International Edit House Final Cut Appoints Denise Blate Roederer’s RHODA for U.S. East Coast Representation

New York, New York - Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - Acclaimed editorial and post-production company Final Cut has announced today the appointment of Denise Blate Roederer of RHODA to represent its international roster of world-class editors on the East Coast for commercials and branded content.

Denise founded RHODA in 2016 after more than 15 years representing some of the industry’s most acclaimed directors, editors and artists, both in-house rep and independently.

A native New Yorker with a B.F.A. in film from NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, Denise has a keen eye for talent, an ability to identity creative opportunities and an impeccable aesthetic. She cut her teeth at The Artist’s Company and the A+R Group, responsible for launching such influential directors as Tarsem, Michael Haussman and David Frankham before continuing on to represent some of the best creative talent the industry has to offer.

“I’ve long admired Final Cut’s stellar roster of talent and their rich history of collaboration with top directors, agencies and brands,” said Denise Blate Roederer, reflecting on her appointment. “I am honored to join Stephanie [Apt], Sarah [Roebuck], and their exceptional team of artists as we continue to raise Final Cut’s creative pedigree.”

Sarah Roebuck, Executive Producer of Final Cut New York, commented on the assignment of Blate Roederer, saying, “I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to work with Denise. I love the energy, enthusiasm and strategic thinking she brings to representing our editors. You can tell she has a real passion for the business, a fierce work ethic and a genuine kindness of spirit - values that Final Cut shares.”

Final Cut’s President, Stephanie Apt, had this to add, “Denise comes to us highly recommended, her reputation speaks for itself, and I have been deeply impressed by the success she has found representing Chelsea Pictures over the last seven years. We are going to have a great partnership with Denise; she's strategic, charismatic and widely respected. I am excited to bring Final Cut into the fold of her admirers.”

Final Cut announces Blate Roederer’s appointment on the heels of already big news - the signing of Oscar-nominated editor Spencer Averick (Selma, 13th), the promotions of Suzy Ramirez to LA EP and Spencer Campbell to rostered editor, as well as a Best In Show win for editor Daniel Sherwen at the AICE Awards, three Black Pencils at the D&AD Awards for editor Joe Guest’s “We’re the Superhumans” as well as Best In Moving Image Craft at this week’s The One Show. Final Cut is poised for another successful outing at Cannes in June, and another stellar year ahead.

Blate Roederer joins Final Cut’s sterling sales team of Ready Set’s Lisa Sabatino Lange on the West Coast and Doug Stephen in the Midwest.