This statistic tracked closely by Oscar prognosticators illustrates just how vital the role of the film editor is. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementTraditionally, a film editor, or more precisely a picture editor, was the person snipping celluloid together to make a film reel. A film editor will be helped by assistant film editors and apprentices. Traditionally you would then spend at least eight years as an assistant editor before ascending to film editor. In 1937, when the Society of Motion Picture Film Editors was created, film editors earned $100 per week.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 05, 2021 12:00 UTC