Over the course of her long and accomplished career, assistant editor Christy Richmond has attended her share of screenings for studio executives. Sometimes, the higher-ups respond favorably; other times, their reactions are less than what the filmmakers might have expected. […]
Growing up in the small California towns of Norco and Corona, my days were filled with staying active outdoors — hiking, road trips, camping, roller skating and bike rides with my younger siblings. […]
There are not many name directors who are active members of the Motion Picture Editors Guild and still edit. Two-time Oscar nominee Gus Van Sant is one of them. He is back in the editing chair again to co-edit his latest film, “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.” […]
When Jacques Gravett, ACE, first started working in television, any talk of diversity in Hollywood was a long way off. The industry was comprised of mainly men, most of them white. […]
NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’ (2009-present), now celebrating its 10th season with its May 30 premiere, is a monster success. The series features thousands of athletes/contestants from dozens of US cities, who compete for the title of American Ninja champion. […]
The expansion of digital filmmaking into HD and beyond has seen film become an anachronism, rather than a competitor or adjunct to digital. Many of the traditional assistant’s duties are being re-shaped or re-tasked. […]
An interview with the Emmy-winner Randy Morgan, picture editor for ‘ER’. […]
The Motion Picture Editors Guild has existed 75 years, a time period often associated with the span of a human life. It is no surprise then that the lives of some of the Guild’s retired members encompass the Guild’s entire history. […]
A compilation of editors giving tips and insights on becoming an editor. […]
Since starting her career, picture editor Shannon Baker Davis’ work schedule has almost always been crowded. On both coasts, most of it was in unscripted TV. […]
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