Nomad Welcomes Editor Matthew Hilber
Global post-production company Nomad has added Matthew Hilber to its roster of editorial talent. With work ranging from the heartfelt and resonant to the outright hilarious, Matthew has garnered industry-wide acclaim and noteworthy awards throughout his decorated career.
After a chance encounter in 2001 with a first-generation iMac (which led to a 16-hour iMovie marathon), Matthew immediately realized editing was his calling. The Portland-native began his career at JOINT, Wieden+Kennedy’s editorial arm, where he worked for the next fifteen years, cutting spots for Nike, Coca-Cola, Old Spice, and KFC. His Super Bowl commercial for TurboTax, starring Humpty Dumpty, ranked among the best of the big game that year, and his spot “Tough Love” for P&G aired during the Paralympic Games and won a Cannes Silver Lion.
Influenced by his interests in sports and comedy, Matthew cuts with an instinctive style that aims to touch the emotional core of every story. Working with directors such as Neal Brennan, Jake Syzmanski, and Clay Weiner has provided opportunities to sharpen those comedic instincts while having a good time doing it. “At some point, we all got into this business because it was fun,” he says, “so I try to keep that in mind during the editing process. I think that sort of positive energy shows up in the work.”
Matthew’s recent commercials include Emmy Award-winning spots for Fox Sports, Chili’s, Amazon, Lowe’s, and State Farm, featuring pro athletes, comedy legends, and A-list celebrities alike. He also cut a Girl Scout Cookie video for his daughter, which helped propel Tagalongs to a top 3 finish among friends and family.
On the long-form side, he has edited with zombies for LAIKA, toured Thailand with Facebook, and did all the burnouts with Hurst Racing Tires. His narrative and documentary credits include the dark comedy short Bronzed, which premiered at SXSW, the political satire The Last Undecided Voter, and an episode of The Thread, featuring Brazilian pianist and composer Henrique Eisenmann.
On signing with Nomad, Matthew said, “I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by great people over the course of my career, and this was an opportunity to reunite with some of the best!”
“Matthew is a top-tier editor and collaborator,” added Susye Melega, Managing Director of Nomad LA. “His talent is immeasurable, and his stellar craftsmanship shines through with every choice he makes. We’re beyond excited to have him on our roster.”
