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Behind the scenes of film-editing Joe Walker, celebrated film-editor
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Behind the Scenes lecture series
Join Joe Walker, celebrated film-editor and Academy Award, Bafta and ACE Eddie Award nominee, to discover his extraordinary career and experience in the world of film-making. From graduating with a degree in classical composing from the University, to winning an Oscar for his film-editing of 12 Years a Slave, explore Joe’s fascinating career path to his current role, and discover the exciting world of film-editing.
Co-presented by York Ideas and YUSU, the Behind the Scenes series aims to give an insight into different professions and industries. Find out about careers beyond the traditional and discover the roles and jobs you may never have imagined.
Joe Walker
Joe Walker, ACE is a celebrated British film editor working in Los Angeles. Walker has been nominated four times by the ACE Eddie Awards and won most recently for Arrival. In addition to Arrival, this two-time Academy Award® nominee and three-time BAFTA Award nominee is also known for his exemplary work on films such as Sicario, 12 Years a Slave and Blade Runner 2049.
He has forged notable partnerships with directors Steve McQueen and Denis Villeneuve (for whom Walker has just finished editing Dune (2021).)
Walker was initially trained as a classical composer, graduating from the University of York Music Department in 1984. Joe was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University in 2019.
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