Josh Ethier

Originally from Rhode Island Josh Ethier is a renowned Los Angeles based film editor who has left a lasting mark on the horror thriller and action genres he literally wears his passion for the genres on his sleeve His works have premiered at esteemed film festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival Sundance Film Festival SXSW Tribeca Film Festival Beyond Fest and Fantastic Fest Ethier is most well known for his frequent collaborations with director Joe Begos with whom he has crafted a unique LOUD and impactful cinematic style Their partnership has resulted in several acclaimed films including Bliss a psychedelic horror film that explores the descent of an artist into madness VFW a gritty actionpacked thriller about war veterans defending their local VFW post from a drugaddled gang and most recently Christmas Bloody Christmas a festive yet terrifying holiday horror film thats streaming on Shudder These collaborations have resonated with audiences and critics alike showcasing Ethiers ability to enhance Begos visionary storytelling through his editing Ethiers impressive filmography includes notable titles such as Oz Perkins Gretel Hansel for Orion Pictures and MGM a dark reimagining of the classic fairy tale William Brent Bells Orphan First Kill the prequel to the cult horror favorite for Paramount Pictures Henry Dunhams The Standoff at Sparrow Creek a tense dialoguedriven thriller about a mass shooting at a police funeral and Mayhem a highoctane action horror film starring Steven Yeun that highlights his versatility as an editor of action and comedy In 2021 Ethiers contributions to film editing were formally recognized when he was invited to join American Cinema Editors ACE an honor that signifies his standing in the industry amongst his peers His career is marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for storytelling making him one of the most respected and soughtafter editors in independent genre cinema