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Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing (2017)
Director: Axel Grigor
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, Shekhar Kapur, Sam Mendes
Runtime28 min
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Australian film editor Jill Bilcock is one of the world's most sought after film editors, having edited beloved films such as STRICTLY BALLROOM, ROMEO+JULIET, MURIEL’S WEDDING, ELIZABETH, MOULIN ROUGE!, ROAD TO PERDITION and THE DRESSMAKER. This documentary looks at her craft and charts how an outspoken arts student in 1960s Melbourne became one of the world’s most acclaimed film artists. Featuring interviews with Jill and many of today's leading filmmakers and actors, such as Baz Luhrmann, Jocelyn Moorehouse, Sam Mendes, Shekhar Kapur, Fred Schepisi and Cate Blanchett.
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Fans of documentary films and those interested in the craft of filmmaking will appreciate this insightful look at acclaimed Australian film editor Jill Bilcock, whose work on beloved films like Strictly Ballroom and Moulin Rouge! has made her one of the most sought-after editors in the world. Director Axel Grigor's 2017 documentary provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at Bilcock's creative process, featuring interviews with filmmakers like Baz Luhrmann and Cate Blanchett.