For director Robert Zemeckis, Schmidt was the editor of, among other classic films, the “Back to the Future” trilogy (1985, 1989, 1990), “Forrest Gump” (1994), and “Contact” (1997). He won two Oscars during his multi-decade partnership with Zemeckis: for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” (1988) and for “Forrest Gump.” […]
“It’s a team effort, and together we bring stories to life, creating a memorable auditory experience for the audience.” […]
“It’s a show that requires many elements, from graphics to sound design, and since the schedule is a bit tight from the recording moment to air day, the editors of the main show are divided between even and odd episodes. But as the weeks go by, we become one team.” […]
By Matt McFarland When I was g rowing up in Omaha, Nebraska, during the ’70s and ’80s, movies were […]
It’s an all-time personal favorite. It was also the last movie I watched with my mom. […]
By Betsy A. McLane Not all actors and writers are spies, but every spy has a bit of actor […]
‘Wait a minute. It doesn’t sound like it did on the mixing stage.’ […]
Everything in this industry is about collaboration, and part of my job is to make sure that my editor’s day goes as smoothly as possible. […]
‘It’s all about making this movie fly, transform and transport audiences.’ […]
There will forever be a need to do more work towards building a better union for the future. Those of us in leadership roles need to examine ourselves and be not just open but willing to embrace new ideas and new ways of doing things. […]
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