A pair of Griffith Film School graduates has produced an acclaimed documentary on the life and work of legendary Australian film editor Jill Bilcock.
Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production alumni Axel Grigor and Faramarz K-Rahber wanted to shine a light on the renowned film editor, whose work includes iconic Australian films like Strictly Ballroom, Muriel’s Wedding, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, Red Dog, and The Dressmaker.
Writer/director and co-producer Axel Grigor has admired Jill’s work since he was first introduced to Australian films as a teenager in Sweden. After moving to Australia to study film at Griffith, Axel encountered Jill at a screen editors conference, and decided that her story had to be shared.
“Jill’s outgoing personality, her personal journey, her impact on Australian cinema and her remarkable collaborations with some of the world’s leading directors make for an incredibly rich story,” he said.
“Early in the process, when I approached many of Jill’s
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