Film editing is a job that might not be noticed by the unassuming viewer, if done well. But make no mistake: the editor creates the rhythm and pace of the film.
Editing also happens to be a female-dominated field — one of few in Hollywood. Editors like Dede Allen (“Bonnie and Clyde,” “The Breakfast Club”), Verna Field (“Jaws,” “American Graffiti”), Carol Littleton (“E.T.
the Extra-Terrestrial”) and Maryann Brandon (“Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”) are only some of the women who’ve created lasting work in the field.
Women were able to make their mark in editing way back in the silent era in film, as male directors often saw the role of patching films as tedious and menial.
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