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.
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
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 showrunner / executive producer / writer Lauren LeFranc & editors Henk Van Eeghen, ACE, and Meg Reticker, as they discuss their work on The Penguin. A ferocious standalone crime drama set in Gotham, The Penguin is an exhilarating ride that follows the dual stories of two aspiring crime lords: the eponymous villain and Sofia Falcone, brought dazzlingly to life by Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti, respectively. Told over the course of eight riveting episodes, The Penguin doesn’t have a wasted minute, largely thanks to its trio of editors, Henk Van Eeghen, Meg Reticker, and Andy Weir, delving deeper and deeper into its two lead characters’ increasingly twisted, tortured psyches. And enough credit cannot be given to showrunner Lauren LeFranc who brings this ruthlessly intelligent limited series to vivid life, creating one of the best crime epics to hit screens in years.
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Monday, June 2 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Monday, June 2 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Tuesday, June 3 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
The premier Post and Production event series Sight, Sound & Story continues!
Sight, Sound & Story: Behind the Edit of "Shrinking"
Inside Episode XLIV: Join "Shrinking" editors Sarah Lucky and James Renfroe as they take you inside the editing room and share the creative process behind the series. From crafting character arcs to fine-tuning the show’s rhythm, they reveal how they collaborated to preserve its distinctive tone and strike the right balance between humor and emotion. They'll break down some of their favorite scenes and explore the role of collaboration in keeping the storytelling cohesive and engaging from episode to episode.
Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College)
Panelists: Editors Sarah Lucky (“Better Things," "Grace and Frankie"), James Renfroe ("Bad Monkey," "Abbott Elementary")
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 8 | DEBBY GERMINO
Reclaiming Wholeness: A Grief Ritual
for ACE Editors (In-Person / Location TBD)
A workshop by a fellow editor that creates
an essential space for those experiencing
displacement, career disruption, and overwhelm.
Guided practices, somatic release of stagnant
energy using sound, movement, and words.
Join ACE at Tribeca Festival for our “Editing Across Storytelling Forms,” as seasoned editors from the worlds of fiction and non-fiction filmmaking with projects at the festival sit down with Sabine Hoffman, ACE, for a discussion of their careers to date. Featuring Andrew Morreale, ACE; Mollie Goldstein, ACE; and Stephanie Filo Jones, ACE. The panel takes place Monday, June 9, at 2pm, at ATT Story Lounge 50 Varick Street, 5th floor, and will last an hour.
The event is free & open to the public. Advance tickets are currently sold out but there will be rush tickets available in person starting one hour before.
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.
Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers. Edited by Mariah Rehmet, ACE. (Description courtesy of Disney+)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Monday, June 9 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Monday, June 9 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Wednesday, June 11 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 editor Joel Skinner & VFX supervisor Jason Smith, as they discuss their work on the fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness.
The first season of The Rings of Power has been an unprecedented success, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, with more than 32 billion minutes streamed. The highly anticipated series attracted more than 25 million global viewers on its first day, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video, and also debuted as the No. 1 show on Nielsen’s overall streaming chart in its opening weekend. The show has driven more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date. The season finale also created a global cultural moment, with multiple series-themed hashtags, including #TheRingsofPower and others, trending in 27 countries across Twitter for over 426 cumulative hours throughout the weekend.
Based on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and Appendices by J.R.R. Tolkien. (Description courtesy of Prime Video)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, June 10 at 4PM ET/1PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Tuesday, June 10 at 8PM ET/5PM PT
Encore 2: Tuesday, June 10 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Join the Welcome to Wrexham editors, Jenny Krochmal BFE, Michael Anthony Brown BFE, Tim Wilsbach, ACE, Micheal Oliver BFE & Mohamed El Manasterly, ACE BFE ISE (TBC) as they chat about their cutting of this hit series documentary!
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 David Kaldor & Scott Stolzar and Ian Kezsbom, ACE
as they discuss their satirical superhero drama series The Boys (Season 4). The world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under Homelander’s muscly thumb as he consolidates his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son, and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they must find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late. (Description courtesy of Prime Video)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Thursday, June 12 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Thursday, June 12 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Monday, June 16 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Sight, Sound & Story: Behind the Edit of "Severance"
Inside Episode XLV: Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the editing of the hit series "Severance." Editors Geoffrey Richman, ACE, Keith Fraase, ACE, and Joe Landauer will take you inside their creative process, sharing insights and favorite scenes from Season 2. Although each editor worked on different episodes, they’ll reveal how they collaborated to maintain consistent character arcs, plot development, and tone across the season. Don't miss this chance to hear directly from the talented team shaping one of TV’s most compelling shows.
Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College)
Panelists: Editors Geoffrey Richman, ACE ("The Cove," "Sicko"), Keith Fraase, ACE ("Past Lives," "Naomi Osaka") and, Joe Landauer ("Signs," "Time Cut")
Join VFF & MPSE as we Celebrate Back to the Future's 40th Anniversary event!
This free-to-attend celebration honours the timeless classic Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, marking its 40th anniversary.
Fans will enjoy a special screening of the film, followed by a Q&A with Sound Editor, Scott Hecker. It's an opportunity to relive the unforgettable time-travel adventure and hear behind-the-scenes stories from those who helped bring this iconic film to life.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the movie, this event promises to be a memorable night of nostalgia, excitement, and celebration of one of the most beloved films of all time!
This event is presented in conjunction with the Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) and the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE).
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, but in the editorial industry 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 15 | ART & HEALING INITIATIVE
Art Therapy Workshop
(In-Person / Location Forthcoming)
An exploration of color and form through the
meditative practice of watercolor painting.
This workshop takes us through a grounding
experience and offers space to slow down –
fostering mindfulness, creativity, and resilience.
Join ACE at Tribeca for a master class with acclaimed editor Barry Alexander Brown, ACE on Sunday June 15 at 3pm as part of the Storytelling Summit, Spring Studios, 50 Varick Street, 5th floor. Barry Alexander Brown, ACE, has edited most of Spike Lee’s films, from School Daze and Do the Right Thing to Malcolm X and Inside Man to Spike’s latest, Highest 2 Lowest, opening this summer. Barry also cut Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay! and Alex Keshisian’s Madonna: Truth or Dare documentary. As a director, his films include the upcoming Wish to Live as well as Son of the South and the landmark Vietnam era documentary The War at Home.
Barry will talk about the process from beginning to end on a movie – from watching dailies together and understanding the director's vision of the movie, to the editor's cut, working through the weeks of the director's cut and then finalizing the films with the input of the producers and the studios.
Tickets are available as part of the Storytelling Summit, which brings the filmmaking and creative community together, giving independent storytellers the access and connections they need to propel their projects and careers forward – from exposure to industry veterans to thoughtfully curated sessions.
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 showrunner/director/co-writer Mel Eslyn, producer/co-writer Mark Duplass, editor Celia Beasley as they discuss their work on the coming-of-age television series Penelope. Feeling out of place in the modern world, 16-year-old Penelope (Megan Stott of Little Fires Everywhere) finds herself almost cosmically drawn to nature. With no plan in place, she leaves her family behind for the beguiling wilderness where she begins to establish a different kind of life for herself. As she learns by necessity, survivalism coalesces with coming of age in this poignant tale co-written by indie stalwarts Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, and directed and show-run by Eslyn. (Description courtesy of Duplass Brothers Productions)
This event will be a Live Zoom Webinar on Monday, June 16 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams to follow on Vimeo.
Encore 1: Monday, June 16 at 11PM ET/8PM PT
Encore 2: Tuesday, June 17 at 3PM ET/12PM PT
Our June “American Cinema Editors Presents at Metrograph” spotlights legendary film editor Marcia Lucas
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Saturday, June 21, 4:30pm | Metrograph, New York City
We will be screening Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, starring Ellen Burstyn and Kris Kristofferson, followed by a Q&A with Marcia Lucas, moderated by Bobbie O’Steen.
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 22 | CAROLYN BARNES
Overcoming Overthinking: Rewire the
Habit, STOP the sprial (Session 2 / Online)
Silence mental noise and regain the ability to focus,
choose, and move forward.
• Identify what drives rumination.
• Learn to how to shift focus from overwhelm to relief.
• Strengthen trust in your inner voice and direction.
To help support you and the rest of the editing community through these uncertain times, today we’d like to share with you a really exciting event coming up June 23rd - June 27th.
Our friend Zack Arnold, ACE—editor/producer for Netflix’s Cobra Kai and now founder of The Arnold Academy For Creatives— has spent the last several months organizing some of the world’s experts across multiple industries to help us all navigate the next act of our creative careers…without burning out, or selling our creative souls.
Navigating the Future of Entertainment
A FREE 5-day Live Virtual Summit
June 23rd - June 27th / Online
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 29 | MILLIE HEUR
Yoga Nidra (Online)
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that
induces a deep state of relaxation and awareness.
The practitioner’s state of mind is in a place
between wakefulness and sleeping.Yoga Nidra is
known to lessen the level of stress, improve sleep,
help soothe the nervous system, and enhance
overall wellbeing. It is an effective method for
managing trauma and pain and has been used
by veterans and first responders.
