Film London Lodestar 2025: Elise Butt
Film London Lodestars 2025Head of Department
Elise is an editor working out of Trim Editing in London, and Arc Edit in Australia. Her work – in commercials, music videos and short films – often has a sense of playfulness and musical rhythm to it. She has a strong belief that the edit either makes or breaks a film, and that a good edit doesn’t necessarily mean you notice it.She has won awards for her commercials from Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio’s and Ciclope. Two of her short films have been featured at BFI London – Jerk, directed by Raine Allen-Miller, and most recently Ratthum (Blood), directed by Suga Suppiah.
Relationship to Film London
Editor on BFI NETWORK Short Films Ratthum (Blood) and Jerk
Elise is a considered and thoughtful editor. She really worked to understand the subtle moments of the story and characters and lifted performances through a careful and nuanced edit. She ensures that the director and other voices like the producer feel listened to. She supports their creative vision while bringing her own flair and ability to problem-solve. Her kind, warm approach make her a joy to work with and valuable part of the team.Daljinder Johal, Producer, Ratthum (Blood)