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A Conversation with Don Brochu, Bruce Stambler and Chris Ledesma

July 1, 2000

Picture Editor Don Brochu, sound effects supervisor Bruce Stambler and music editor Chris Ledesma joined forces for this fireside chat that focused on collaboration and the importance of sound.

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Dede on Digital: An interview with Dede Allen by Mia Goldman Part 2

July 1, 2000

Dede Allen discusses some of the new pressures that have affected editors, the increasing use of editors as film doctors and the changing hierarchy of the cutting room for assistants.

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DV Filmmaking: Carol Littleton on ‘The Anniversary Party’

July 1, 2001

Carol Littleton offered her impressions of the format, and described the advantages and pitfalls she encountered.

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Peter Honess & Frank Urioste: Two Long-Time Friends Part 2

September 1, 2001

Frank Urioste and Peter Honess talk about the movies most pivotal to their careers, the evolution of filmmaking and working in the executive suite.

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Farrel Levy and Stan Salfas: Creative Challenges in Television (Part 1)

November 1, 2001

Farrel Levy and Stan Salfas talk about television as a medium, why it can be fulfilling for an editor and how they nurture the work of their assistants.

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Documentary Roundtable: Finding the Thread

March 1, 2003

Documentary editors talk about their craft, how they approach their work and the impact of new technology.

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King Kong is Coming Back

September 1, 2004

‘King Kong’ (1933) was a pioneering film in many ways, including post production.

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Editing a Lifetime in ‘The Final Cut’: Dede Allen, Robert Brakey and Omar Naïm

November 1, 2004

The three filmmakers recently convened to discuss the concepts and the process behind the making of this film, as well as its relationship to the craft of editing.

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Last Year’s Award Winners Discuss Their Work

January 1, 2005

Most recent award victors queried actually admitted, that if you’re good at what you do, you’ll get work––award winner or not.

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Editing with an English Accent

January 1, 2005

Over 30 different editors were interviewed during the preparation for this book. The authors state that a wider appreciation of the critical role of editing in film production is long overdue.

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