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Work

Four Corners - “El Chingon”
Commercials
Ben Hoffman

Save the Humans / Cat
Commercials
Randal Ford

Leon Bridges - “Beyond”
Music Videos
Justin Wilson

This is the Time
Commercials
Jack Waldrip

Alfa Romeo 'Predictable'
Commercials

American Airline's 'Safe in Sounds'
Commercials
Joey Waldrip

Unequal's Football 'Coming For You'
Commercials

Mary Kay Cosmetic's 'Discover What You Love'
Commercials

FIAT 'Blue Pill'
Commercials
Jack Waldrip

Blue Plate 'Made with Love'
Commercials
Deedle LaCour

Jeep 'Name'
Commercials
Deedle LaCour

About Us

Founded in 1995 by Lola Lott, principal/CEO, and Jack Waldrip, senior editor, the company has become an industry leader. charlieuniformtango serves as a single source production solution. The company directs, produces, shoots, edits, scores, mixes, animates, designs, and provides color services, FX, and finishing for commercials, short films, documentaries, music videos, and digital content for clients worldwide.

Other Locations

charlieuniformtango Austin

701 East 6th Street

Austin, TX 78701

United States

Phone: (512) 499-8790

Our Facilities

Our Talent

Our Talent's Work

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Alfa Romeo 'Predictable'
Jeep 'Name'
Deedle LaCour
Joey Waldrip 2016 Color Reel
Joey Waldrip
FIAT 'Bully'
Jack Waldrip
Captain D’s “Table For One”
Nick Patronella
Wolf 'Nothing Small'
James Rayburn
InnovAge 'Tour'
Randal Ford
Walgreens 'Treehouse'
A Fat Wreck 'Trailer'
Joey Waldrip 2016 VFX Reel
Joey Waldrip
FIAT 'Seduction'
Jack Waldrip
Comic Strip 'Time Machine Drum Kit'
Nick Patronella
7-Eleven 'Slurpee Dance'
Jeremy Bartel
Popeye’s 'Swamp Monster'
Randal Ford
TruGreen ‘Girl’
Jack Waldrip
Alfa Romeo 'Doug'
AT&T 'All Eyes on You'
Justin Wilson
Geico 'Trade In'
Jack Waldrip
Community Coffee Beyond
Nick Patronella
Interstate Batteries "Pegasus”
Jack Waldrip

Principal Employees

Lola Lott

CEO/Principle Lola Lott has over twenty-five years of experience in the production and postproduction industry. She founded charlieuniformtango in Dallas with Jack Waldrip in 1995. She was born to Egyptian parents in Khartoum, Sudan. Her parents, both PhDs, received scholarships to the University of Florida in 1963, and moved Lola and her three sisters to the States. Lola graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. In 1985 while working at a Dallas postproduction company Lola met Jack Waldrip. Eventually the two teamed up to form charlieuniformtango. Over the years charlieuniformtango has grown a full service production and postproduction with locations in Dallas and Austin.

Jack Waldrip

Principle/Senior Editor Jack Waldrip had been honing his editorial skills for over a decade before striking out to found charlieuniformtango with Lola Lott in 1995. Jack grew up around broadcast production. With access to his school’s film equipment, he learned to shoot and edit early on. Jack has been thriving in the film business ever since. His strong editing style and strong options about storytelling have built Jack’s reputation as one of the top commercial editors around. His editing awards include a Cannes Lion, ADDYs, a CLIO, an AICP, and multiple nominations for Best Editor at the International Monitor Awards.

Contact Directory

Michael Wagner

Producer

Production/Postproduction Inquiries
Contact via email

P: 214-922-9222

News

Behind the Scenes of Randal Ford's "The Animal Kingdom: A Collection of Portraits"

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018

“What an experience it's been photographing these animals up close and in person... Here's a behind the scenes video with highlights from these great experiences. Huge thanks to the videographers who shot these clips and also to charlieuniformtango for the amazing edit. I'm also grateful to the... read more

charlieuniformtango Supports The Elevator Project Performing Arts Series In Dallas

Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2018

Lola Lott and Katherine Harper attended a press conference held Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Winspear Opera House to announce the 2018/2019 season of The Elevator Project, featuring the work of small and emerging arts groups performing on the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s stages in the Dallas... read more

