WHAT OUR MEMBERS DO: Tana Plaengprawat, Assistant Editor
“It happened by chance. Editing wasn’t always a clear passion for me.” […]
“It happened by chance. Editing wasn’t always a clear passion for me.” […]
By Patrick Z McGavin The French-American picture editor Celia Beasley is a rebel who likes to cut against […]
“It can be scary to think about the state of the industry and the livelihood of the professionals in it, but my instinct has always been to lean on the community and to have solidarity in the face of that uncertainty.” […]
“My main advice is to form bonds with your colleagues and mentors. Ask questions, stay in touch, and be vulnerable.” […]
“My job is to help make the editors’ day less hectic, so I assist them with graphics, sound work, and mostly technical problems that affect them. Sometimes an assistant editor gets the opportunity to edit a scene or two, but everything we do is to help the editor.” […]
“In my opinion, it’s a three-dimensional career.” […]
“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.” […]
“I would love to do some immersive-type sound design or sound editorial for a Disney attraction. That’s been a lifelong dream of mine.”
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“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.” […]
“‘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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