Why does iMovie crash when I try to import media?

Re: "Every time I try to import any media into iMovie, it crashes immediately.

Everything else works perfectly within iMovie.

..... the moment I even put the cursor on "import", it chucks a major wobbly,

and the spinning wheel of death appears. "

Am no expert in this area, yet your post to the community deserves some response.

Resource: iMovie User Guide for Mac - Apple Support has the "how to" info.

Eg: says:

Add media from your photo library in iMovie on Mac - Apple Support

• Import from iPhone or iPad
• Import from file-based cameras
• Import from tape-based cameras
• Record video into iMovie
• Import media from your Mac

If you don't receive a satisfactory answer from the community:

For info / support / contact options etc.

You may want to reach out to the iMovie Support Team through their website:

There is a "Get-Support - start now" link at the bottom of their website (link below):

iMovie - Official Apple Support

Hi,

Have you tried opening iMovie while holding down the Option and Command keys, and selecting to delete preferences in the box that appears. Sometimes that can cure issues like yours.

You might also try booting in Safe Mode and then rebooting in regular mode. That might clear out any conflicts that could be causing the issue.

-- Rich