Editor Billy Fox tells us about cutting Devotion, collaborating with J.D. Dillard, and finding your voice through the edit. In J.D. Dillard’s upcoming film, Devotion, we meet Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors), the first Black man to complete the U.S. Navy’s basic flight training program. During the Korean War, he proves himself to be an exceptional pilot, but the main story revolves around each characters’ devotion to their friends, family, and their love of flying. Based on the book, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos, the movie brings to life a story people have only heard about. Editing a massive feature that involves multiple dog fights and interwoven storylines and finding that balance between two genres is no easy feat for editor Billy Fox. With his extensive and outstanding career in film and TV, Fox was ready to tackle the challenge and showcase his devotion to creating epic dramas that are made for the big screen. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 23 November, 2022