Christine Armstrong - Editor
Job title - TV / Film Editor
Experience - 10+ years
“The best starting position is becoming an AE or a Post PA but you got to start knowing people in post-production cause these are the people who will be referring you, word of mouth is your biggest asset.”
Tell us about your job role and the kinds of projects you work on;
I’m a picture editor and I work mostly on television and film. My recent credits are: Rutherford Falls (starring Ed Helms), Sugar Daddy, and #blackAF
What does an average day look like in your post-production working world?
My day starts by receiving dailies from my assistant and watching the footage and really studying and assessing what shots I have for the scene and think about the challenges as well as take notes of what my favourite takes are and moments. Then finally I start forming a scene together and constantly fine-tuning till in my gut I feel happy with it. Or it could be working with a showrunner or director on zoom.
How did your career in post-production begin?
I actually wanted to be a cinematographer when I first started in film school but then I took an editing course in my first year of college I was hooked and knew this is something I wanted to pursue.
Tell us about a career highlight;
When The New Romantic won an award at SXSW, a special jury award, and actually going to SXSW festival, it was so much fun.
Which women in post do you admire?
Thelma Schoonmaker she is a badass editor haha!
What advice do you have for other women wanting to start a career in post?
What are you waiting for?? Just come and do it. The best starting position is becoming an AE or a Post PA but you got to start knowing people in post-production cause these are the people who will be referring you, word of mouth is your biggest asset.
Tell us about your favourite pieces of your work;
Honestly, it’s really hard to pick one piece of work all my films and television shows have been my favourite because I learn so much from all of them.