VFX/Online Editing Pioneer charlieuniformtango Bolsters VFX/CGI Department

Tuesday, Jul. 24, 2018

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced the company–one of the first in the industry to offer comprehensive VFX and online editing–is building on its unmatched talent in VFX/CGI to offer clients even more services. “At tango we’ve long been committed to creating the best content to... read more

Jack Waldrip, charlieuniformtango Senior Editor, Wins Best of Southwest at 2018 AICE Awards

Tuesday, May. 15, 2018

charlieuniformtango senior editor Jack Waldrip won the Best in Southwest award at the Thursday, May 10 th 2018 AICE Awards held in Culver City, CA. Waldrip won and Pelton was nominated for Digital Content – Over 90 Seconds for work on “ The Mourning After ” for TM Advertising client Universal... read more

Lexus “Genetic Select”

Friday, Mar. 30, 2018

Finding the perfect vehicle that meets your every need was once only a fantasy, but now it’s becoming reality. Through a partnership with 23andMe, Inc., the leading personal genetics company, Lexus will soon offer the ultimate answer to vehicle customization. Genetic Select is a revolutionary new... read more

Lexus Partners with 23andMe for "Genetic Select"

Friday, Mar. 30, 2018

charlieuniformtango Brings Home 9 ADDYS

Friday, Mar. 9, 2018

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced charlieuniformtango brought home 4 Gold, a Silver, and 4 Bronze ADDYS from last night’s 56 th Dallas ADDYS award ceremony held at The Bomb Factory in Dallas. This year’s awards made history by introducing a new trophy designed specifically for... read more

TM Advertising Partners With charlieuniformtango on Super Bowl LII Spot for Texas Rangers

Monday, Feb. 5, 2018

The Texas Rangers once again tapped TM Advertising to tackle this year’s Super Bowl spot. The ad, created in partnership with charlieuniformtango , debuted this Sunday during the big game. “It’s not easy to stand out during an event like the Super Bowl,” said Lisa Bennett, Chief Creative Officer at... read more

charlieuniformtango Names Fran Montoya Head of Sales

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced Fran Montoya has been named Head of Sales. Fran Montoya brings over twenty years of sales rep experience to charlieuniformtango . Most recently, she was Director of Sales of the commercial division of Reel FX for ten years. Prior to that, she... read more

Keith Munley Promoted To charlieuniformtango Austin Executive Producer

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced Keith Munley has been promoted to Executive Producer of charlieuniformtango , Austin. Munley joined charlieuniformtango in Austin in 2008 as an assistant editor. He is a native of the Austin area and graduated from The University of North... read more

One Arts Plaza Unveils New Digital Art Installation

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017

One Arts Plaza has unveiled the second round of the largest digital art installation in North Texas. Working again in collaboration with resident tenant and award-winning video production company, charlieuniformtango , the installation combines technology and art to provide an evolving and... read more

charlieuniformtango chalkboard showcases BTW National Honor Arts Students Artwork for 4th Year

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017

charlieuniformtango , Dallas’ full service commercial production and post-production facility, regularly invites junior and senior art students from Dallas Arts District neighbor Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School for the Performing and Visual Arts to refresh the company’s centerpiece... read more

charlieuniformtango Director Jason Burks Directs Videos Introducing Mary Kay TimeWise Vitamin C Activating Squares

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017

charlieuniformtango Director Jason Burks worked with the Mary Kay creative team to develop two videos unveiling the company’s latest revolutionary skin care innovation, Mary Kay TimeWise ® Vitamin C Activating Squares ™ . The squares dissolve in the palm of the hand to create a fresh, pure and... read more

charlieuniformtango Welcomes Greg Sunmark To Editor Roster

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announces Editor Greg Sunmark has joined charlieuniformtango ’s roster. Greg Sunmark brings over fifteen years of editing experience to charlieuniformtango . Beginning at Red Car Chicago before joining Reel FX and then going freelance in 2014, Sunmark... read more

Director Elliot Dillman Joins charlieuniformtango

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announces Director Elliot Dillman has joined charlieuniformtango for national commercial and VR representation. Elliot Dillman’s directorial experience spans broadcast commercials, branded VR content, music videos, and multi-camera live events. He has... read more

charlieuniformtango and The Richards Group Team Up for Dr Pepper

Friday, Aug. 18, 2017

charlieuniformtango and The Richards Group have been having some fun with new social media campaigns for Dr Pepper. In the works are two campaigns, “Real Cravings” - which focuses on answers to social posts requesting Dr Pepper, and “Pick Your Pepper” focusing on the fun, custom labels available... read more

