Stitch Editing has announced that acclaimed multi-award winner editor Adam Spivey is joining its roster.

Spivey is one of the UK's most respected editors, with a body of work that spans commercials, short films and television. With over 30 years experience in the industry, his reel reflects long-standing collaborations with leading directors including Gary Freedman (MJZ), Tim McNaughton (Arts & Sciences), Si&Ad (Academy Films), Simon Ratigan (Rogue), and Traktor (Stink).

His work has been recognised with multiple Golds and Silvers from major industry awards including Cannes Lions, British Arrows, Creative Circle, and Kinsale Sharks. Spivey also founded Speade with Sam Sneade, before going on to start and run boutique edit house The Play Room for eight years. In 2019, he joined The Assembly Rooms, continuing to cut high-profile commercial work while maintaining the personal editorial sensibility that has defined his career. 

Spivey's arrival at Stitch marks an exciting new chapter, pairing his experience with the company’s creative and collaborative ethos, according to Stitch co-owner Leo King. “Adam is one of those editors whose work speaks for itself," he says. "He’s such a lovely guy, and brings a depth of experience that makes him a natural fit for Stitch.” 

Adam Spivey adds: “I’ve long admired both Tim {Hardy] and Leo’s work and the impressive company they have built. If I reflect back to when I created the Play Room in 2011 it was Stitch that I tried to copy. And as they say, if you can’t beat them, join them!”

• Watch Adam Spivey's showreel at Stitch here