For picture editor Spencer Averick, editing the 2014 film Selma was a triumphant career achievement of many firsts; the film was nominated for two Academy Awards — Best Picture and Best Song (“Glory”), winning the latter — and it was his first job as a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild. […]
“Having children makes you gutsy,. You don’t put up with a lot of BS because you have a family to consider.” […]
“It’s absolutely amazing how the editors are able to take thousands of hours of footage shot over the span of 39 days and weave it into a story that resonates with so many people.” […]
“You have to work your courage muscle to develop a sense of self-confidence.” […]
The panel, moderated by Guild National Executive Director Cathy Repola, offered a front-line perspective on issues faced by women in post-production, with tips, personal stories and practical wisdom from four pros in the industry. […]
“Don’t wait till you retire to do your passion projects.” […]
“’Ad Astra’ is an existential journey. The further Roy McBride travels out into space, the deeper we go into his soul. It’s really a dive into the subconscious.” […]
“I recognized early on what this kid was going through and how he felt.” […]
As post-production workers, we need to realize that the issue of waste and its impact on the environment cuts close to home. […]
“The writers want it to feel like real life,” one editor says of the Netflix wrestling comedy. […]
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