This week’s Brits in LA Member is Adam Wood , who works for Stitch LA – an editorial house that cuts international television advertising, documentaries and music videos. Adam has recently cut spots for Audi, Activision, Fiat, Fox Soccer and Hyundai. His resume includes editing and directing music videos for Skrillex, Jay Sean, Tyga, LeAnn Rhimes as well as one of Michael Jackson’s last videos. Adam was recently co-nominated for an Emmy for his work on “Clouds Over Cuba”.
Was there a particular reason you chose LA?
As awful and tacky as it sounds, in some ways LA chose me. In that I ended up deposited here by virtue of being part of the management team of UK RnB singer Jay Sean. His track “Down” feat. Lil Wayne had become a US Billboard #1, which had led to me visiting LA constantly for a year or so. As a result I became involved in a relationship at the time with a girl that lived here in Beverly Hills.
What one thing do you miss from home?
The obvious: family, friends, familiarity. Although a lot of the creature comforts of home (food, TV etc.) are now readily available here, once you do a little digging. Combined with the “Brits In LA” group, we ex-pats are provided a little “touchstone” of home here in Hollywood. As such there isn’t much from the UK that I can’t get out here in SoCal. However (specifically) I do miss: not having to get up at 5am to watch a match, drinking a Bulmers in Richmond by the Thames at the height of summer, the tube, and music gigs with artists I’ve actually heard of.
Do you have a hidden gem in LA that you want to share with us?
As a man that loves his curries there really is no better place in town (and I’ve tried them all) than the Star Of India on Melrose. It is the closest to a curry house that you’d find back home. Where as elsewhere the US interpretation of the dish is thin and watery and with very little spice.
What would you suggest to others who are thinking about making the move here?
Get a good lawyer and bring money! Once that’s out the way? Work your socks off and enjoy life. Trust me, you’ll be fine.
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