American film editor
Jennifer Lame
Lame in 2024
Born 1981 or 1982 (age 43–44) Alma mater Wesleyan University Occupation Film editor Years active 2005–present Notable work Spouse
Jennifer Lame (born 1981/1982)[ 1] film editor . She is known for her work onManchester by the Sea Hereditary Tenet Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Noah Baumbach . In 2023, Lame editedChristopher Nolan 'sOppenheimer Academy Award for Best Film Editing . She is a native ofNarberth, Pennsylvania and is married to film producer Craig Shilowich.[ 2]
Jennifer Lame was born in 1981 or 1982 inPhiladelphia .[ 1] The Philadelphia Inquirer KYW-TV . She attendedEpiscopal Academy and, in 2004, graduated fromWesleyan University .[ 1] [ 3]
Lame started editing films withPrice Check [ 4] Noah Baumbach 's films includingFrances Ha [ 5] While We're Young [ 6] Mistress America [ 7] The Meyerowitz Stories [ 8] Marriage Story [ 9] Paper Towns [ 10] Manchester by the Sea [ 11] Tyrel [ 12] Hereditary [ 13] Midsommar [ 14] Tenet [ 15] Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ,[ 16] andOppenheimer .[ 17] Time's [ 18] "immersive" version of the 1939 filmThe Wizard of Oz Sphere inLas Vegas .[ 19]
Key † Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
^a b c Rea, Steven (May 24, 2013)."Jennifer Lame's hands all over 'Frances Ha' .The Philadelphia Inquirer . pp. W07. RetrievedMarch 11, 2024 .Lame, 31, has been passionate about film since she was a kid. ^ Rea, Steven (October 21, 2016)."In 'Christine,' South Jersey screenwriter tackles TV news tragedy" .The Philadelphia Inquirer . RetrievedMarch 11, 2024 . ^ Plake, Randi Alexandra (December 7, 2016)."Lame '04 Discusses Film Editing Manchester by the Sea" .The Wesleyan Connection . RetrievedMarch 11, 2024 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l Hullfish, Steve (January 11, 2017)." .Pro Video Coalition . Archived fromthe original on January 12, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b c Rea, Steven (May 22, 2013)."Jennifer Lame's hands all over 'Frances Ha' .The Philadelphia Inquirer . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Frontiero, Nathan (May 28, 2015)."Movie Review: While We're Young" .Movie Fail . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b c Foundas, Scott (January 25, 2015)."Film Review: 'Mistress America' .Variety . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b McCarthy, Todd (May 21, 2017)." .The Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Gleiberman, Owen (August 29, 2019)."Venice Film Review: 'Marriage Story' .Variety . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Grierson, Tim (July 4, 2015)." .Screen Daily . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Erbland, Kate (November 17, 2016)." .IndieWire . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Harvey, Dennis (January 21, 2018)."Film Review: 'Tyrel' .Variety . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Kit, Borys (April 5, 2019)."Christopher Nolan Taps 'Hereditary' Editor Jennifer Lame for His New Movie (Exclusive)" .The Hollywood Reporter Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^a b Singer, Matt (June 25, 2019)." .ScreenCrush . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^ Lawrence, Gregory (August 10, 2020)."Christopher Nolan Warned 'Tenet' Editor It Might Be "The Hardest Movie Ever" to Cut" .Collider . RetrievedAugust 10, 2020 . ^a b Nebens, Richard (September 27, 2022)."New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Standee Celebrates 9 Main Characters" .The Direct . RetrievedSeptember 30, 2022 . ^a b Kroll, Justin (October 8, 2021)."Cillian Murphy Confirmed to Star As J. Robert Oppenheimer In Christopher Nolan's Next Film At Universal, Film Will Bow in July 2023" .Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. RetrievedOctober 8, 2021 . ^ Alter, Charlotte (March 8, 2024)." .Time . RetrievedMarch 14, 2024 . ^ " . April 4, 2025.^ Sheehan, Paul (January 3, 2017)."ACE Eddie Awards 2017: Full list of nominations includes Oscar frontrunner 'La La Land' .Gold Derby . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^ Ritman, Alex (January 9, 2017)."BAFTA Awards: 'La La Land' Leads Nominations" .The Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^ Sharf, Zack (August 10, 2020)."How 'Hereditary' and Noah Baumbach Editor Jennifer Lame Got Over Her 'Tenet' Intimidation" .IndieWire Penske Media Corporation . RetrievedAugust 10, 2020 . ^ Bankhurst, Adam (May 22, 2019)."Christopher Nolan Begins Filming New Espionage Action Movie, 'Tenet' .IGN Ziff Davis .Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. RetrievedSeptember 12, 2019 . ^ Pennington, Adrian (February 9, 2021)."Behind the Scenes: Judas and the Black Messiah" .IBC . RetrievedFebruary 21, 2021 . ^ Bergeson, Samantha (February 11, 2022)."Andrew Dominik Shuts Down 'Horsesh*t' 'Blonde' NC-17 Rumors for Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe Film" .IndieWire . RetrievedFebruary 11, 2022 . ^ Anderson, Erik (December 15, 2022)."Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ,The Woman King lead 2023 Black Reel Awards nominations" .AwardsWatch .Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. RetrievedJanuary 9, 2023 . ^a b Giardina, Carolyn (December 19, 2023)."Creative Fusion on an Extra-Large Scale: Jennifer Lame on Editing 'Oppenheimer' and 'Postcard From Earth' .The Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedMarch 12, 2024 . ^ Zee, Michaela (April 4, 2025)." .Variety . RetrievedJuly 3, 2025 .
Awards for Jennifer Lame
1934–1975 1976–present Best Film Editing became Best Editing in 1999
Best Edited Feature Film Comedy Dramatic
Note: The years are listed as per convention, usually the year of film release; the ceremonies are usually held the next year.
International National Other
