Jim Haygood Named Partner at Bicoastal Union (Artists in Advertising)

SANTA MONICA, CA, March 16, 2009 - Acclaimed feature, spot, and music video editor Jim Haygood has been named a Partner at Bicoastal Union. Haygood joined the company in March 2008, after completing his latest feature, "Where the Wild Things Are," directed by Spike Jonze, on which he shared editorial duties with colleague Eric Zumbrunnen. He has since cut spot projects such as the PlayStation MLB launch via Deutsch/LA, Range Rover via Y&R, Sprint's "Instict" campaign (Goodby, Silverstein & Partners/SF), which screened in theatres nationwide, Capital One via DDB/Chicago, and Visa via TBWA/Chiat/Day. Jim Haygood

"Jim is a true artist and no doubt one of the best editors in the business," said Union Partner/Executive Producer Michael Raimondi. "On top of that, he is also a terrific thoughtful guy who fit in here immediately. We have a lot of synergy between us personally whether it be bicycles, politics, Stephen Colbert or Advertising. He challenges me in ways that keep me excited about where we are going as a company and as a nation. Professionally, we hit the ground running with Jim and haven't looked back. We are thrilled to have him here as a partner."

Haygood's distinguished resume includes collaborations with pre-eminent spot and feature directors over the last twenty years. Working with David Fincher from the earliest days of their careers, for example, Haygood gained prominence as the editor of the feature "Fight Club," the award-winning Adidas "Legs" spot, and Madonna's "Vogue" video.

"Union has all the pieces i was looking for in a commercial company," said Haygood, "excellent creative talent, complete facilities from offline through compositing and mixing...and perhaps most importantly, the respect and trust of clients who appreciate how union does business."

Haygood, formerly represented by Spot Welders, has described his career as "a single journey of interconnected disciplines" in which he has consistently vaulted between movies and spots.

Haygood's additional credits include notable spot projects for Jaguar and Miller Lite, as well as the films "The Astronaut Farmer," "Panic Room," and "The Game."

Union has offices in Santa Monica, CA, and New York City. The company launched its NY office in June 2008, with Partners/Editors Sloane Klevin and Geordie Anderson, and Executive Producer Caryn MacLean. Haygood rounds out a Union roster comprised of Nico Alba, Anderson, Einar, Jay Friedkin, Nicholas Wayman-Harris, Klevin, Nick Lofting, Adam Jenkins, and Paul Plew.