New York, NY — Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop) is proud to announce Amy E. Duddleston, ACE, as its next Artist in Residence, leading MEWShop’s flagship Six-Week Art of Editing Intensive beginning March 9, 2026.
An immersive and career-focused program, the Art of Editing Intensive blends advanced technical training with creative mentorship from working industry professionals. Running March 9 – April 17, 2026, the program is offered in-person in New York City and live online, Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
Students receive hands-on instruction in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, taught by certified instructors with extensive real-world post-production experience. Beyond software mastery, the program emphasizes professional readiness through dedicated career development sessions covering résumé and cover letter writing, interview preparation, freelance versus staff career paths, and strategies for navigating today’s post-production job market with confidence.
Stand Out with Avid Certification
Participants have the opportunity to earn Avid Certification as part of the course, with a dedicated exam preparation session included. Certification benefits include:
· Industry Recognition – Validate skills with an employer-recognized credential
· Career Advancement – Add a respected certification to your résumé
· Professional Distinction – Share digital badges and certificates across online platforms
Students who pass the exam earn the title of Avid Certified Specialist, a valuable credential in today’s competitive post-production landscape.
About Amy E. Duddleston, ACE
Amy E. Duddleston brings over 30 years of experience in feature film and television editing. She began her career as an Apprentice Editor and rose through the ranks as an Assistant Editor on films including My Own Private Idaho, Corrina, Corrina, and To Die For.
As an editor, her feature credits include The First Omen, High Art, Laurel Canyon, Elegy, and Gus Van Sant’s remake of Psycho. Her television work spans more than 90 hours of scripted series, including Dexter, The Killing, Vida, Love & Death, and Mare of Easttown, for which she received two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Editing for a Limited Series, won an Eddie Award from American Cinema Editors, and received a Cut Above Award from the British Film Editors.
Most recently, Duddleston edited episodes of the HBO limited series Task, starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, and the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Imperfect Women, starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara.
She has been a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild since 1991 and served six years on its Board of Directors. She is also a member of American Cinema Editors (ACE), AMPAS, and the Television Academy. Duddleston holds a BFA in Fine Arts Studies from the University of Arizona and lives in Los Angeles.
Enrollment Information
Early bird pricing is available through February 20, 2026. Space is limited.
Join a community of emerging editors and industry professionals and gain insight from one of today’s leading editing talents. Enroll now and take the next step in your post-production career.
For more information or to register, visit www.mewshop.com or contact jason@mewshop.com.
Artists in Residence appearances are schedule permitting