Dictionary Films

18/08/2023

Check it out - shots.net got to connect with four bright young talents about their dreams, doubts and career pathways, one of which is our very own Brian Broeckelman!

It's a really great piece featuring some rising talents, so be sure to give it a read by hitting the thumbnail below.

Way to represent, Broeckelman!!

Four bright young talents share their dreams, doubts and career pathways: Strike Anywhere Films' Erica Eng, a Chinese American director in LA; Toronto-based director and VFX wizard Lucas Hrubizna of Blink Productions; journalist-turned-director Brian Broeckelman of Dictionary Films in Chicago and Se...

14/08/2023

Proud to have this incredible talent and stand-up guy on our team.

Let's rock n' roll 😎🤘

Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, is very proud to announce that visionary creative-industry production leader Brian Smego has joined the company as Managing Director. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan.

30/06/2023

There comes a time when you have to trade up.

We got to collab with the rest of the Cutters Studios gang on this new spot for General RV Center. Thanks to the team at General RV for inviting us onto this very fun project!

Director: Jesse Shamata
Editor: Kevin O'Brien, Cutters
Audio Engineer: Josh Condon, Another Country
Colorist: Eric Maurer, Flavor
Finisher: Steve Sweik, Flavor

This is "General RV - Trade Up" by Brad Mamo on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

29/06/2023

The whole Dictionary team wishes Chris a wonderful retirement, and we hope he sends us a postcard from the beach.

The Cutters Studios family, which includes hundreds of talents across partner companies Cutters, Dictionary Films, Flavor, and Another Country, are about to say goodbye to yet another legend: Longstanding Dictionary Films Managing Director Chris Rossiter is set to retire at month’s end.

03/05/2023

What a man. What a career. Congrats on a well-earned retirement, Tim!!

In a recent company-wide message, Cutters Studios Founder/CEO Tim McGuire announced his retirement, expressing deep appreciation for his colleagues worldwide and immense pride for their combined achievements.

21/04/2023

The AICP Post Council has released the post best practices white paper that we hope will inspire some good conversation and action. If you have not had the chance, be sure to check it out.

We are sharing in the spirit of community and solidarity with other talent strong, independent companies, and we hope you’ll do the same to encourage the production and post production industries to stay strong and unified ♥️💪

This is "It’s Time to Recognize and Adapt to the New Post Production Normal" by AICP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

18/04/2023

🐄 🌍 Get ready for a captivating documentary that hits close to home, exploring the lives of four Midwestern dairy farmers in 'Greener Pastures.' This film, directed by Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian, delves into critical issues such as mental health, climate change, and globalization that affect us all.⁠
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Join us for the screening on April 24th at The Gene Siskel Center, where you'll have the chance to network with other film enthusiasts and participate in a Q&A session with the filmmaking team. After the film, continue the conversation and enjoy the after-party at the Emerald Loop Bar & Grill.⁠
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See you at the movies 🍿 🎥

🎟 www.midwestfilm.com/get-tickets

07/03/2023

Huge congrats to Dictionary director Miki Magasiva for being selected as a judge for the AICP Show in the Directorial category! Way to represent, Miki!!

The deadline for entries has been extended to March 13th, so there's still submit if you haven't yet. Late fees apply.

https://aicpawards.awardcore.com/home

25/01/2023

All of us at Dictionary Films are pleased to announce that Joe Kirkendall has been promoted to Head of Production!!

Joe has been an invaluable part of our team from the day he joined Dictionary, and we're so lucky to have this all-around great guy on our side.

Congratulations, Joe - can't wait for what's next. Cheers!! 🍻

To read the full announcement on Joe's promotion, head to LBBonline - Little Black Book using the link below.

Little Black Book, Joe becomes the first head of production in Dictionary's 15-year history

20/01/2023

WeatherTech knows comfort should be easy and adaptable.

The whole Cutters Studios crew - Dictionary Films, Cutters, Another Country, and Flavor - got to collaborate on this new work, and we love seeing how it all came together. Shoutout to the incredible teams at WeatherTech and Pinnacle Advertising & Marketing Group for bringing us in on this one!

Director: Brian Broeckelman
Editor: Chris Moore, Cutters
Audio Engineer: Peter Erazmus, Another Country
VFX Director: Rob Churchill, Flavor
Colorists: Eric Mauer, Chris Elliot, Flavor
Senior Flame Artist: Chris Elliot, Flavor
Finish Editor: Patrick Wong, Flavor
Associate Creative Director: Colby Capes, Flavor
CGI Artists: Emily Berveiler + Thuc Nguyen, Flavor

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13/12/2022

Vehicles come in all different sizes. So should the accessories.

