Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Emilie Aubry. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Emilie, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

No matter what I’m up to, I always make it a point to dive into a side passion project that’s meaningful and takes me outside my comfort zone. It’s an essential part of my creative journey, allowing me to explore something different from my usual work.

This year has been absolutely amazing, I’ve had the chance to edit a few passion projects that I’m incredibly proud of. And they all mean a lot to me. I can’t wait for the world to see them.

Emilie, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a queer film editor. I was born in Bordeaux and went to school there for Film Editing. After graduating at 21, I moved to Paris to start an internship. I didn’t know much about the industry at the time, so I reached out to a lot of companies and after knocking on a lot of doors, I got an internship at one of the best production companies in Paris. I worked really hard and got hired as an Assistant Editor after my three months internship ended. After one and a half years of being an assistant, I realized that if I stayed in the company, it was going to be hard to grow— they were always going to see me as an intern. So, I saved up, quit my job and decided to go to Los Angeles to take an English course for three months. It was my first time travelling alone and I have never been to Los Angeles before, it was a random pick; I guess I was influenced by movies and the beautiful coast. When I arrived in LA, I completely fell in love with the city. I loved the vibe, the people I met, the energy I was surrounded by. I then decided to make a business trip out of my vacation.

So I started meeting a lot of people but I couldn’t be hired anywhere without a Visa. I met with an immigration lawyer and she explained to me that I needed more experience in order to get the “artist” visa (O-1). For this visa, you need evidence like articles about yourself, awards, endorsement letters, etc. I needed more time to build a strong case.

In the meantime, the company I left in Paris called me and wants me back as an Editor. I am delighted by the opportunity and I accept it with the goal of adding that experience and gathering more evidence for my O-1 visa application. It took me three years to build a strong case for my Visa, going back and forth from Paris to LA. I finally got my visa and I moved to Los Angeles in 2017.

I had a great career in Paris but in Los Angeles, I was nobody— I had to start from scratch. I got small jobs and it slowly built. In 2018, I created my own company with my friend and now business partner and I built a career that is even greater than what I had in France. In 2020, I got repped in America among the best editors in the country.

I am represented globally by a company called Work Editorial. I’m proud to be among the best editors in the US.

My ambition and determination were key for me to be where I am today. I think being French was also a plus; knowing a different language, a different culture, and living in a different country that you grew up in– it is very enriching. But the beautiful thing about the US is that my career is still evolving every day, I never feel like I reached the top.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

I am attracted to the episodic format. TV series nowadays have incredible writing, cinematography, acting– and since it can develop characters endlessly, it gives so many opportunities for an editor to bring any genre to the table.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

No, I would re-do exactly the same thing. I’m still learning every day. If there is one piece of advice I would give is- trust your vision and follow your instinct, and try to always think out of the box to bring your own touch. There is no good or bad way to navigate your creative journey, it’s your own story.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.emilieaubry.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiaubry/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-aubry-24165985/