
Editing a Lifetime in ‘The Final Cut’: Dede Allen, Robert Brakey and Omar Naïm
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. […]
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. […]
Most recent award victors queried actually admitted, that if you’re good at what you do, you’ll get work––award winner or not. […]
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. […]
After a decade of editing films at Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule, Leander Sales decided to instruct others in the craft. […]
Robert Wise was always a hard worker–whether he was lugging film cans, syncing up reels of sound, looking for that one particular shot to make a scene play, staying on budget, getting the best performance from an actor or any of the myriad other jobs and positions he filled in his 72 years in the industry. […]
Bruce Green feels that this mentorship was the key to his successful career and hopes that all editors and assistants take enough of an interest in someone to mentor him or her. […]
Those of us gathered in the audience on this early November evening did not need an introduction to the guest of honor sitting among us: the editor, Dede Allen, ACE. […]
I’ve met and worked with people who are fascinating and talented. Movies are in my blood, and it has been a fulfilling, exciting and gratifying experience. […]
Ken Burns has always acknowledged the large part Paul Barnes, his chief picture editor, has played in the smooth operation and artistic prominence of Florentine Films. […]
CineMontage learned of the editor’s appreciation for collaboration—be it with her mentors, directors or assistants. […]
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