about

dayn williams

dayn is an internationally acclaimed film editor of commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. his career has seen him become one of the most respected and sought after editors around and he’s collaborated with some of the most celebrated directorial talent in the industry. starting his career as a cutting room runner at the age of 18, serving a seven year apprenticeship in 35mm film editing before being made an editor at 25. he joined cut+run in london before moving to new york in 2011, where he still resides. he’s available both remote and in person, and regularly travels to this side of the atlantic for work and to see family.
dayn’s work has been recoginised at international advertising craft and film awards throughout europe and the usa, including a grand prix at cannes lions and an oscar nomination.

  • belgium
    brussels international short film festival
    leuvan international short film festival

    ireland
    kinsale shark awards ×3

    france
    brest european short film festival
    lille international short film
    prends ca court film festival
    cannes lions grand prix
    cannes lions

    romania
    hyperfest

    portugal
    fike-evora international film festival

    spain
    incurt film festival
    groll d'oro film festival
    sevilla film festival

    switzerland
    lausanne international short film festival

    uk
    btaa british arrows awards x5
    cads music vision awards
    d&ad awards ×7
    imago film festival
    london international awards
    the one show gold*

    usa
    aice ny awards
    aicp awards
    chicago international film festival
    clio awards x2
    global healthcare and wellness awards
    imago film festival
    marcom platinum
    oscar nominee
    the telly awards
    tribeca film festival
    seattle international film festival
    sxsw film festival