The Woman King - Editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ACE

For over twenty years editor Terilyn A. Shropshire ACE and director Gina Prince-Bythewood have worked hand-in-hand to entertain and inspire audiences with films dating back to Gina's directorial debut, LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000). Following their hit action film, THE OLD GUARD (2020), Teri and Gina have joined forces once again to create an epic tale about the Agojie, a fierce sisterhood of African warriors who fought for the kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s; with skills and a ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, THE WOMAN KING follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.

In our discussion with THE WOMAN KING editor, Terilyn A. Shropshire ACE, we talk about:

• Caring about characters to create better action
• "Getting it right" so studios will give the next generation a chance
• How to make an action movie "intimately epic"
• Staying away from temp score created by your composer
• Trusting your audience

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