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PEOPLE www.postmagazine.com 35 POST NOV/DEC 2025 CAMI STARKMAN Editor Cami Starkman has joined post studio Nomad, which has locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Austin and Tokyo. Starkman began her career at Sunset Edit, and later The Den Editorial, where she spent several years editing an expansive range of commercials, music videos and documen- taries. Her commercial credits include campaigns for Puma, Mercedes-Benz, Calvin Klein, Savage X Fenty, Samsung, Google, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Starbucks and Netflix. Her editorial touch has also shaped visuals for global superstars such as Katy Perry, Eminem, Mariah Carey, Solange and Nick Jonas. On the long-form side, her credits include co-editing the HBO documentary Insecure: The End and cutting the docu-series Searching For Soul Food. RAY STRAIGHT Detroit editorial boutique Cutters has promoted Ray Straight to editor. Soon after graduating from the television production program at the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts (now part of Lawrence Technological University), Straight landed in the shipping and library department of Detroit's General Television Network (GTN). From there, his multifac- eted role as assistant editor continued to expand as the company's creative editorial operation became RingSide Creative, and then Cutters Detroit. As an assistant editor, Straight worked on major campaigns for every auto- motive brand in Detroit, including many with GTB for Ford. His expertise grew through extended engagement with SC Johnson, for which he edited high-pro- file social media videos. Other credits include Lafayette American's extensive campaign work for Mazda. FLAURA ATKINSON Church Edit in London continues to expand its roster with the recent signing of editor Flaura Atkinson, whose portfolio spans commercials, music vid- eos, and both short- and long-form narrative films. Atkinson's work is often comedy-driven, with a taste for the absurd. She will be represented for US work alongside her UK representation at Stitch. Atkinson began her career at Peepshow Post. From there, she moved up the ladder and honed her craft as an editor at The Quarry before signing with Stitch. She brings over a decade of experience in post, with commercial credits that include campaigns for global brands such as Adidas, Ikea, Nespresso, McDonald's, Netflix, Gucci and Burberry. SARAH JORDAN Leap Year the offline editorial studio in New York City launched by production company Voyager, has signed Sarah Jordan to its editorial lineup. She has contributed to major campaigns for Dunkin', Mint Mobile, Pantalones and Kiehl's; Super Bowl spots; and long-form projects for HBO Max, Netflix and Showtime. After making her first film in college, Jordan began her career assisting at a Manhattan edit house before moving into the freelance documentary world, where she cut short films for Mass Appeal, and later contributed to feature-length projects, including HBO's Tiger and Showtime's Sophia. As a freelancer, her documentary-style approach translated naturally into com- mercial work, leading to a series of Dunkin' campaigns with Ben Affleck's production company Artists Equity. She's since become a frequent editing partner to Affleck. CHRISTIAN IRLES, ANDY WALKER The Cinesite Group in London has promoted two internal leaders in a move to ensure creative expertise and innovation continue to drive its global studio net- work. Veteran visual effects supervisors Christian Irles and Andy Walker are moving from Vancouver's Image Engine into new leadership positions within the wider Cinesite Group. Irles (top photo) transfers from Image Engine to Cinesite's London headquarters, further strengthening the studio's senior leadership team. He brings over 20 years of experience, and is a seasoned creative leader known for delivering high-end visual effects across films and streaming series. His tenure at Image Engine began in 2018, and before that, he served as a VFX supervisor at Cinesite Montreal. Walker (bottom photo) brings over 24 years of experience to his new role at Cinesite Montreal, where he'll serve as VFX supervisor, working out of New York. Previously at Image Engine, he oversaw a diverse range of projects. SCOTT BUTZER Award-winning editor Scott Butzer has joined the roster of Abandon Editorial in Los Angeles. He brings a versatile editorial voice that's been shaped over 15 years from work on projects that span com- mercials to music videos to documentaries. Some of Butzer's credits include projects for Google, Frito-Lay, Apple, TurboTax and Toyota. Butzer has held positions at Cabin Editing Company, Whitehouse Post and Final Cut. His work on rapper Vince Staples' Fun! music video and Frito-Lay's Taste of Soccer spot were recognized with AICP awards. KSENIA KOLCHINA Maxon, the maker of software solutions for creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, and visual effects, has appointed Ksenia Kolchina vice president of marketing — a newly-created role. Kolchina's arrival comes as the German company looks ahead to 2026, a year that will be focused on sustainable expansion into new regions and markets. Kolchina joins Maxon after leading brand and growth marketing at Audible Europe, an Amazon company, and holding senior roles across TV, film, gaming, streaming and music software. Her background combines a deep apprecia- tion for creative culture with an analytical, results-driven mindset. In her new role, Kolchina will focus on shaping a global marketing function that supports Maxon's long-term vision. ASTRA DORF Motion design and animation studio Bien in Los Angeles recently welcomed Astra Dorf to its sales team in an effort to expand the studio's business across entertainment and gaming, while continuing its focus on inclusive motion design and character animation. Dorf, who is based in New York City, began her career at Lee Hunt Associates, where she helped launch global TV networks through design and strategy. She founded Astra Reps in 2008 and has represented top creative companies across branding, animation, digital, experiential and game marketing. Past collaborations include work with clients such as NBCUniversal, Hulu, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. At Bien, Dorf will focus on strengthening relationships and building new opportunities in the entertainment and gaming industries