In Memoriam
In Memoriam: David Dean Jackson, Assistant Editor
JUNE 22, 1947 – AUGUST 16, 2022 David Dean Jackson of Los Angeles passed away on August 16, 2022, at age […]
Year: 2023
Features
How the Director of ‘American Murderer’ Found His Perfect Editor, Matt Allen
“American Murderer” tells the true crime story of Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a classic con man swindling his way through a life of debauched luxury. […]
Union Made
Union Made: The ‘USC Mafia’ and How It Advanced One Editor’s Career
A long, long time ago, in 1976, I was a grad student at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and learned the craft of film editing. I edited an award-winning short, “F.N.G.”, which led to a teaching assistant position working with an Oscar-winning professor. […]
Web Exclusives
Donn Cambern, ‘Easy Rider’ Editor and Former MPEG President, Dies at 93
Born in Los Angeles in 1929, Cambern was a natural fit for his chosen profession. His father worked in the music publishing business and his mother was a professional harpist who played on movie soundtracks for the RKO Pictures orchestra. […]
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Kenneth R. Dufva, Foley Artist
OCTOBER 6, 1938 – SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 Ken Dufva was a consummate Foley artist and a happy, exceptional man. He […]
Web Exclusives
Daysha Broadway Talks About Editing Biopic ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’
By Patrick Z. McGavin She’s blessed with the perfect name for a career in show business. “People always ask me […]
Getting Organized
ROB CALLAHAN: Why We Need Shop Stewards in Our Union
A healthy union is one in which people take an interest in governance, run for office, and engage fully in the democratic process. […]
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Terry Kelley, Film and Television Editor
JANUARY 13, 1944 — OCTOBER 4, 2022 Film and television editor Terry Kelley, ACE, died in Santa Monica California on […]
Features
Sounds Unsettling: Skip Lievsay and Paul Urmson Talk About ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
“Olivia loved low-frequency sounds.” […]
Web Exclusives
Bob Ducsay Explains How the Editing Keeps Viewers Guessing in Murder Mystery ‘Glass Onion’
by Rob Feld In conversation, one gets the sense that Bob Ducsay, ACE, is at core an artist who just […]