Director Ben Hoffman Joins charlieuniformtango

Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2017

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announces Director Ben Hoffman has joined charlieuniformtango . Ben Hoffman brings over twenty years experience in the film industry to charlietango. Starting out as a crewmember at an early age, he has tried his hand at every job on set. “But it was... read more

charlieuniformtango and GSD&M Team Up for Walgreens

Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2017

In the new :30 commercial for Walgreens, “Summer/Treehouse,” a mom gets an important message via walkie-talkie from the backyard treehouse where a group of kids are holding “a really big meeting" to discuss the need to replenish supplies needed for summer fun: sunblock, snacks, drinks, pool toys…... read more

charlieuniformtango Installs Chihuly Glass “Basket Set”

Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2017

Lola Lott, principal/CEO charlieuniformtango , said the company has recently installed a Chihuly glass “Basket Set” in the Dallas office. “We’re located in the Dallas Arts District, and we feature art in our offices as much as we can,” Lott said. “We have an ever-changing mural by the students at... read more

Arts Mission Oak Cliff Hosts World Premiere of Cara Mia Theatre Company Production 'De Troya' By Caridad Syich, David Lozano, Director

Wednesday, May. 10, 2017

Arts Mission Oak Cliff hosted Cara Mia Theatre Company’s world premiere performance of De Troya by Obie-award winning playwright, Caridad Syich, directed by David Lozano on Saturday, April 29, 2017. De Troya is a mash-up of a ghost story, an urban fable, and a cracked fairy tale reimagined for a... read more

charlieuniformtango Gives a Shout Out To Winning Partners

Monday, Mar. 6, 2017

All of us at charlieuniformtango are grateful to the agency and client partners who allowed us to play a part in winning 30 Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards this year at the 55th Annual AAF American Advertising Awards. Congratulations to Commerce House, Enviromedia, Firehouse, Flexjet, Sherry... read more

My Funny Valentine

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017

On Valentine’s Day charlieuniformtango launched the first season of “ Comic Strip ” on a dedicated YouTube channel. “Comic Strip” is a special project from charlieuniformtango directors Jeremy Bartel and Lan Freeman, and executive producers Jeff Elmore and Lola Lott. The concept is simple: there is... read more

charlieuniformtango Editor Dean Pelton’s Super Bowl Double Dip

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017

In an unusual scenario, charlieuniformtango editor, Dean Pelton, not only starred in one Super Bowl spot, but also edited another. Pelton appeared as Jeff in the Texas Rangers spot, and edited the “ Dear Predictable ” spot for Alfa Romeo. Both aired during Super Bowl LI. “I’m so proud of our whole... read more

Rodney DeMeglio promoted to editor at charlieuniformtango

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced that the company has promoted Rodney DeMeglio to editor. DeMeglio, who joined charlieuniformtango in 2004 as an intern, was most recently working as an assistant editor. “Once on board at tango, my interest in editing and film grew into a... read more

charlieuniformtango Promotes Rodney DeMeglio To Editor

Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced charlieuniformtango has promoted Rodney DeMeglio to Editor. DeMeglio, who joined charlieuniformtango in 2004 as an intern, was most recently working as an Assistant Editor. “Once on board at tango, my interest in editing and film grew into a... read more

charlieuniformtango Announces Two Films in Upcoming Dallas International Film Festival

Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2016

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced charlieuniformtango has worked on two films that will make their world premieres in the 10 th Anniversary Dallas International Film Festival, April 14-24, 2016 - “A Fat Wreck” and “Signs of Humanity” #DIFF2016 charlieuniformtango Director... read more

charlieuniformtango Introduces “Comic Strip”

Friday, Apr. 1, 2016

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced charlieuniformtango directors Jeremy Bartel and Lan Freeman, and executive producer Jeff Elmore have been collaborating since fall of last year on a project they call “Comic Strip.” Today, on April Fool’s Day (perfect timing), the first “... read more

charlieuniformtango and Liberal Media Films Work with KARSH/HAGAN for InnovAge

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced Denver-based agency KARSH/HAGAN worked with Liberal Media Films Director Randal Ford and charlieuniformtango editor Evan Linton on a new spot for InnovAge. Ford and Linton created a charming, quirky atmosphere in the new spot titled “Tour.”... read more

