Each year, the American Cinema Editors Internship Committee selects two interns from each city (Los Angeles, New York, London) and provides them with the opportunity to shadow for one week each the editing rooms of a feature, a television show, and an unscripted show. Interns also visit several facilities integral to post-production (e.g. sound stages, VFX vendors, labs, etc.). Interns are being mentored by ACE editors and previous alumni. The ACE Internship Program is geared toward anyone with a passion for editing, who is just starting their career in post-production.
IATSE kin will march with our fellow union members and allies from throughout L.A.’s labor movement to celebrate International Workers’ Day.
The IATSE meeting point will be on Figueroa and Chuck Hearn St. (11th St). We will gather between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, in front of the Kobe statue, at Crypto Stadium. Once the IA contingent has assembled, we will join our fellow unions at the starting point of the event. Please wear your Local 700 gear! Please register in advance.
Motion Picture Sound Editors presents Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
20th Anniversary Atmos Screening followed by a
Q&A with Sound Supervisor Matthew Wood. Moderated by Eric Marks, MPSE
Sunday, May 4, 2pm PT
Fox Studio Lot, Century City
**ACE members, please check your email for event registration.**
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote film literacy.
Join us a Q&A with director/executive producer Brian Kirk and editor Luke Dunkley as they discuss their work on the 2024 British spy thriller television series The Day of the Jackal. An unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, The Jackal (Eddie Redmayne), makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer (Lashana Lynch) who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake. (Description courtesy of Peacock)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, May 7 at 7PM ET/4PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Wednesday, May 7 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Thursday, May 8 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote film literacy.
Join us a Q&A with VFX Supervisor Richard Edlund, ASC, as he discuss his work on the 1981 action-adventure Raiders of the Lost Ark. A masterclass in filmmaking, Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of cinema’s most oft-imitated but never equalled pieces of brilliance. From Lawrence Kasdan’s whip-smart (pun intended) screenplay to Spielberg’s typically confident direction to Richard Edlund and co’s Oscar-winning visual effects to Michael Kahn, ACE's expert editing to John William’s rousing score to Harrison Ford’s career-defining performance, everything about this film is instantly-iconic. While Raiders may be an homage to films and serials of days gone by, it remixes these older works through a new lens with cutting-edge technology and manages to thrill no matter how many times it's viewed.
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Thursday, May 8 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Thursday, May 8 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Monday, May 12 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote media literacy.
Join us a Q&A with showrunner/director/writer/executive producer Peter Craig and editors Jennifer Barbot, ACE & Eric Litman, ACE as they discuss their work on the 2025 crime drama television series Dope Thief. Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book Dope Thief, the series follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard. (Description courtesy of Apple TV+)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Monday, May 12 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote media literacy.
Join us for a Q&A with editors Shelly Westerman, ACE, and Payton Koch as they discuss their work on the mystery comedy/drama television series Only Murders in the Building. In season four of Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents. (Description courtesy of Hulu)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, May 13 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Tuesday, May 13 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Wednesday, May 14 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote media literacy.
Join us for a Q&A with director/co-writer/producer George Miller as he discusses his 2015 post-apocalyptic action film Mad Max: Fury Road. At Picturehouse 441, we've never repeated ourselves, but we felt that if there ever was an occasion to do so, this would be the one, especially on the exact 10th anniversary of its release. With Mad Max: Fury Road, gonzo filmmaker George Miller returned to the series with which he made his name and created an instantly-iconic, action masterpiece. A visually maximalist, narratively minimalist post-apocalyptic adrenaline rush of pure cinema, the fourth entry in this legendary franchise is a fever dream of insane action sequences, expertly cut by editor Margaret Sixel, ACE, who won the Oscar for her work. A deeply pleasurable assault on the senses that was deservingly hailed as a landmark in action cinema, Mad Max: Fury Road is the result of a filmmaker and his team who adventured to the cliff of madness and lived to give audiences a glimpse of what was over the edge.
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Thursday, May 15 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Thursday, May 15 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Monday, May 19 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote media literacy.
Join us for a Q&A with director Hwang Dong-hyuk & editor Nam Na-young as they discuss their work on Season 2 of the South Korean dystopian thriller series Squid Game. Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport. Using this fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious of places: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys® becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from Season 1 with an impeccable list of new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an rounding out the ensemble of colorful characters in the new season. (Description courtesy of Netflix)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Monday, May 19 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Monday, May 19 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Tuesday, May 20 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Join Impact24 PR for Wrexham Night Out: An Entertainment Mixer with the Editors from
“Welcome to Wrexham!” Come celebrate the craft behind the show with the editors themselves and network with other industry creatives!
