Panelist Alumni News
Welcome to Panelist Alumni News, where we celebrate the talented professionals who have shared their craft, wisdom, and creative journeys on one of our Sight, Sound & Story events.
Here, you’ll find achievements, remembrance, and inspiring stories from our past panelists — from award wins and new film releases to teaching, mentorship, and industry recognition. Our alumni continue to shape the worlds of film, television, and post-production long after they’ve graced our stage.
We’re proud to celebrate our former panelists’ amazing achievements through their work or in life!
Remembering Cinematographer Bruce Logan, ASC (1946-2025)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of the groundbreaking and legendary cinematographer, Bruce Logan. [...]
Filmmaker U Announces New Class on Documentary Cinematography with Filmmaker Kirsten Johnson, ASC
Filmmaker U (www.filmmakeru.com), the acclaimed online education platform that connects aspiring filmmakers with some of [...]
Behind the Legend: A Candid Look at Haskell Wexler, ASC in Shoot From the Heart
Joan Churchill, ASC, discusses her deeply personal and moving documentary portrait of her mentor, colleague, [...]
“Julia” Documentary Editor Carla Gutierrez
Carla Gutierrez is no newbie when it comes to editing documentaries about female icons — [...]
Filmmaker U Announces New Class on Documentary Film Editing with Oscar-nominated and Multiple Emmy-winning Director/Editor Sam Pollard
Filmmaker U (www.filmmakeru.com), the premier online education platform that connects aspiring filmmakers with the most [...]
Joan Churchill, ASC to be Honored by DOC NYC for Her Exceptional Career
Joan Churchill, ASC, the groundbreaking cinematographer and director, was one of the first artists invited [...]
Sound Design with Eugene Gearty: Learn sound design from one of the best
Sound is often the most underappreciated element of film production—whether in documentaries, narrative features, or [...]
Kevin Tent Elected President of American Cinema Editors
American Cinema Editors (ACE) has elected a new leadership team. Kevin Tent, ACE is the [...]
Kirsten Johnson Welcomed Into ASC Membership
Kirsten Johnson, ASC: A Cinematographer Redefining Documentary Storytelling Newly inducted Society member Kirsten Johnson, ASC [...]
ASC Welcomes New Member Martin Ahlgren
Most recently, the Swedish cinematographer photographed the acclaimed HBO limited series The Plot Against America, for [...]
Jonathan Oppenheim, Editor of ‘Paris is Burning,’ Dies at 67
Remembering Jonathan Oppenheim, Documentary Film Editor Documentary film editor Jonathan Oppenheim passed away on July [...]
Cathy Repola and Alan Heim Receive Top Honors at ACE Eddie Awards Gala
Later in the evening, accomplished editor Alan Heim received the prestigious ACE Career Achievement Award, [...]
Capturing Crazy Rich Asians with the VariCam Pure
Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy-drama film, which is based on the best-selling novel by [...]
Anne V. Coates, Admired Editor of Acclaimed Movies, Dies at 92
Anne V. Coates, an English surgical nurse who left the operating room to perform a [...]
Sidney Wolinsky Reflects On Shaping “Water” With Director Guillermo del Toro
Editor Sidney Wolinsky, ACE, first collaborated with visionary director Guillermo del Toro on the pilot [...]
Jerry Greenberg Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘The French Connection’ Editor Was 81
From Deadline By Bruce Haring The film editor behind one of the most iconic car chases in [...]
What it was like to edit Daniel Day-Lewis’ final performance
From Entertainment Weekly By Christopher Rosen Phantom Thread isn’t just a reunion between Paul Thomas Anderson and [...]
Schreiber to Receive Susan B Anthony Award
The High Falls Film Festival is proud to present the 2017 Susan B. Anthony “Failure [...]