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Eric Kissack
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15 April 1977(New York City, USA)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Eric Kissack is an American film editor, director and producer. Films Kissack have edited include A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011), Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) and Daddy's Home (2015).
Early life and career
Kissack was born and brought up in New York City. He attended Hunter College High School and obtained his college degree from Brown University in 1999. He established his profession as a film editor with Role Models, Brüno, Cedar Rapids, The Dictator, Horrible Bosses 2, Daddy's Home and Instant Family. His directorial debut was Love, Sex & Missed Connections.
Awards
| Year | Award | Film | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Traverse City Film Festival | Love, Sex and Missed Connections | Best Director | Won | Special Jury Prize - First-Time Director |
| 2012 | Cleveland International Film Festival | Love, Sex and Missed Connections | American Independent Award | Won | Sponsored by Alan and Marta Glazen |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Film Festival | The Gunfighter | Best Short film | Won | Audience Choice Awards |
| 2015 | San Diego International Film Festival | The Gunfighter | Best Director | Won | Audience Choice Awards |
| 2015 | Reel Shorts Film Festival | The Gunfighter | Best Director | Won | Audience Choice Awards |
| 2015 | Saatchi & Saatchi | The Gunfighter | Short film | Exhibition | |
| 2017 | Emmy Award | Veep | Best Editor | Nominated | Groundbreaking |
| 2019 | American Cinema Editors Awards 2019 | The Good Place | Best Editor | Nominated | Best edited comedy series for commercial television |