“The more I worked with her, the more I realized it’s possible to make a difference in post-production. She really encouraged me to cut as much as possible and saw the assistants as creative collaborators — which is rare among editors.” […]
“Not every project will have a smoking gun, but you won’t find it if you’re not allowed to look.” […]
“I’m someone that likes to solve puzzles, or build Legos, that kind of king. The way I view editing is just having a lot of pieces together, with not necessarily a clear vision of what you want from start to finish, but you’re molding and building it for a while, and then you get to the final picture.” […]
Littleton’s film credits include “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Body Heat” and “Places in the Heart,” and she also left a lasting imprint on Hollywood labor during her two terms as president of the Editors Guild. […]
“Over the years, I noticed that many aspiring and novice filmmakers, as well as composers, music editors, and music supervisors recognize the need for music but struggle with figuring out where and how to use music in their productions.” […]
By Patrick Z. McGavin Spencer Averick, ACE, has always crossed genre boundaries. Working closely with director Ava DuVernay, Averick […]
AUGUST 15, 1922 — JANUARY 2, 2024 A renaissance man. A gentleman. A portrait in dignity. This is how Academy […]
“‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ will always hold a special place in my heart because it signified the change in my career path. I was moving from reality/docs to scripted content, and I was proving to myself that I could navigate the workflow. I learned to be more creative and confident with my skillsets.” […]
“Sue was so smart, and she embraced the beauty of life even in the face of her diagnosis, and I just adored her for that.” […]
Nostalgic fans of Siskel and Ebert may be the only readers to welcome all this detail. […]
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