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AICP Week 2026: Talk of the Town

As part of AICP Week 2026, the organization invited some of the brightest, most celebrated talents in the industry to join a partner of their choosing to discuss important issues they are facing together. Introduced by Master of Ceremonies Susan Credle (Global Creative Advisor, Omnicom), Cutters Editor Magdalena Hernández and Director/Editor/Writer Tessa Greenberg seized the opportunity to remind attendees to "Slow Dowwwwn."

AICP Week 2026

AICP Week is June 2nd through 4th in New York City! To get all the details, including full schedule and registration options:

The 19th Annual D Show

The D Show returns to Detroit’s historic Gem Theatre on June 11. Get your tickets now!

At today’s AICP Midwest event with the City of Chicago, the Illinois Film Office, and the Illinois Production Alliance, attendees learned about the newly expanded Illinois Film Production Tax Credit ... including the first-in-the-nation green uplift offering up to 40% back for commercial productions.

Representing Cutters Studios, Another Country Executive Producer Louise Rider was one of the All Star panelists.

AICP Midwest's 2026 MEET.DRINK.TALK

AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer will descend upon downtown Chicago hotspot Tunnel on May 28th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central.

Michael Lippert: Winner, Gold Telly Award

“Honored to be a Gold Telly Awards Winner for documentary, with my producers, Stephen Barefoot and L. Taylor Arnold. And even better to see continued recognition for Carol and her story. Thanks to PBS North Carolina for getting her on the air and championing this lesser known legend.”

Emily Tolan (again!) for Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Enjoy the official music video for “I Can Take the Sun Out of the Sky” by Brigitte Calls Me Baby, edited by the illustrious Emily Tolan.

6:00-8:30 PM tonight in Winston-Salem, NC

Based in Chicago, Billy has spent nearly eight years editing at Cutter Studios, cutting work for brands including M&M’s, the NHL, Jeep, Skittles, Coors, and Allstate. His work has earned two Emmy nominations, a Clio Award, and an AICP shortlist.

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Kaeley Melaniphy for The Braymores

Enjoy the official music video for “August” by The Braymores, directed, shot, and edited by the insanely talented Kaeley Melaniphy.

The Braymores: Matt Tiles, Keegan Melaniphy, Russell Oren, Wyatt Prather CREDITS Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Kaeley Melaniphy Graphics: Colby Capes August: Lea Hall August's Boyfriend: Gunnar Lundteigen

Emily Tolan for Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Enjoy the official music video for “I Danced With Another Love In My Dreams” by Brigitte Calls Me Baby, edited by the insanely talented Emily Tolan.

BAND Wes Leavins Jack Fluegel Devin Wessels Jeremy Benshish CREDITS Director: Alec Basse Cinematographer: Chris Owsiany Editor: Emily Tolan Color: Tom Conway Production Assistant: Thomas Allen Dancer: Eliza Jane

AICP Post Awards Judge: Billy Montross

Billy on LinkedIn: “Honored to judge the Cause Marketing/PSA category at this year’s AICP Awards! The entry deadline has been extended to Monday, March 23rd, so there is still time to submit your work!”

AICP Show Judge: Christina Anderson

Christina on LinkedIn: “It's pretty darn awesome being able to see what the next generation of creatives in our industry can do. I’m humbled and inspired by their talent, and it’s an absolute honor to be invited to judge the Student Commercial category for the AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers) Show. Excited and already so proud of all of you!”

AICP Show Judge: Craig Duncan

Craig on Instagram: “Stoked to be judging Concept this year!!! Time is running out to get your work into MOMA!!! Enter by March 18th!!!”

AICP Post Awards Judge: Tim Konn

Tim on LinkedIn: “Consider yourselves summoned.”

AICP Show Judge: John Dingfield

John on LinkedIn: “Guess I better clean my glasses and dim the lights. I’m honored to be judging Cinematography this year.”