ABOUT US
The Australian Screen Editors’ Guild (ASE) is the peak body representing Editors, Assistant Editors, and Post Production Professionals in Australia. For nearly 30 years, we have been advocating for Editors’ rights and visibility.
We recognise and celebrate excellence in screen editing through awards, mentoring, and accreditation. We champion professional standards, conditions, and remuneration for Editors and Post Production Workers.
We are committed to building a community and culture based on respect and value of all creative voices; who work to advance each other; and who are welcoming and inclusive.
ASE VALUES
Our values shape our culture and define what we do, and the way we work.
The core values of the ASE are:
- Members first in all things
- Respect & Inclusion
- Curiosity & Creativity
- Enterprise
- Equality
ASE PURPOSE
The two key missions for the ASE are (1) Industrial Advocacy and (2) creating Access and Opportunity for Editors and post-production professionals.
The ASE achieves outcomes in these areas through:
- Promoting a deeper understanding of the art of editing and post-production.
- Asserting the value of editing and post-production to all successful screen work.
- Advocating on behalf of Editors and post-production professionals to achieve better industrial outcomes in remuneration and conditions.
- Paving reliable ongoing career pathways through mentorship, and by creating access and opportunity.
ASE CODE OF CONDUCT
Members of the ASE are governed by our constitution, and are expected to comply with the following code of conduct:
- Respect and courtesy within the ASE, within the editing community, and within the workplace.
- Responsible behaviour in the workplace and ethical professional practice.
- Support and further the aims, integrity, and values of the ASE.
- Act with care, honesty, and diligence when conducting ASE business and in relation to ASE resources.
- Maintain appropriate discretion in relation to ASE business, and in the workplace.