Thelma Schoonmaker is set to receive IBC’s International Honor for Excellence.
The legendary three-time Academy Award-winning editor will be recognized for her contribution to cinema and will speak on her career during a session in Amsterdam.
Schoonmaker’s career spans over five decades, during which she was Martin Scorsese’s go-to editor. The award will be presented in person on Sept. 14 on the main stage of the IBC Conference in the RAI Amsterdam. Earlier in the day, Schoonmaker will participate in a fireside chat about her life in film.
Her credits include “Goodfellas,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “The Irishman,” and most recently, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” She is the only editor to receive nine Oscar nominations, winning a record three Academy Awards for “Raging Bull,” “The Aviator” and “The Departed.”
Michael Crimp, IBC’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Thelma Schoonmaker’s unique contribution and legacy is felt across the entire media world. Her dedication to storytelling, technical brilliance and lifelong commitment to collaboration exemplify the very best of our industry. People are at the heart of IBC, and we’re proud to honour those who have not only shaped the media we all know and love – but who continue to inspire new generations to come.”
Schoonmaker told Variety about the key to her collaboration with Scorsese. She said, whether he’s providing feedback on dailies, experimenting with shots or even just being critical of his own work, “Listening to how his mind works is so fascinating. He taught me everything I know.”
IBC is also recognising Globo, Latin America’s largest media company, with a Special Award for its continued leadership, innovation and support for global media advancement.