On Tuesday, 9 March, we are delighted to welcome celebrated film-editor and UoY Music Alum, Joe Walker, to discuss his extraordinary career and experience in the world of film-making.
Known for his exemplary work on films such as Sicario, 12 Years a Slave, Arrival and Blade Runner 20149**, Joe graduated with a degree in Classical Composing from our Music department in 1984, and would be delighted to answer any questions interested audience members may have about his career path, experiences post-university, or any of his partnerships and portfolio of work.
As a public-facing event, we’d be absolutely delighted if interested and fellow film enthusiasts alike were able to join us for Joe’s discussion, and if we were able to offer some insight into a fascinating career or degree path audience members may not have considered before.
The event will be hosted on Zoom Webinar and so audience members will be muted (both camera and audio) throughout. There will be a chance to ask questions, using a Q&A text box and we hope to be able to answer as many of these as possible on the night.
The event is free and tickets can be booked here. Once you have made a booking, you will be emailed a Zoom link a couple of days before the event, and again, an hour before. The event will also be available afterwards to watch again on our York Ideas YouTube channel here.
Event Details:
Behind the Scenes of Film-Editing
Tuesday 9 March, 6:30-7:30pm
Behind the Scenes Lecture Series
Join Joe Walker, celebrated film-editor and Academy Award, Bafta and ACE Eddie Award nominee, to discover his extraordinary career and experience in the world of film-making. From graduating with a degree in classical composing from the University, to winning an Oscar for his film-editing of 12 Years a Slave, explore Joe’s fascinating career path to his current role, and discover the exciting world of film-editing.
Co-presented by York Ideas and YUSU, the Behind the Scenes series aims to give an insight into different professions and industries. Find out about careers beyond the traditional and discover the roles and jobs you may never have imagined.
About Joe Walker
Joe Walker, ACE is a celebrated British film editor working in Los Angeles. Walker has been nominated four times by the ACE Eddie Awards and won most recently for Arrival. In addition to Arrival, this two-time Academy Award® nominee and three-time BAFTA Award nominee is also known for his exemplary work on films such as Sicario, 12 Years a Slave and Blade Runner 2049.
He has forged notable partnerships with directors Steve McQueen and Denis Villeneuve (for whom Walker has just finished editing Dune (2021).)
Walker was initially trained as a classical composer, graduating from the University of York Music Department in 1984. Joe was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University in 2019.
For more information, or to book your free ticket please see our website.
