“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.” […]
“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.” […]
“I love it when I get into this groove and I can’t believe a half hour has gone by and I’ve just been cutting things.” […]
Where are you currently employed? I work as a freelance sound editor and re-recording mixer in Burbank, Calif., but for […]
by Kristin Marguerite Doidge Sunday’s 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, presented by American Cinema Editors (ACE), brought together […]
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