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25 JUL-AUG 14 / CINEMONTAGE editors Nelson, Alex Olivares, Paul Alderman and apprentice and 2012 alumnus Billy Peake, working with Kirk Baxter, ACE, on David Fincher's Gone Girl (2014). The post houses that the interns visited the following week included Deluxe, Technicolor and several others. Carrion says, "I learned where I fit into the whole post- production process." Unscripted TV was the next week's focus. Benaim observed assistant editor Jessica McGovern on Beyond Scared Straight (2011-persent) with editors Mark Andrew and Rob Goubeaux, ACE, while Carrion followed assistant Kristine Nelson working with editor Anido on Celebrity Wife Swap. Benaim notes, "The networking aspect really makes the difference." Carrion says he sees everyone in the program "as friends I can reach out to." A final meeting between the interns and Coleman and Friedberg took place in February with Kurpanek and Nelson on hand to observe. This meeting also culminated the change-of- leadership process. Almost two years ago, Coleman started putting out feelers to ACE members about taking over the program. Then, in March 2013, Kurpanek organized a surprise birthday party for her, with many who were involved in the program attending. Recalling her surprise, Coleman says, "I spontaneously asked the whole ensemble who they thought should be the new director. Everybody shouted, 'Carsten!' 'And who should take Diana's place?' All shouted, 'Tyler!' I took their names to the ACE Board and they approved." Coleman notes, "Carsten is a natural nurturer, going out of his way to assist others, and Tyler is on the cutting edge of technology for editing and assisting." Friedberg adds, "Having been through the program, they understand it." As new director, Kurpanek says, "It's all about giving back and mentoring. It's done a lot of good things for us…and it's a great honor." Nelson continues, "We will try to live up to everything they created. We expect there will be changes with the evolution of the industry, but right now we have an amazing template to start with." Reflecting on all that she and Friedberg put into the program, Coleman felt especially gratified in 2011 when editor Via became the first alumnus to win an ACE Eddie Award for his work on The Walking Dead (2010-present). The first thanks in his acceptance speech went to Coleman and the Internship Program. Coleman is also grateful for the continuing support from ACE Executive Director Jenni McCormick and staff members Tami Flannery and Marika Ellis. Of her co-director, she says, "Diana has been my rock and now she will just be my dear friend." Friedberg says, "I admire Lori's sense of ability and sense of flow and communication." As for continuing with the program, Coleman concludes, "I'll be a part of the program committee as long as they'll have me. I love the idea of just going back to being a mentor." f From left: Diana Friedberg, MaryAnn Brandon and Christopher Rouse. CineMontage_Jul-Aug_14-4.indd 25 6/18/14 5:36 PM