56th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

The transcript highlights the presentation of a Career Achievement Award to Terry Rawlings, a renowned editor known for his work on films like Entrapment and The Call. It emphasizes the qualities that make a great editor, such as being a supportive and visionary partner to directors. Editors contribute significantly to the filmmaking process by providing emotional support and helping directors realize the potential of their films.

Who is being presented with a Career Achievement Award in the video?

• A famous director

• A renowned actor

• A well-known producer

• Terry Rawlings, a great editor

What is one of the key qualities of a great editor mentioned in the video?

• Ability to write scripts

• Technical expertise in sound design

• Being a great human being

• Proficiency in acting

According to the speaker, what role do editors play during times of despair and panic?

• They take over the director's role

• They provide emotional support to the director

• They handle the film's marketing

• They manage the film's budget

How do editors contribute to the film's vision, as mentioned in the video?

• By writing the screenplay

• By showing the director a film they never knew they'd made

• By handling the film's distribution

• By directing the actors

What metaphor is used to describe the editor's role in supporting the director?

• A safety net

• A guiding light

• A consort battleship

• A silent partner