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115 Q4 2018 / CINEMONTAGE 115 Q4 2018 / CINEMONTAGE mixing and edit a track off the dubbers. We referred to Lee's console as "the great Moviola in the sky." He listened to your tracks with the anticipation of someone who was about to eat something really tasty. To Lee, sound effects were a treat and he eagerly awaited them, as one would look forward to dessert at the end of a meal. No matter what artistic political battle was swirling about, Lee mixed as if all was well. He never expressed frustration or annoyance; on rare occasions you would catch a sideways look or an eye roll. The hours of the day flew by as we all had a good time. My peers and I ended up mixing many, many films with Lee. We all admired his talent and his ability to create in chaos. We are forever grateful for his enthusiasm, good humor and kindness. Congratulations to Lee Dichter on a very well-deserved honor. Marc Laub Friend/Colleague; Picture and Sound Editor n T he day I realized Lee Dichter was a star was the day Nora Ephron explained to me that in Lee's mixes, the dialogue was always the best it could ever be. Nora was an exacting judge of talent. When she sang someone's praises, I knew to pay attention. When I started editing features for Woody Allen, I heard the same thing from him. Woody would only work with Lee, because…dialogue, Dialogue, DIALOGUE! For him, the word is the thing. I was so grateful that Lee was Woody's mixer when I came on board. Over the past two decades, Lee and I worked together on a film a year. We developed our own rhythms, rituals and practically our own language. We dealt with many challenges (no ADR — ever!) and had a great time while doing it. Everytime I locked picture, I looked forward to another mix with Lee. Watching him dive into a reel was an opportunity to see a master of his craft demonstrate the essence of flow. He is the best at what he does, and he loves it. Lee, you are so much more than a colleague. You are an inspiration, and a friend. Alisa Lepselter, ACE Friend/Colleague; Picture Editor n I first met Lee when I was sent to New York City from Los Angeles to work on a feature film for TriStar. I was out of my element in a city where I did not know anyone in the film industry. Lee Dichter was one of several people who made me feel right at home. I remember when I first watched him work, "the grand wizard of sound mixing" was remarkable. I ended up working with Lee on several more films as the post-production supervisor. Then came my chance to work with him as a director. I was elated when he agreed to mix my short. I felt so lucky that he had given me his time. The mix was Ken Burns and Florentine Films honor the the remarkable career of our friend and colleague Lee Dichter