EPISODE · Oct 22, 2023 · 32 MIN
Episode 1: Lillian E. Benson, A Film Editor's Reflections
from Narrative Shift
From an early age, Emmy-nominated Lillian E. Benson has been an acute observer of people and her surroundings. She brings that quality, and many others, to her remarkable work as an acclaimed film editor. Lillian was the first African-American female editor selected for membership in the American Cinema Editors. Her life’s mission has been to contribute to the world through telling authentic stories. In this episode, she shares her approach to storytelling with Natasha and how her experience as a Black working-class woman influenced her journey. This candid and wise conversation about Lillian’s journey in life and the art of editing offers important insights for every filmmaker.Show Notes https://elevate-inclusion.com/episode-01/Podcast page https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/Sponsored by Elevate Inclusion StrategiesConnect with Natasha on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From an early age, Emmy-nominated Lillian E. Benson has been an acute observer of people and her surroundings. She brings that quality, and many others, to her remarkable work as an acclaimed film editor. Lillian was the first African-American female editor selected for membership in the American Cinema Editors. Her life’s mission has been to contribute to the world through telling authentic stories. In this episode, she shares her approach to storytelling with Natasha and how her experience as a Black working-class woman influenced her journey. This candid and wise conversation about Lillian’s journey in life and the art of editing offers important insights for every filmmaker.Show Notes https://elevate-inclusion.com/episode-01/Podcast page https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/Sponsored by Elevate Inclusion StrategiesConnect with Natasha on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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