Though he's cut celluloid for some of the best in the business, chances are many film lovers wouldn't even recognize the name Pietro Scalia in a lineup of Hollywood's best film editors. Born in Sicily in 1960, Scalia resided in Switzerland before heading to Los Angeles to continue his education. After receiving his M.F.A. in Film and Theater Arts from U.C.L.A. in 1985, Scalia began his career as an assistant editor to 'Oliver Stone .
Graduate of UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.
Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2004.
Two children: Julian and Maia.
(May 2003) Director of the film Mary Queen of Scots with Ridley Scott as producer.
