Assistant Editors

“As you rise up the ladder, remember to support those below you, making sure they are taken care of, and to appreciate those above you who have your back and …

“After I took my first editing class, I was hooked. It’s funny, because I remember thinking I would never be an editor because it seemed too hard — but once …

“When I was a child, I was obsessed with anything animated.”

“The biggest job challenge was definitely making the decision to leave where I was comfortable for the opportunity to grow. It’s scary, but necessary.”

“I got my start in reality television, but I had dreams of working in scripted.”

Where are you currently employed? I’m in between projects at the moment. Current projects?   The last movie I worked on was “King Richard,” and I’m starting on the “Untitled …

“I used to edit reality shows. My heart was never into cutting reality, but I was tempted by the dark side —  the money.”

“You can learn the gig, but if you’re pretending to be someone you’re not, it can be unhealthy for you and for the people around you.”

By Rob Feld While studying film at UC Santa Barbara, Andy Jurgensen quickly found editing to be the perfect blend of storytelling, puzzle-piecing, and technical expertise. His first job out …

“My disability in a way makes me a better assistant editor because communication is so important to me.”