Editor Jake Gum Joins CRY as Post Production Supervisor

In recent years, Jake has been a reliable and frequently sought-after assistant editor on projects big and small.

Honing his editing skills in the great state of Texas, Jake gained experience cutting live events, commercials, and feature films such as Home Free, The Nurse, and the upcoming CRY-produced feature film, Lesions.

After an impressive streak on the editorial team and proving to be a reliable teammate in the trenches, Jake has been entrusted to supervise and improve Cry’s post processes, both for commercials and narrative projects.

Keeping his eye on the big picture: Telling great stories, Jake brings efficiency and smoothness to post-production that has helped Cry take on our biggest projects to date. 

With attention to detail and strategic planning, Jake aims to minimize the stress and unhealthy working habits that can often pervade the post-process. 

By implementing the latest software and tech advancements while maintaining a focus on the tried and true principles of storytelling, Jake has helped to streamline Cry’s post-production both technically and creatively.

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Being a lifelong student of film, Jake continues to pursue filmmaking and photography in his free time. He’s passionate about personal stories with authenticity at the core and also enjoys writing about films on his website (https://www.jakegum.com/what-im-watching/).

Jake seeks inspiration from everything around him and always strives to elevate the quality of the work he is involved in. 

“I’m excited to continue working with the incredible team at Cry and tell heartfelt stories with them.” ~ Jake Gum

“I can depend on Jake to manage the project, communicate efficiently with clients, (not often tasked to our editors), and recommend the best food trucks when I’m in Austin. … Some things money just can’t buy.” ~ EP, Codey on Jake