Joe Plenys, known for his dynamic and rhythmic editing style and affable personality, approaches each project as a visual puzzle. He pieces together the elements of setting, character, dialogue, action, sound, and subtle detail to create a seamless narrative, which pulses with distinct moods and empathic force.

After receiving his BA in Film at Columbia College, a commercial post-house in Chicago immediately hired him as a full-time assistant editor, impressed with his technical savvy and efficiency with the Avid. However, he could not resist the pull of Hollywood, so he packed his bags, left his hometown and his secure job to test his luck and skills in the heart of Los Angeles. He proved himself early on working as an assistant editor on several consecutive feature films, solving tech problems that befuddled his co-workers and taking any chance he could get to show his talents as an editor.

Gradually, people began to take notice and offered him opportunities to cut trailers, promo pieces, and short films. His fresh and innovative approach to story-telling as well as his self-sufficiency in the editing room caught the eye of producers and directors alike landing him his first feature film. Joe Plenys has been in the industry for seven years, three years as a feature editor. And he plans on staying. After all, who could resist a room with no windows except for the one that opens into a world you are helping to create?

 

SELECTED CREDITS

"What Love Is" - Editor of feature film that was released theatrically in March 2007. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Matt Lillard, Sean Austin, Anne Heche and Gina Gershon.

“The Mechanik” –Editor of feature film directed by Dolph Lundgren scheduled for a 2005/2006 release.

“The Tenants” - Feature film starring Dylan McDermott and Snoop Dogg
Editor of trailer.

“Prozac Nation” - Feature film starring Christina Ricci and Jessica Lange
Editor of foreign theatrical trailer and assistant editor on feature.

“Larva” - Editor of Sci-Fi network movie of the week starring Vincent Ventresca. David Selby and Rachel Hunter.

“Alien Lockdown” - Editor on Sci-Fi network movie of the week starring James Marshall and Michelle Goh.
 
Technical Skills:
At home on the Avid as well as Final Cut Pro… Experienced with finishing on Film, HD and with the Digital Intermediate process. A strong knowledge of the visual fx process and how to incorporate them into a seamless finished product.