The ACE Connect-Support Committee invites you to our introductory series of resources our members and other members of our editing family can access. We have connected with MPTF (the Motion Picture and Television Fund) to provide a webinar designed to help inform about the services they offer.
For over 103 years, MPTF has been the entertainment community’s safety net for working and retired industry members and their families. Whether it’s stress, work-life balance, aging challenges, accessing benefits, financial hardship, caring for or loss of a loved one, or coping with life transitions, disability, or illness, they are here to help. Please join us and learn about the services and programs MPTF has to offer you.
The MPTF 101 Seminar will be online
May 22 at 5pm PST
This invitation is open to all those affected by these tumultuous times for our industry. Please don’t hesitate to pass this RSVP link along to others. We are all in this together. The session will be recorded for those who can’t attend.
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote media literacy.
Join us for a Q&A with directors/executive producers Glenn Ficarra & John Requa and editor Julia Grove, ACE, as they discuss their work on political thriller series, Paradise. Paradise is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds. (Description courtesy of Hulu)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, May 27 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Tuesday, May 27 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Wednesday, May 28 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Inside Episode XLIII: Step into the world of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" with Cinematographer Alex Disenhof, ASC, and Editor Joel Skinner as they take us behind the scenes of one of television’s most ambitious series. Alex reveals how he brings Middle-earth to the screen with stunning visuals that capture its magic and scale. Joel shares what it’s like to edit such a visually rich show and how he helps shape complex, emotional characters as darkness looms.
Join us for this in-depth look at the craft of cinematography and editing, and discover how these creative talents work together to bring the story to life.
Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College)
Panelists: Cinematographer Alex Disenhof, ASC ("Watchmen", "City on a Hill") and Editor Joel Skinner ("Luther", "Doctor Who")
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When: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
General Admission: FREE!
All attendees who register for this event will receive a link and password before the start of the event. This will gain free access for attendees. This will also give free replays for 48 hours
Join Impact24 PR for Cutting Edge: An Entertainment Mixer for Editors and Creatives, co-hosted by editors behind "Chimp Crazy," "Sirens," "Dope Thief," "The Bondsman," and "The Class!"
Picturehouse 441 and ACE are proud to be partnering on a series of live virtual Q&As as part of our mutual efforts to promote media literacy.
Join us for a Q&A with Cedric Nairn-Smith, Melissa Lawson Cheung, and Stephanie Filo, ACE, as they discuss their work on the Daredevil revival series, Daredevil: Born Again. In Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course. (Description courtesy of Disney+)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Thursday, May 29 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Join Us for a Special DOUBLE FEATURE of Salesman and Gimme Shelter Plus a Q&A with a Panel of Charlotte Zwerin's Collaborators
Our May 2025 ACE Presents at Metrograph, NYC follows the format pioneered by last year's Tribute to Dede Allen at Metrograph, as we honor legendary editor and director Charlotte Zwerin with a panel of her peers and collaborators, and screenings of her work. We will be screening two classic cinema verité films edited and directed by the late Charlotte Zwerin (along with Albert and David Maysles) – Salesman (1969) and Gimme Shelter (1970), with a panel discussion after Salesmanand an intro preceding Gimme Shelter. (Separate admission for each film.)
ACE Connect-Support Committee are pleased to present a new program to those
who need a mindful helpful hand, ACE Summer of Support Sundays. This series is
open to all members and editing friends. If you are not an ACE member and are interested in attending one of these events, please email Eliza at the ACE office (eliza@americancinemaeditors.com) for registration details.
The last several years have been incredibly difficult for so many in our industry. All of
the uncertainty around jobs and the future of our craft have created anxiety and
overwhelm, and sometimes it can all feel like too much. Thanks to your generous
donations these Summer of Support Sunday sessions are FREE to all those who
need help to reduce the overwhelm and take back control of their circumstances.
Each Sunday at 4pm PT from June 1st to EditFest Weekend August 24th, we will
be holding a variety of mindfulness sessions both online and in-person. Come try out
different techniques to help cope with the mental stress of these trying times. If you
find that one connects with your sensibilities, you can pursue a further journey with
our mindfulness specialists.
JUNE 1 (KICK OFF) | CAROLYN BARNES
Letting Go of Fear: Reclaim Calm +
Inner Certainty (Session 1 / Online)
Fear is a signal – not a stop sign. Learn to
work with it, not against it.
• Interupt fear-based thought patterns
• Build inner safety though nervous
system regulation
• Shift fear into clarity, courage and calm action
