John Travers(1959-2016)
- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
John Travers was born in New Orleans, LA and raised in Westport,
Connecticut. Son of novelist Robert Travers and half-brother of
singer Mary Travers (of folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary), Travers began making
films at the age of eleven. His professional career began in high
school, working as Production Assistant for "Friday the 13th" director
Sean Cunningham and producer Steve Miner.
At University of Bridgeport film school, Travers won the first place American Cinema Editors' Student "Eddie" award; two years later he won the coveted Student Academy Award, also first place, for his 44-minute thesis film, "Jenny."
He has edited 16 feature films, as well as TV series, documentaries, trailers, music videos and commercials.
At University of Bridgeport film school, Travers won the first place American Cinema Editors' Student "Eddie" award; two years later he won the coveted Student Academy Award, also first place, for his 44-minute thesis film, "Jenny."
He has edited 16 feature films, as well as TV series, documentaries, trailers, music videos and commercials.
