Cartel Expands Editorial Roster with Rising US Talent Trio
Editing and post production company Cartel is rapidly growing its editorial roster with a pair of hires and a promotion. Matt LaRoche and Nate Katz are new joiners, while Nick Deliberto moves up from his previous role as an editor on The Lookout, Cartel’s development track for up-and-coming creative talent.
Partner and editor Andy McGraw comments, "We are thrilled to welcome gifted editors Nate and Matt. Bolstering our creative roster in a considered and thoughtful manner is our priority and they are very much a part of that. They embody the spirit and soul of Cartel and embrace our shared vision of the future. We are very fortunate to have them on our team. Nick has been making all the right moves since joining us and his well deserved promotion is a testament to both his talent, hard work and incredible hair and our commitment to nurturing young promising talent through The Lookout. We are all very excited to see what the future holds."
Matt LaRoche
Matt joins from Arcade Edit, where he honed his skills as a visual editor. He has collaborated with prominent agencies including Cartwright, TBWA\Chiat\Day, 72andSunny, and BBDO LA, as well as accomplished directors like Bianca Poletti, dayday, Rick Famuyiwa, and Samuel Bayer.
Matt’s skill for telling stories with emotion at the core has won him projects with notable brands such as Procter & Gamble, Facebook, Wrangler, and Adidas. Two of his recent spots were also featured on the 2022 AICP Post Shortlist.
Matt Laroche comments, “I have long recognised Cartel Edit as a leading force in captivating storytelling. I deeply admire the partners' unwavering dedication to their craft. The roster boasts a collection of dynamic editors whose accomplishments span across various genres and mediums, which greatly inspires me. I believe that Cartel offers the perfect environment for me to propel my career to new heights.”
Above: Procter & Gamble 'My Black Is Beautiful'
Nate Katz
Nate arrives at Cartel following a successful run at Whitehouse Post NY. There, he collaborated with top agencies such as Droga5 and Wieden+Kennedy for brands including Gatorade, Amazon, Sony, Cadillac, and Moncler.
Working across documentary and advertising, Nate’s highlights include the short film ‘Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma,’ which won at Sundance, SXSW and a host of other prestigious festivals, as well as his frequent and varied collaborations with director duo rubberband.
Nate Katz comments, “Joining Cartel was a no-brainer: it’s doing the type of work I aspire to, with an ethos I completely support, and the most nurturing people who are equally invested in the success of their peers and the quality of their work. I'm excited to help build that culture as the New York office opens and grows. Beyond that, I believe Cartel represents the best opportunity to grow the type of projects I'm passionate about.”
Above: Gatorade 'Messi Mindset'
Nick Deliberto
Nick is a multidisciplinary artist and singular editor with a subtle touch. During his years at Cartel, he has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach and adaptability to any style or format, working with clients such as Calvin Klein, ASOS, LA28, Jamba Juice, McDonald’s, and Verizon.
Premiering all over the world, Nick’s short film credits have received Grand Jury Prizes at Sundance and New Orleans, and Best Editor at Nevada City Film Festival. His documentary work for ‘The Secrets of Hillsong’ seized the attention of the internet and press, including Variety and Time Magazine. ‘Magic City’, his upcoming documentary produced by Drake and Jermaine Dupri about the infamous Atlanta Strip Club, is set to premiere next year.
Nick Deliberto comments, “I am thrilled to be joining the main roster at Cartel because they’ve always pushed me to be myself and encouraged my creativity. I’m hoping to continue bringing that energy to more commercial clients so I can make their work look really good and hopefully make them rich and famous (if they want that).”
Above: Jamba Juice 'Just Gotta Jamba'
