Stephen Elliott Rivkin is an American

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best known for his editing work on the ''

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'' film series as well as his work with director

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as an editor on ''

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'', for which he was nominated for an

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. Rivkin has edited three films for director

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as well as has worked extensively with director

Gore Verbinski Gregor Justin "Gore" Verbinski (born March 16, 1964) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and musician. He is best known for directing ''The Ring (2002 film), The Ring'', the ''Pirates of the Caribbean (film series), Pirates of t ...

. Stephen Rivkin is an elected member of the

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and currently serves as the President of the organization.American Cinema Editors (ACE) Official website
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on two films.

Early life and career

Rivkin's career started in 1976 on the short film, ''Ain't We Having Fun?''. Rivkin went on to graduate in the 1975 class of the

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."The Minnesotan who helped bring 'Avatar' to earth"
by Colin Covert, ''Star Tribune'', March 10, 2010

Personal life

Rivkin's brothers are Richard Share and musicians

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and

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. He is married to Dina Morrone.

Selected filmography

Awards & nominations

*2010 - Academy Award Nomination "Film Editing" - ''

'' (shared with editors John Refoua and editor/director James Cameron) *2010 - BAFTA Award Nomination "Film Editing" - ''Avatar'' (shared with editors John Refoua and editor/director James Cameron) *2010 - American Cinema Editors Nomination "Film Editing" Feature Film (Dramatic) - ''Avatar'' (shared with editors John Refoua and editor/director James Cameron) *2008 - American Cinema Editors Nomination "Film Editing" Feature Film - Comedy or Musical - '' Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'' *2007 - American Cinema Editors Nomination "Film Editing" Feature Film - Comedy or Musical - '' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'' *2004 - American Cinema Editors Winner "Best Edited Feature Film" - Comedy or Musical - '' Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rivkin, Stephen E. 1955 births Living people American Cinema Editors American film editors People from Minneapolis