The popular Netflix social media competition series was previously being shot and edited in the U.K., but recently came to the U.S. for seasons six and seven (the latter yet to be aired) under an IATSE contract – a huge win for the talented team of editors working on the show. […]
“I have always been drawn to storytelling through various mediums, whether it’s through sound or visual media. It was during my time at Berklee College of Music that I delved deeper into the intricate soundscape of film and animation.” […]
“If you can keep an audience connected to the character and the story, and not lose them on pacing, then you’re doing your job well.” […]
By Patrick Z. McGavin As an undergraduate in the film department at Boston University, Sofi Marshall made a crucial […]
“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. […]
By Patrick Z. McGavin Spencer Averick, ACE, has always crossed genre boundaries. Working closely with director Ava DuVernay, Averick […]
“‘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.” […]
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