Head of Editorial Board Cathy Repola Steps Down

Head of Editorial Board Cathy Repola Steps Down

HomeNewsHead of Editorial Board Cathy Repola Steps Down

Cathy Repola is stepping down as national executive director of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.

Cathy Repola, Editor-in-Chief, Thinks There’s Still a Long Way to Go Before the Industry Can Safely Reopen – Up N…

She has held her current position since 2016 and her 32-year tenure with IATSE Local 700 ends at the end of January 2025, she announced Monday.

"Working for the Guild has been an extraordinarily rewarding career," Repola said in a statement Monday. "I have always had a deep commitment to the Guild and our mission and a deep affinity for our members. Now, I have reached a point in my life where I want to shift my priorities to my loved ones and friends."

Guild President Alan Heim will appoint a search committee to find a replacement for Repola. The final candidate must be approved by the Guild Board of Directors.

Tagged:
Head of Editorial Board Cathy Repola Steps Down.
Want to go more in-depth? Ask a question to learn more about the event.