It's Tim Swaby for Cabin Edit.

1 July 2026

Cabin Edit has only gone and signed the redoubtable Tim Swaby, whose credits include 'Hey Jude' for Adidas and 'Have a Word' for the Mayor of London, to its global roster.

Cabin Edit has only gone and signed the redoubtable Tim Swaby to its global roster. Born in Australia and based in the UK, Swaby spent over ten years at Spindle as an editor, partner, and mentor. When the company closed its doors in May 2026, he got Cabin fever good and proper (not the kind from 'Muppet Treasure Island').

Swaby, who's cut spots like 'Hey Jude' for Adidas and 'Have a Word' for the Mayor of London, says: "I've just always wanted to make work that actually makes you feel something. A laugh, a lump in the throat, sometimes both. That's what I'm always chasing, and it's what Cabin is built around—they back creative opportunities no matter where they come from and I love that. I can't wait to take what I've learned till now and start this new chapter."

That's music to the ears of Cabin MD Kayt Hall, who says: "What drew us to Tim is that he genuinely cares about the work—not just his own but the work of the people around him. That kind of generosity is as valuable as the talent, and he has both in abundance."

As we leave Swaby to get settled in, let’s check out that Adidas commercial, shall we? Though it pains DAVID to look back on Euro 2024, Swaby and director Greg Hackett crafted a great spot centred around Jude Bellingham. The material's in safe hands from start to finish, as reverent footage meets Paul McCartney's timely crowd-pleaser.

Keen to get Tim Swaby on the case? Then call Kayt Hall on 020 7096 9565 or email kayt@cabinedit.com.