Editor Billy Browne joins activemotion

activemotion has announced that Billy Browne will be joining their rank of editors.

Browne found his new home in Melbourne after twelve years as the right-hand man of Jill Bilcock, lending his skills to a slew music videos and feature films the latter including Mental (which will close MIFF 2012), Red Dog, Blessed, The Young Victoria, Elizabeth – The Golden Age, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and Moulin Rouge.

Says Browne: “I was attempting to decide between two other major facilities and actually cancelled my meeting with active. Fortunately they convinced me to drop by and my mind was made up. I guess I like that active isn’t all showy, yet they’re technically and creatively up with the top facilities I’ve worked with over the years. So many places have a ‘home’ vibe that quickly becomes see-through. active actually does feel like a home. You can almost smell the baked goods!”

Says Emma Reynolds, producer and one half of the husband-wife owner duo: “We’re incredibly excited to have a senior editor of Billy’s calibre join our team. He offers a rare opportunity for directors to experience fresh talent in the commercial world backed with years of film experience. We’re delighted that he’s chosen activemotion as his new digs. He brings a new energy that complements our already strong story-telling capacity, bringing 200% and a smile to every job.”

Browne responds to questions about being an editor with his usual humour.

Says Browne: “Editor? No… I’m a tapestry maker, a basket threader! I mash and blend things together! And I do that while keeping the director, agency and clients at ease. Sometimes I’m a marriage counsellor.”

Browne can be contacted through activemotion, located in South Melbourne.