We easily get lost in the story of Emma and Dexter, feeling every breath and tear as if they were our own, when we watch a show like “One Day.” But it takes a lot of hearts and minds working behind the scenes to make these stories come to life. That heart belonged to Justin Eeley. Some people may be able to hear his passion and commitment in the whispers of the show’s last scenes if they pay close attention.
Who Was Justin Eely?
After editing “One Day,” Justin Eely was also a writer who made the pictures magical. During his more than 20-year career, he made an impact on famous shows like “The Crown” and “Killing Eve,” as well as on Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” and its dreamlike lanes. Starting as a young apprentice editing military broadcast material in Crouch End, London, he went on to become a visionary Senior Online Editor at Company 3.
Not only did he write “One Day,” but he also wrote other excellent songs. He loved making seamless visual effects that people often didn’t notice. That’s the beauty of good editing: it’s unnoticeable but changes everything.
Heartbeat Behind the Screen
Even though he lived in London with his wife and daughter, Justin wasn’t just talented. When he wasn’t working in the editing room, he was a tough triathlete who had won seven Ironman courses. Colleagues would talk about how he always had a smile on his face and how his easygoing personality made tough tasks seem like nothing.
It was as if a light went out when we heard that Justin had died in late 2023. What happened to him? Little by little, the facts are being whispered, as if saying them out loud would make them seem too real. However, the void his death left is obvious. On his desk, at the races, and in the minds of everyone who knew him.
He enjoyed working with other people and being creative in post-production. Here, watching “One Day,” each frame seems a little more special, a quiet tribute to a man who loved what he did. Legacy Lane will remember this man not only for his art, but also for the kindness and warmth he brought to every project.
What will happen now?
In what direction should we go next? How do we keep Justin’s memory alive? He may have made the seamless cuts and moments that take our breath away in the shows we watch. We could show him love and kindness every day by living our lives with the same fire and commitment.
Take a moment the next time you watch “One Day” or any other show that Justin affected. Consider him, the person who makes the magic happen. Remember that a part of his legacy goes on in every frame, speaking to us through the beauty of what he left behind.
