Leading Companies & Markets
Film and television editors work for film companies, television stations and video production houses. They may also work on a freelance basis. The major markets There are many production companies varying in size throughout Australia. They usually specialise in television commercials, documentaries, short films and animations.
Environment & Culture of the workplace
Editors will attend production meetings and collaborate with other crew members, but primarily you work solo in the editing suite so it’s an indoors job. Concentration and working alone for long periods is needed. Interacting with other creative and talented professionals is a rewarding and uplifting experience.
About the Author
Tony Stevens
Tony Stevens, Australian Screen Editors
The Australian Screen Editors Guild consists of experienced and prominent Australian Screen Editors. The organisation is cultural, professional and educational. It is dedicated to the achievement of excellence in the arts, sciences and technology of motion picture film and televisual post production. The Guild’s aim is to promote, improve and protect the role of professional editors as a vital contributor to screen productions.
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