Cutters Studios Expands Roster With Acclaimed Editor Kate Owen

Feb. 06, 2025

High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Kate Owen to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. The announcement was made by Cutters New York Managing Director/Executive Producer Caitlin Grady.

Owen is an acclaimed creative editor known worldwide for her bold style, her total commitment to storytelling excellence, and her solid relationships with world-leading creatives that span the globe. Born and raised in the UK before making New York City her home, over the past decade, Kate has successfully partnered with many of the industry’s highest-profile editorial houses. Serving as lead editor on locations and in premier post facilities, Kate has edited a stunning array of projects, ranging from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and entertainment. Alongside iconic directors and creatives from top-tier agencies including Mother, Saatchi & Saatchi, Dentsu, Grey Worldwide, VMLY&R, Argonaut, RGA, Futura, BBDO, and many others, Kate’s credits span cutting-edge projects for Bose, Estee Lauder, Gucci, Hourglass, Clinique, Maybelline, Victoria Beckham, Vogue, Adidas, Sony, Showtime, Virgin Atlantic, and countless others.

The recipient of industry accolades from BTAA, The One Show, D&AD, a Gold Cannes Lion, and Best Editing honors at the 2023 Artists Forum Festival of the Moving Image, Kate served as Editing Jury President for the 2020 D&AD Awards, and as a judge for the AICP Awards multiple times. In the film world, Kate’s extensive work includes numerous award-winning short- and long-form projects from emerging and established filmmakers.

Grady began:

“Kate is an incredible editor, who considers and crafts every frame of her work. With her involved, everything is always in perfect flow. I'm so glad things have aligned so that we can work together again. Kate has already brought several projects and lots of energy to our office. We are thrilled to have her on the team.”

 

An immense fan of both Cutters and Grady, Owen was also drawn to the vast resources of Cutters Studios. These include creative production studio Flavor, which adds unsurpassed CGI and visual effects capabilities to the integrated workflow for any and all projects. According to Owen, Cutters’ Soho studio is also home to her favorite rooftop terrace in NYC.

Owen said:

“Cutters has always had an amazing reputation and is considered a top boutique editorial shop. Finding an edit house – and an EP – that supports your vision and helps you really excel with each project is a dream come true. Together, we are already bringing our unique approaches to our agency and production partners. Considering the amazing capabilities of this group and our commitments to delivering extraordinary creative, it feels like the sky is the limit.”

 

Famed NYC-based international Director and Photographer Lacey is among Owen’s most frequent creative partners. Their latest collaboration will debut soon.

In her words:

“Kate’s eye for detail is unparalleled; she always finds nuances in your footage you didn’t even know were there. She also truly cares about each project. Whether it’s your passion piece or a commercial, each one is approached with the same joy.”