DIFF introduces award for Best Editor

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DIFF introduces award for Best Editor --

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:12

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The South African Guild of Editors (SAGE) recently announced that the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has included an award for Best Editing. American Cinema Editors (ACE) has over a number of years campaigned for the inclusion of a Film Editing awards category at international film festivals.

In support of this initiative, SAGE consulted with the DIFF management team in early 2016 resulting in the implementation of an award for Best Editor at this year s festival.

SAGE expressed appreciation for everyone s contribution to this success most notably the American Cinema Editors for their petition for editors recognition at top-tier international film festivals. Further support came from the American Motion Picture Editors Guild as well as several other international guilds and societies, presenting an unprecedented alliance for the recognition of the editor in the filmmaking process.

In addition, DIFF has included Melissa Parry S.A.G.E. as a judge on the South African jury, where she will be able to bring her considerable editing expertise to the judging process.

SAGE members contributions to the filmmaking process are recognised through the selection of their films at many international film festivals, including numerous films selected for DIFF.

The work of two SAGE editors will be recognised at this year s festival:

Khalid Shamis S.A.G.E. - The Unseen and Action Commandant

Nikki Comninos S.A.G.E. - Timelines

SAGE has developed a close collaborative relationship with DIFF since 2012, aiming to further promote editors and the craft of editing at the festival. SAGE values the contribution DIFF makes to the local film industry.

SAGE says that advocating for editors recognition is an ongoing process and it urges members to consider ACE s online petition for further recognition at other film festivals.

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