Voice of the Industry: ASE president Danielle Boesenberg

Australian Screen Editors president Danielle Boesenberg argues for more time to be given to post-production.

The work of editors is largely a mystery to others.

Quiet, concentrated tasks done alone in dark rooms, then one-on-one with the director or producer, shaping performance and tone, rhythm, and tension, until picture lock. Non-industry friends have asked if my job is just to “top and tail” shots and put them in order on a timeline. Even some industry friends find editing di...