Art of the Frame

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! This week the gang explore the different ways DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and other’s are using AI to reshape film making. There’s some good news for California film makers with the announcement of the 2027 post production tax credits. Two special guests, Kasey Esser and Vanessa von Schwarz join the conversation to share their experiences with v...

This week Glenn is joined by John Axelrad. John has edited such excellent films as We Own the Night, Two Lovers, Crazy Heart, The Lost City of Z, Papillon, Ad Astra, Antebellum, Chevalier, and Spaceman. Now he has crafted the thrilling adventure, The End of Oak Street. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast,  check out their website for more . Want to see more interviews from G...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! The gang is back, refreshed from a summer break with lots to talk about: Hollywood’s hopeful rebound, post-production tech updates, acquisitions in both tech and media, the latest AI news, and of course, some very cool things for us post-production people to get excited about.  Show Notes Katie: https://www.dailyspecialstudios.com Michael: Harness...

This week Glenn Garland is joined by Laura Zempel. Laura's edited such exceptional projects as Euphoria, for which she was nominated for an Eddie and won the Primetime Emmy;  Lessons in Chemistry, Sirens and Beef, for which she won an Eddie and a Primetime Emmy in Season 1, and is once again nominated for an Emmy for Season 2. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast,  check...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! The gang wrapped up their fourth season with an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of the film and post-production industries, particularly in light of recent advancements in tech, software updates, and the economic challenges facing us all. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about!  Show notes: Television A...

This week Glenn Garland is joined by Dean Zimmerman to discuss his editing on Stranger Things, for which he was nominated once for an Eddie and three times for a Primetime Emmy, winning the Emmy once. Dean has also edited such projects as Jumper, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Secret of the Tomb. Date Night, Free Guy, The Adam Project, All the Light We Cannot See, Deadpool &am...

This week, Glenn is joined by James Seddon-Brown, who has edited Love Island UK, Britain's Got Talent, The Circle, Big Brother UK, and Traitors Season 3 for which he was nominated for the Eddie and won the Primetime Emmy. David Moon, who has edited Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Undercover Boss, Married at First Sight UK, Celebrity Race Across the World UK, for which he won the BAFTA...

This week Glenn Garland is joined by Chad Galster.  Chad has edited such excellent projects as Those Who Wish Me Dead, Mayor of Kingstown, Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Willie Nelson & Family, Lioness, and "Landman." Now he's helped craft one of the best drama series of the year, The Madison. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast,  check out their website for more...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! The gang have just returned from NAB and have lots of stories to share with us. They also discuss the latest updates from Davinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere, AVID’s partnership with Gemini, several key acquisitions and a whole lot more. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about!  Show notes: Sony Pictures Entertainment...

This week Glenn Garland is joined by Joel Negron. Joel's editing credits include Jump Street, The Nice Guys, Thor: Ragnar, Jungle Crews, Cocaine Bear, Transformers: Rise of The Beast, SuperFly, The Karate Kid and Sleepy Hollow. Now he has crafted the riveting film, Project Hail Mary.  Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast,  check out their website for more . CAPA: Californ...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! There’s been a lot going on for the gang to discuss. Open AI’s shock decision to discontinue Sora just weeks after Disney’s multi-billion-dollar investment, Apple’s recent acquisition of Motion VFX, the soaring prices and scarcity of SSD drives and much, much more. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about!  Show Notes...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Axel Geddes. Axel's impressive credits include being a second film editor on WALL-E, Toy Story 3, Turning Red, Finding Nemo, Lightyear and Elio. Axel was also lead editor on Finding Dory and Toy Story 4, for which he won the Eddie. Now he's brought his excellent skills to the heartwarming adventure Hoppers. Thanks again to ACE for p...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! This week, it’s Michael’s turn to have a break while Katie & Scott explore a range of pressing topics within the media and entertainment technology landscape. The episode opens with personal anecdotes about recent power outages and pet emergencies, before delving into the ongoing global challenges in technology supply chains, the Warner Bros T...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Andy Jurgensen.  Andy’s collaboration with Director Paul Thomas Anderson started on Inherent Vice as an assistant editor and continued with Phantom Thread as an associate editor. This led to his feature editing debut on Licorice Pizza, for which he was nominated for Critics Choice Award, a BAFTA and an Eddie. Now, for his editing work on On...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! This week, Katie Hinsen and Michael Kammes steer the ship while Scott navigates the extreme weather conditions in Tennessee. But of course, Michael and Katie keep the show going with the latest buzz in production, post-production, entertainment, tech, and beyond. They are also joined by Seth Hallen, founder of Hallstone Ventures and former preside...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Steven E. Rivkin. Steven’s credits include Robin Hood Men In Tights. The Hurricane, Ali and Swordfish. For his work on Pirates of the Caribbean and The Curse of the Black Pearl he won an Ace Eddie. He was also nominated for the two Pirate sequels, Dead Man's Chest and At World's End, and Avatar for which he was nominated for an Eddi...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast with Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen, and Michael Kammes. As 2025 comes to an end, the gang takes a look back at the year’s big events and looks forward to 2026. This topic sparks a lively conversation about the evolving media landscape, cutting-edge tech, and economic shifts that will reshape the entertainment and production industries. And as always,...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by writer, director and editor Chloé Zhao and her editor, Alffonso Gonçalves. Chloé has written, directed and edited all of her films, including Songs My Brothers Taught Me, The Rider,  Nomadland, for which she was nominated as an editor for the BAFTA, Eddie and Oscar. She won the Oscar for directing Eternals. Alffonso's credits include Mi...

In this special episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by his friends Mathew V. Colonna & Esther Sokolow to discuss their work on IT: Welcome to Derry. All three of them were editors on this series. Mathew’s other credits include Dexter, for which he was nominated for a primetime Emmy, Parenthood, Snowfall, Narcos & Lock,  Raising Dion, The Old Man, and Sugar. Esther credits includ...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Olivier Bugge Coutté .  Olivier, an editor based in Denmark is a graduate of the National Film and Television School where he studied alongside his longtime collaborator, Joachim Trier. While some of his other credits include Thelma, The Apprentice, The Promised Land, Beginners and Copenhagen Does Not Exist, Olivier has cut all of Trier&#39...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Pamela Martin. Pam has edited such excellent projects as Little Miss Sunshine, for which she was nominated for the Eddie, The Fighter, for which she was nominated for the Eddie and Oscar. Hitchcock, Free State of Jones, Seberg, King Richard, for which she was nominated for the Oscar and won the Eddie and Bob Marley: One Love. Now she's...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Myron Kerstein.  In addition to editing Wicked, for which he was nominated for an Oscar and won the Eddie, Myron has edited such fantastic projects as Garden State, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, Girls, Crazy Rich Asians, for which he was nominated for the Eddie Award, In The Heights, and tick, tick, Boom, for which he was co nomina...

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! This week, Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen, and Michael Kammes are diving into the latest buzz in the production, post-production, entertainment, tech, and beyond. The main topic of discussion is the shocking news of Light Iron’s closure, a well-known high-end post-production boutique recently acquired by Panavision. Is this just another unfortunate t...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Evan Schiff. Evan has edited such riveting projects as South Side With You, John Wick: Chapters 2 & 3, Birds of Prey, Nobody and, The Marvels.  Now he's crafted Guillermo del Toro's masterful film, Frankenstein, now playing on Netflix. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast,  check out their website for more...

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Michael P. Shawver an accomplished film editor known for his work on A Quiet Place 2, Abigail and his collaborations with director Ryan Coogler on projects including Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther and most recently, Sinners. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast,  check out their website for more . Want to see...