2024
Cut to Black: Dave Flynch, Supervising Sound Editor
He has an affinity for independent projects and whose mantra has been “be adaptable.”
Month: February 2024
In Memoriam
IN MEMORIAM: Mo Henry, Negative Cutter, 1956-2024
Henry died on January 14 at the age of 67 in Los Angeles, where she had lived her entire life. She is remembered among her many colleagues not just for her talent and professionalism, but her dedication to her craft.
2024
Cut to Black: Kaela Brown, Assistant Finishing Colorist
She hangs her coat at Marvel Studios as an assistant finishing colorist!
Features
CATHY’S COLUMN: After Years of Challenges, Solidarity Is More Vital Than Ever
I do hope that by the time you read this, production has restarted as we hoped it would earlier this year. Still, there is a lot of concern about what the volume of work will look like this year and into the future. Business models are changing and talk of mergers continues.
2024
Cut to Black: Tawan Bazemore, Colorist and Editor
He is captured by the mix of color and it’s emotional impact and narrative depth of a visual story.
2024
Cut to Black: Aneesa Meador, Assistant Editor
Horror films have inspired her to look deeper for what can be possible in editing.
2024
Cut to Black: Did You Know? Theresa “Tressie” Souders, Director
This film pioneer was the first female African American Film Director
2024
Cut to Black: Christopher Columbus Watkins III, Assistant Editor
For each day in the month of February, the African American Steering Committee will be highlighting Local 700’s African American […]
Behind the Scenes
The Post-Production Team on Remaking ‘The Color Purple’ as a Musical
“I knew the film we were going to make would have to depart from the 1985 movie in terms of tone – and that we’d have to find our own visual language that would carry on sonically,” Bazawule said. “As we navigated the trauma and abuse in the story, we knew the fantastical elements had to come from reality.”
2024
Cut to Black: Davone Alexis, Editor
As an Editor and in life, Davone leads with love and respect for everyone.
