William Gordean, film editor and producer will speak about The History and Inner Workings of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences”. Bill Gordean is a transplant to the Eastern Shore from Los Angeles, California where for the past 35 years he has worked in Hollywood primarily as a film editor.  He has also has worked as a producer and second unit director.

His credits include:  Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit II, Sharkey’s Machine, The Great Outdoors, Legal Eagles, Dragnet, Beethoven I & II, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I & III, and Rocket Man to name just a few.