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Episode Synopsis
Today we’re talking with the editors of the TV series, The White Lotus which has been nominated for Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Picture Editing in a Drama Series category. Heather Persons, ACE has been nominated for her episode, “Abductions” and John Valerio, ACE has been nominated for his episode “Arrivederci.”
Heather has been nominated three times before for Emmys, three times for ACE Eddies, and for a BAFTA. She’s edited features, like “Sunshine Cleaning” and was an additional editor on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Her TV credits include, The Flight Attendant, How to Make it in America, and The Ron Clark Story.
John won an Emmy for his “Departures episode from Season 1 of The White Lotus, and won an ACE Eddie for his “Arrivederci” episode from Season 2. He’s also been nominated for another ACE Eddie and a BAFTA.
His work includes TV series like Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Old Man, Tokyo Vice and Parks and Recreation.
Heather has been nominated three times before for Emmys, three times for ACE Eddies, and for a BAFTA. She’s edited features, like “Sunshine Cleaning” and was an additional editor on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Her TV credits include, The Flight Attendant, How to Make it in America, and The Ron Clark Story.
John won an Emmy for his “Departures episode from Season 1 of The White Lotus, and won an ACE Eddie for his “Arrivederci” episode from Season 2. He’s also been nominated for another ACE Eddie and a BAFTA.
His work includes TV series like Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Old Man, Tokyo Vice and Parks and Recreation.
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