For those that aspire to careers in film and tv editing, this panel (originally recorded for ACE EditFest 2021) offers plenty of great advice and lots of interesting origin stories from five assistant editors who have worked on some of the most acclaimed films and television shows.
FRANCESCA CASTROLife Sentence, Whiskey Cavalier, Ted Lasso
ART O'LEARY ACEThe Next Iron Chef, Forever Young, Deadliest Catch
IRENE CHUNEastsiders, Minari, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
DANIEL MORFESISIf Beale Street Could Talk, Zola, The Underground Railroad
CHRISTINA MARTrumbo, Molly's Game, Eternals
Building Careers in Film and TV EditingIn our discussion with these amazing assistant editors, we talk about:
- Taking ownership of your mistakes
- What happens in the cutting room stays in the cutting room
- The importance of being genuine and having a good attitude
- How anyone can be a mentor
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