It's always a ton of fun when we get to see a project all the way through - from pre-production, to production, down to the finishing touches in post. So much gratitude to the stellar folks at WeatherTech and Pinnacle Advertising & Marketing Group for the opportunity!

Director: Brian Broeckelman
Editor: Chris Moore, Cutters
Audio Mix: Peter Erazmus, Another Country
Color: Chris Elliott, Flavor
VFX: Chris Elliott, Michael Anderson, Marc Wellington,
Tim Moore, Flavor

Cutters Studios

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27/10/2022

Much love to The Midwest Film Festival. Grateful for all they do for the Midwest film community 🖤✨🙏

Thank you to Dic-tion-ar-y Films for joining us again as a sponsor at the 2022 Best of The Midwest Awards! This annual celebration would not be possible without the incredible support or local film organizations like theirs.

Dictionary Films is a commercial production company
representing unlimited, full-service creative capabilities through an elite group of prestigious directors from around the world. Dictionary operates offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City and Tokyo, each offering direct access to the united talents and production strengths of Cutters Studios. Since launching in 2008, Dictionary Films has produced innovative content for all media and genres for premier brands and advertisers across the globe.

Join us on November 3rd to meet these movers and shakers!

11/10/2022

We had a stellar time working with some big rigs and a top-notch crew on the project we did for Navistar/International Truck. If you haven't seen it, be sure to check it out on our profile.

Huge shout out to everyone who helped us make this work come to life!

22/09/2022

We got to travel across the country to create this epic work for INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS with our friend Jason Henderson and his team at Secret Fort. It's projects like this that remind us how lucky we are to do what we do.

Shout out to Brian Broeckelman on his killer directing, to our incredible crew that absolutely crushed each shoot, to our production coordinator Lilly Hansen for keeping everything moving along the way, as well as our partners at Cutters, Flavor, and Another Country!

Cutters Studios
Editor: Kevin O'Brien
Assistant Editor: Christian Leontios

Flavor
Creative Director: Brian McCauley
VFX Director: Rob Churchill
Executive Producer: Kate Smith
Managing Director: Neal Cohen
Unreal Engine Previz: Rob Churchill
3D: Thuc Nguyen, Emily Berveiler, Brian McCauley, Krzys Pianko, JC Tecklenburg
‍2D: JC Tecklenburg
Finishing: Rob Churchill, Alison Clare Bloom, Michael Anderson, Brian Higgins
Color: Brian Higgins

Another Country
Sounds Design & Mix: Erik Widmark

This is "Navistar - Shift What's Possible" by Cutters Studios on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

19/09/2022

Excited to share that The Midwest Film Festival's upcoming First Tuesdays will feature AFTER LIGHT, a short film directed by our very own Brian Broeckelman, edited by Emily Tolan (Cutters), with sound design by Cathryn Stark (Another Country).

Proud to be an ongoing sponsor of MFF, and can't wait to show our support for the fest and our Cutters Studios fam on October 4th!

For more info on MFF, their year-round events, and to purchase tickets for the screening hit the link below:
https://www.midwestfilm.com/get-tickets

09/11/2021

Cutters Studios is looking for a Production Coordinator to join our team full-time at Dictionary Films.

The primary responsibilities are to support and assist Dictionary Films producers and staff. This role is based in Chicago, IL and while we are not yet back in the office daily, we do expect to return to the workplace soon.

Our company is committed to having a work culture that makes everyone feel they are important and valued. We provide guidance in developing our members’ individual talents. We encourage our people to do their best work and pursue their passions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Provide support in managing production schedules, travel, locations, catering, equipment rentals and transportation for the prep/shoot/wrap of commercial projects

- Assist in both on-set and internal billing processes

- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible work schedules

- Aptitude to work independently or as part of a larger production team

- Competence in working remotely as well as in a production office

Skills & Requirements:

- Passion and dedication to video/film production

- Data entry and project/process management skills

- Strengths in communications, organization, and file management

- Proficiencies in Showbiz Budgeting, Microsoft Office, and Keynote a big plus

- Experience on set and in production planning is advantageous, but not required

- Capable of multitasking and changing direction to adapt to the current needs of a project

- Ability to organize and manage priorities

- Developing knowledge of industry standards

Qualified candidates with eligibility to work in the United States should send a current resume directly for consideration.

Send your resume to [email protected]. We appreciate your interest in Cutters Studios and kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries to our teams via LinkedIn.
All questions regarding the status of your application can be directed to [email protected].

Cutters Studios is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.