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Church Edit promotes Sky Kim and Jacob Bottorff to Next Gen roster
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These promotions underscore the company’s commitment to growing talent from within and building a strong creative community.
Church Edit continues to invest in the next generation of editorial talent with the promotion of assistant editors Sky Kim and Jacob Bottorff to their Next Gen roster, underscoring the company’s commitment to growing talent from within and building a strong creative community.
Kim’s commercial portfolio includes work for Gucci, Adidas, McDonald’s, Vogue, eBay, Ring, and NFL Style, alongside ambitious long-form projects like Massive Assembly’s film for Valorant’s Game Changers Championship, where she worked closely with animators and CG artists to help conceptualise and craft the piece over a six-month duration. On the narrative side, she recently served as assistant editor on Georgia Bernstein’s Night Nurse, which premiered this year at Sundance. Born in Toronto and raised in Los Angeles, Kim brings a multidisciplinary foundation to her work, informed by a trilingual upbringing and early training in classical cello. She studied Studio Arts at Concordia University, where a focus on experimental video and mixed media shaped her visual sensibility. After beginning her career in graphic design, Kim transitioned into editing, with previous roles at Deutsch and Cut+Run leading her to Church.
Reflecting on the promotion, Kim says: “I am so thankful for this opportunity. Mah has been an inspiring collaborator and mentor for several years, and I’m so excited to grow alongside her and the creative community she has fostered at Church.”
Church Edit co-founder Mah Ferraz adds: “This is a special one, as Sky has been my assistant for a long time and a cutter on many of my projects. I trust her fully, and I’m proud to see her growth and this well-deserved promotion. Super excited for her future at Church!”
Bottorff’s work spans brands like TurboTax, Old Spice, Dunkin’, LEGO, Arby’s and Huggies, with standout projects including Rippling’s Mastermind campaign, starring Tim Robinson, which premiered during this year’s Super Bowl LX. Balancing performance and pacing, he worked closely with director Zach Tavel to craft the absurdist, character-driven spots. Bottorff's path to editing began with a pivot from acting, where his instinct for timing, particularly in comedy, naturally translated into his editorial approach. After moving from Texas to Los Angeles, he began assisting at a Hollywood trailer house, developing a strong foundation in sound design and high-pressure workflows. Along the way, he connected with editor Emilie Aubry, who has remained a key mentor in his growth and ultimately led him to Church.
Bottorff shares his gratitude: “Big thanks to Emilie and Mah for guiding me up to this point in my career. Several years ago, I wasn't sure if I had the talent to lead an edit room. But with the help of Emilie and the confidence she instilled in me, I've accomplished more than I ever thought possible. I’m excited to see where things go from here and who I'll get to collaborate with next.”
Church Edit Partner Emilie Aubry adds: “I believed in Jacob’s potential from the beginning. Seeing him become a Next Gen Editor is incredibly well deserved. I just helped create the space for him to grow, and I’m really proud of him. He’s just getting started.”