charlieuniformtango Teams Up with The Richards Group for Dr Pepper

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO, announced charlieuniformtango ’s Alex Campos and Deedle LaCour edited the new Dr Pepper campaign for The Richards Group. The campaign features Dr Pepper concessionaire/college football fanatic, Larry Culpepper. Culpepper, the self-proclaimed “Inventor... read more

charlieuniformtango 20th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015

Clients, employees, friends, and families celebrated charlieuniformtango ’s 20 th Anniversary Friday, October 2, 2015. Over 500 people attended the outdoor party in the plaza of One Arts Plaza in Dallas’ thriving Arts District. The Booker T. Washington Jazz Band entertained, and the... read more

charlieuniformtango Austin Worked “From Dusk Till Dawn” on Season 2

Thursday, Sep. 17, 2015

Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango Principal/President announced the Austin office worked on the ADR and VO for the new season of “From Dusk Till Dawn” – Season 2, currently airing on Robert Rodriguez’s own El Rey Network. “We worked with most of the actors who were filming in Austin - Wilmer... read more

charlieuniformtango Turns 20

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2015

charlieuniformtango is gearing up to turn 20 this year. Plans for a big celebration for the company’s clients, employees, families and friends is planned for Friday, October 2, 2015. An outdoor party in the plaza of One Arts Plaza in Dallas’ thriving Arts District is planned, with a live band, food... read more

The Marketing Arm, Liberal Media Films and charlieuniformtango Team Up For New Topgolf First Timers Club 2-Minute Film

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2015

The Marketing Arm tapped Liberal Media Films for production and charlieuniformtango for post on a new promotional campaign; the Topgolf First Timers Club . Topgolf is a one-of-a-kind golf entertainment experience with seven competitive games and advanced technology to track the accuracy and... read more

Vimeo

Quarantango Episode 7 - Marlee Cutbirth

In our second to last episode, Director Lan Freedman talks to producer Marless Cutbirth about her move to Austin, playing tennis by herself and margarita expectations.

Quarantango Episode 5 - Stephanie Fisher

Director Ben Hoffman interviews Stephanie Fisher from the Integer Group.

Woodrow Wilson High School Presents: Mamma Mia! Voices Apart, Together at Heart 2020

Justin Wilson // TaxAct - Easy

Director: Justin Wilson, Editor: Dean Pelton,
Agency: The Marketing Arm

Cast: Justin Wilson

Tags: tax act, charlieuniformtango, justin wilson and tax

Quarantango Open

Quarantango - Episode 4. Jake Kluge.

Director Jeremy Bartel interviews audio editor Jake Kluge as he takes us along for his Quarantango roller coaster ride, tells us about the first story he wrote, his live radio plays, and Jeremy goes for a nice – dog free – swim in the ocean.

In upcoming episodes of Quarantango, charlieuniformtango directors Jeremy Bartel, Lan Freedman and Justin Wilson interview team members as they share their Quarantango experiences in a series of funny, poignant, engaging, and very human dialogues.

Beachmint Campaign

Three Beachmint spots, two for Shoemint and one for Jewelmint.
Director: Justin Wilson

Cast: Justin Wilson

Tags: shoes, shoemint, beach mint, charlieuniformtango, justin wilson and jewelmint

Quarantango - Episode 3. Dean Pelton.

Quarantango Episode 3

It’s a Song Sung Blue as director Lan Freedman interviews editor Dean Pelton in Quarantango Episode 3. Dean’s not buying just be happy as he WFH, yearns to touch his face, re-watches The Sopranos, looks forward to the end of each day, and is ready for this stay home thing to end.

Quarantango - Episode 2. Keith Munley.

It’s Quarantango Episode 2!
In this lighthearted episode director Jeremy Bartel interviews Tango Austin Executive Producer Keith Munley. Keith considers a new hobby, Jeremy gives Keith a cinematic trivia quiz for a virtual movie theater and Keith presents some vintage humor from a 1960's joke book.

Quarantango - Episode 1: Fran Montoya

Welcome to Quarantango!
charlieuniformtango directors Jeremy Bartel, Lan Freedman and Justin Wilson interview team members as they share their Quarantango experiences in a series of four funny, poignant, engaging, and very human dialogs featuring: Head of Sales Fran Montoya, Editor Dean Pelton, Austin Executive Producer Keith Munley, Audio Editor Jake Kluge, and Online Artist Allen Robbins.

CUT GFX Reel 2020