Jeffrey Ford, a renowned professional with the esteemed Association of Cinematographers, embarked on his journey in Novato, California, where he first drew breath. As his formative years unfolded, he relocated to Troutdale, Oregon, where he spent his high school days shaping his youthful aspirations.
Ford's journey as a professional filmmaker commenced in the year 1994, marked by a significant milestone - his involvement as an editorial assistant on James Gray's inaugural feature film, Little Odessa, which served as the catalyst for his subsequent professional endeavors.
Mark Ford, a skilled film editor, made his solo feature debut as editor on the 2000 film "The Yards", directed by James Grey, which was premiered in competition at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. This significant milestone marked the beginning of his successful editing career.
He made significant contributions to the editing process of several notable films, including Shattered Glass and Breach, both directed by the accomplished filmmaker Billy Ray, by skillfully overseeing the editing aspects of these projects. Furthermore, he collaborated with the renowned director Michael Mann, alongside the talented editor Paul Rubell, on the editing of Public Enemies. Additionally, in 2011, he reunited with Bezucha to work on the film Monte Carlo, showcasing his versatility and expertise as an editor.
Noteworthy in his career as a film editor, Kevin Ford has collaborated with esteemed directors and fellow professionals at Marvel Studios. He co-edited Captain America: The First Avenger, a superhero film directed by Joe Johnston, alongside Robert Dalva.
Furthermore, Ford co-edited Iron Man Three, a highly acclaimed superhero thriller directed by Shane Black, in tandem with Peter S. Elliot. His impressive editing skills were also showcased in The Avengers, a blockbuster superhero film directed by Joss Whedon, which he co-edited with Lisa Lassek.
In addition to these notable projects, Ford has also worked closely with Joe and Anthony Russo on several Captain America films. He co-edited Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame with Matthew Schmidt, demonstrating his versatility and expertise in the field of film editing.
These collaborations have not only honed his skills as an editor but have also contributed to the success of these iconic Marvel films.
In the year 2019, he embarked on a creative endeavor, reuniting with renowned filmmaker Thomas Bezucha to collaborate on the production of the captivating cinematic masterpiece, Let Him Go, featuring the talents of Kevin Costner and the esteemed Diane Lane.
Furthermore, he lent his exceptional skills to the editing process of the Showtime mini-series, The Comey Rule, a thought-provoking and meticulously crafted exploration of the pivotal 2016 presidential election, under the guidance of the accomplished Billy Ray.
Noted film editor Jeffrey Ford has just wrapped up his work on the highly anticipated blockbuster movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, bringing his expertise and artistic vision to the project under the guidance of acclaimed director Jon Watts.
