Maryann Brandon is an American film editor. She is represented by United Talent Agency.Brandon earned an Emmy Award nomination for her editing work on the popular television series Alias, created by J. J. Abrams, and has since edited all of Abrams' films. Brandon was also an associate producer on Alias during its final season.In May of 2013, Brandon was confirmed to be working, once again with Abrams, on the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, due out in 2015.