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#420 - Cut/daily Meets... Editor Joe Walker

In a surprise turn of events this issue of Cut/daily Meets... is with none other than masterful editor Joe Walker!

I will watch anything Joe edits.

  • 12 Years a Slave
  • Sicario
  • Arrival
  • Blade Runner 2049
  • Widows
  • The Creator
  • Dune Part 1 and 2

Joe Walker: The Editor's Editor

Joe has twice been nominated for an Academy Award, winning (third time's a charm) for Dune Part 1 and thrice BAFTA nominated for 12 Years a Slave, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049.

Joe is also definitely an 'editors-editor'. I've heard firsthand from several editors how he's 'looked out for them' on numerous occasions, and his name comes up consistently whenever I ask another professional editor, ‘Whose editing inspires you most?’

I've also personally appreciated, over the years, his ability to discuss the art, craft and business of film editing in a way that both illuminates and enlightens.

Each of his Art of the Cut interviews is well worth the time:

Joe's next scheduled project is Denis Villieneuve's Rendezvous with Rama.

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