Evelyn Franks

Biography

Evelyn is an award-winning editor specializing in long and short form documentary. She demonstrates sound editorial judgment and employs strong intuitive ability in structuring narrative, pace and tone. Leading edge technical skills across all major editing software packages. With over 18 years’ international experience, credits include: BBC 4, BBC 3, BBC World Service, CNN, Al Jazeera English, VICE, HBO and theatrical release. Skilled in international channel launches. Her subject specialities focus on history, current affairs, arts, music and observational documentary. Awards include Peabody, Lovie, Webby, Frontline Club, Broadcast Digital and Eutelsat, a Grierson nomination in 2017 and several Promax awards and nominations. Previously an Associate Editor to renowned Editor Walter Murch on the feature length documentary “COUP 53,” which premiered at the 2019 Telluride Film Festival.