Edgar Burcksen
Encyclopedia
Edgar Burcksen is a Dutch film editor, who moved to he United States
in 1985 after editing over 15 films in the Netherlands. He is a member of the American Cinema Editors
and is fluent in English, German, French and Dutch.
, where he became the supervising editor for 52 episodes of "Seabert
", a French cartoon that later became televised by HBO. Afterwards, Burcksen was hired by Colossal Pictures where he collaborated editorially on many commercials, including those for Disney, Budweiser
, and Levi's.
Burcksen was hired by ILM
in 1989 to become the visual effects editor on "The Hunt for Red October
". Based on his success, he was later assigned to post production on "Die Hard 2
". Afterwards, Burcksen oversaw editing on "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
". His work with George Lucas
on the series earned him an Emmy for best editing in 1992.
After the series, he became editor and post production supervisor on "500 Nations
" and "Star Command
". In 1996 he was signed up to edit "Colors Straight Up
", which was later nominated for best feature length documentary at the Oscars the following year. His collaboration with director Jeroen Krabbé
on the feature "Left Luggage" was received with 4 prestigious awards at the Berlin Film Festival in 1998.
Burcksen has been elected as a member of the American Cinema Editors
, and is currently a member of its board of directors. From 2001-2010, Edgar Burcksen was editor-in-chief of CINEMAEDITOR
--the official magazine of the ACE
.
In February 2011, the American Cinema Editors
honored Burcksen with the Robert Wise Award for his tireless efforts to highlight the post-production process of film and television projects in his role as editor-in chief of CINEMAEDITOR
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1985 after editing over 15 films in the Netherlands. He is a member of the American Cinema Editors
American Cinema Editors
Founded in 1950, American Cinema Editors is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing itself. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E...
and is fluent in English, German, French and Dutch.
History
After a successful career as a film editor in The Netherlands, he settled in CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where he became the supervising editor for 52 episodes of "Seabert
Seabert
Seabert is an animated television series from 1984. It was created by BZZ films in Paris and originally aired in French before being translated into different languages around the world. In the United States, the show aired on HBO starting in 1987...
", a French cartoon that later became televised by HBO. Afterwards, Burcksen was hired by Colossal Pictures where he collaborated editorially on many commercials, including those for Disney, Budweiser
Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)
Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in various breweries located around the world...
, and Levi's.
Burcksen was hired by ILM
Ilm
Ilm or ILM can refer to:*Ilm, Arabic for knowledge, referring to knowledge of Islam*I Love Music, an Internet music forum*Ilmr, a goddess in Norse mythology, sometimes written as Ilm- Acronyms :...
in 1989 to become the visual effects editor on "The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October is a 1984 novel by Tom Clancy. The story follows the intertwined adventures of Soviet submarine captain Marko Aleksandrovich Ramius and CIA analyst Jack Ryan.The novel was originally published by the U.S...
". Based on his success, he was later assigned to post production on "Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2 is a 1990 action film and the second in the Die Hard film series. The film was directed by Renny Harlin, and stars Bruce Willis as John McClane...
". Afterwards, Burcksen oversaw editing on "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles is an American television series that aired on ABC from March 4, 1992, to July 24, 1993. The series explores the childhood and youth of the fictional character Indiana Jones and primarily stars Sean Patrick Flanery and Corey Carrier as the title character, with...
". His work with George Lucas
George Lucas
George Walton Lucas, Jr. is an American film producer, screenwriter, and director, and entrepreneur. He is the founder, chairman and chief executive of Lucasfilm. He is best known as the creator of the space opera franchise Star Wars and the archaeologist-adventurer character Indiana Jones...
on the series earned him an Emmy for best editing in 1992.
After the series, he became editor and post production supervisor on "500 Nations
500 Nations
500 Nations is an eight part documentary on the Native Americans of North and Central America. It documents from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century. Much of the information comes from text, eyewitnesses, pictorials, and computer graphics....
" and "Star Command
Star Command (film)
Star Command is a 1996 made-for-TV film written by Melinda M. Snodgrass and directed by Jim Johnston.-Plot Outline:A crew of space navy cadets on a training mission find themselves forced to fight an enemy fleet for real. They lose their senior officers in the opening battle, then through luck and...
". In 1996 he was signed up to edit "Colors Straight Up
Colors Straight Up
Colors Straight Up is a 1997 documentary film directed by Michèle Ohayon about the non-profit organization Colors United, which teaches drama to inner city youth. The film depicts the creation of a musical called Watts Side Story. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature....
", which was later nominated for best feature length documentary at the Oscars the following year. His collaboration with director Jeroen Krabbé
Jeroen Krabbé
Jeroen Aart Krabbé is a Dutch actor and film director who has appeared in many Dutch and international films.-Biography:...
on the feature "Left Luggage" was received with 4 prestigious awards at the Berlin Film Festival in 1998.
Burcksen has been elected as a member of the American Cinema Editors
American Cinema Editors
Founded in 1950, American Cinema Editors is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing itself. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E...
, and is currently a member of its board of directors. From 2001-2010, Edgar Burcksen was editor-in-chief of CINEMAEDITOR
CINEMAEDITOR
The CINEMAEDITOR is a quarterly publication by the ACE, American Cinema Editors. It began in 1951 as an in-house publication, then grew to 5,000 subscribers in 1963. Edgar Burcksen leads the magazine's team, with Associate Editor Vincent LoBrutto....
--the official magazine of the ACE
American Cinema Editors
Founded in 1950, American Cinema Editors is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing itself. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E...
.
In February 2011, the American Cinema Editors
American Cinema Editors
Founded in 1950, American Cinema Editors is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing itself. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E...
honored Burcksen with the Robert Wise Award for his tireless efforts to highlight the post-production process of film and television projects in his role as editor-in chief of CINEMAEDITOR
CINEMAEDITOR
The CINEMAEDITOR is a quarterly publication by the ACE, American Cinema Editors. It began in 1951 as an in-house publication, then grew to 5,000 subscribers in 1963. Edgar Burcksen leads the magazine's team, with Associate Editor Vincent LoBrutto....
.