Australian Screen Editors (ASE) was founded in 1996 by Henry Dangar
(who became its first president) and Jenny Ward. The guild is
"dedicated to the pursuit and recognition of excellence in the arts,
sciences and technology of motion picture and televisual post
production. It aims to promote, improve and protect the role of editor
as an essential and significant contributor to all screen
productions."The current President of ASE is Fiona Strain. Immediate
past presidents include Deborah Peart, Dany Cooper, Jason Ballantine,
Karen Pearlman, Lindi Harrison and Peter Whitmore. It currently has
about 500 members in all Australian states, predominantly in NSW and
Victoria.Applications for ASE membership are invited from professional
screen editors, assistant editors, students of screen editing and
associated film industry professionals. Applicants must have a folio
of significant editorial work in film and/or television. There are
three types of memberships: Full members, associate members and
student members. Some notable members such as Jill Bilcock are members
of both the Australian Screen Editors and American Cinema Editors.
Members are not permitted to use the acronym "ASE" after their names
on screen credits until they obtain ASE accreditation.ASE
accreditation is like an honorary degree given to members who have
made a significant contribution to editing. There are currently 46
accredited members. Accreditation is presented at the annual ASE
awards night and are given under the following guidelines. Australian Screen Editors Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter