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Elena Maganini, Film Editor on ‘Dexter,’ ‘Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer,’ Dies at 70
Film and television editor Elena Maganini, who won an Emmy for editing the pilot of “Dexter”, has died aged 70. She died in Burbank on 21 October from complications of breast cancer; her work spanned acclaimed films and a range of television dramas.
Maganini’s first feature credit was John McNaughton’s 1986 film “Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer”, and she later edited several of his films, including “Wild Things”. Her television credits included “Madam Secretary”, “Good Behavior” and “Manifest”; she was also Emmy-nominated for the anthology “If These Walls Could Talk”. A memorial service is scheduled for 15 November in Beverly Hills.
In short
- Elena Maganini died aged 70 after complications from breast cancer.
- She won an Emmy for editing the “Dexter” pilot.
- Her credits included “Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer” and “Wild Things”.
Explained simply
Film editors shape how a story unfolds by selecting and arranging shots, performances and sound. Their work can set a film or programme’s pace and mood, even though they are less visible to audiences than actors or directors.
Elena Maganini worked in both films and television. Her early collaboration with director John McNaughton included the crime drama Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer, and she later edited the pilot of the television series Dexter.
Her credits across different genres show how editing connects the work of directors, performers and production teams. The Emmy recognition for Dexter and nomination for If These Walls Could Talk marked two parts of a career spanning film and television.