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BRITISH FILM EDITORS

Crafting The Moving Image

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British Film Editors is a non-profit association of

film and television editors and assistant editors in the UK

Our aims are to:

Celebrate the art and science of film editing, in all its forms

Champion the work of our established members and to nurture our new talent

Promote the contributions that editors bring to the art of storytelling

Bring together editing professionals to share their experiences and practices

Forge and maintain links with similar organisations across the world

Contribute to the development of an inclusive and diverse industry by welcoming and supporting members from any race, gender, sexuality, religion, age, ability and socio-economic background

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MENTORING

Working for a more diverse industry

AWARDS

Encouraging excellence

A VIRTUAL GLASS OF WINE

Meet the world's leading editors

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WHY JOIN BFE?

Join a community of top editors and assistants

Receive First Frame twice a year

Attend the Virtual Glass of Wine sessions

Apply for the mentor scheme

Nominate and judge in the BFE Cut Above Awards

Receive member's discounts in the shop

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • VGOW The Fire Inside, Harry Yoon, ACE BFE
    VGOW The Fire Inside, Harry Yoon, ACE BFE
    Virtual Event
    14 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Event
    14 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Event
    Editor Harry Yoon chats about his edit on The Fire Inside, an MGM feature, directed by Rachel Morrison.
  • VGOW The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Editor Robert StengÃ¥rd
    VGOW The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Editor Robert Stengård
    Virtual Event
    20 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Event
    20 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Event
    Editor Robert Stengård in conversation about his edit of The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.
  • VGOW Disclaimer, Editor Adam Gough, ACE BFE
    VGOW Disclaimer, Editor Adam Gough, ACE BFE
    Virtual Event
    21 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Event
    21 Nov 2024, 19:30 – 20:30
    Virtual Event
    Editor Adam Gough, ACE BFE chats with Ben Elliot about Adam's cut of the Apple TV's hit mini series Disclaimer

WHO ARE WE?

British Film Editors (BFE) is a not-for profit honorary society of professional British Film and Television Editors.

BFE was formed by some 40 British Film Editors in 1966. Originally named the Guild of British Film Editors (GBFE), as more television programmes – particularly dramas and drama series – were pre-recorded rather than broadcast live its membership very soon included editors working in television as well. In 2005, when the advance of digital recording and editing meant that very few editors were actually working with film at all, the name was changed to the Guild of British Film and Television Editors. At the same time the motto “Crafting the Moving Image” was added to the logo to reflect these changes. In 2020, the name was changed to British Film Editors to underline that the rapid differentiation in screen culture - from mediums to platforms - is nevertheless rooted in 'motion image'.

The honorary society has always had two main aims: to raise the profile of the craft of editing and to maintain the technical and creative skills of editors working in film and television.

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