Madeline Saloga Joins Dictionary Films as Senior Producer

​Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, has welcomed production executive Madeline Saloga as senior producer. The announcement was made by Dictionary’s managing director Brian Smego.

For Dictionary, Brian’s arrival in 2023 was heralded as the start of a new era. Today, the transformations he has accomplished – all aimed at meeting client needs in fresh, forward-thinking ways – are paying off big-time. Changes include transitioning from a traditional roster of directors and building a collective of artists that cover every aspect of production. By Brian’s account, he and his team have also brought in cutting-edge AI artists, content creators, and experiential directors, and built new workflows aimed at creating top-quality work intelligently, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Across the operation, this ground breaking work absolutely paved the way for the addition of Madeline. “Madeline brings a wide range of experience from her time on the West Coast,” Brian began. “From our very first conversation, her energy and passion for creating outstanding work – and her sharp eye and dedication to discovering fresh, diverse talent – really stood out. Madeline’s unique skill set and fresh perspective are sure to accelerate our evolution.”

Having co-founded LA-based Process Artists Management in 2024, Madeline also served its industry-leading clientele as artists manager. Through those experiences helping to build a company from the ground up, and representing directors, editors, and VFX studios while developing direct-to-brand strategies, her abilities to balance artistry, collaboration, and innovation soared.

Previously, the partner manager and brand producer at Stept Studios and Loct’d Editorial, Madeline also led multimillion-dollar 360 campaigns for brands including Whoop, Oakley, and Paramount Plus, managing all facets from creative alignment to delivery. Prior to that, as development producer for Gnarly Bay Productions, she produced numerous branded and documentary projects for clients focused on emotional, story-driven filmmaking. A graduate of the University of Southern California (M.F.A., Film and Television Production) and the University of Illinois (B.A., Advertising, Art and Design), Madeline’s career in the commercial production industry began as a Creative Associate for the acclaimed PRETTYBIRD Pictures.

“I was drawn to Dictionary because it’s rooted in the legacy of Cutters – one of the creative industry’s most respected post houses – yet it’s stepping into a new era of creative growth,” Madeline confided. “After spending several years in Los Angeles, I was ready to return home to Chicago and join a company that’s both rooted and forward-thinking in its approach.

“Under Brian Smego’s leadership,” Madeline continued, “there’s a real push to expand into new creative territory – from generative AI and direct-to-brand partnerships to longer-form branded entertainment. That mix of legacy and innovation makes Dictionary feel like the right place to build what’s next.”