark:

After studying film and video production at the University of Iowa, Sunmark joined Red Car as a runner in 1996, progressing to a full-time editor in 2002.  He has worked on hundreds of commercials and his work has earned him numerous industry accolades including two AICE Award nominations for his work on spots for McDonald’s and State Farm. In addition to his editorial work, Sunmark also balances an established career as a voiceover artist.  He’s been in radio and TV ads for McDonald’s, Sears, Aleve, Budweiser, Subway, Toyota, and Kraft Foods, among others. When not editing or exercising his voiceover chops, he enjoys writing music and perfecting old craft cocktail recipes.

ABOUT REEL  FX

Reel FX is a fully integrated creative studio that develops and produces both animated films and live-action movies as well as short-form/commercial projects.

Reel FX launched its feature length development and production slate in 2010 with almost 20 years of experience as an award-winning one-stop studio for the creation of animated content including commercials,  films, special attraction/live venue projects, and interactive projects for companies like DreamWorks Animation, Fox, Warner Bros. and Universal Studios. The company’s development slate includes Day of the Dead, Turkeys, and Beasts of Burden.

Since starting the development and production of feature films, Reel FX has aligned itself with some of the most recognized and respected names and brands in the entertainment industry for its projects including Cirque Du Soleil: World’s Away (Cirque Du Soleil, James Cameron, Andrew Adamson, Aron Warner), Day of the Dead (Guillermo Del Toro, Jorge R. Gutierrez), Beasts of Burden (Dark Horse Comics, Andrew Adamson) and Turkeys (Jimmy Hayward, Craig Mazin)