Hollywood Editing Mentor

In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of music supervision with the extraordinary Liza Richardson ( Griselda, Barry, Reacher, Watchmen ). Renowned for her unparalleled ability to secure the seemingly unattainable, Liza takes us behind the scenes of her illustrious career, sharing insights into her role as a music supervisor that goes beyond crafting playlists. We explore the intricac...

Explore the realm of film and television editing with an emphasis on fostering seamless collaboration. Join seasoned panelists Maura Corey, ACE (GEN V), Brett Bachman (THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER), Sean Olson (CAMP HIDEOUT), and Eric Litman (One Piece) as they share their wealth of experience and insights. The discussion highlights essential tools and techniques, emphasizing robust communicatio...

In episode 52, I chat with Academy Award-nominated editor Christopher Tellefsen, ACE ( Moneyball, A Quiet Place, The Menu ). We talk about how Christopher edited the movie Nyad and the process to becoming a highly sought-after editor. We unravel the intricate process behind editing the compelling film Nyad . Christopher graciously shares insights into the behind-the-scenes work that brought Diana...

Annette Davey, ACE ( Pam & Tommy, The Estate, Maid ) shares her valuable insights on how having a great personality can be a game-changer for film and television editors looking to land exciting job opportunities and progress in their careers. Discover the subtle yet impactful ways a positive personality can make a difference in the cutting room. Annette's wealth of experience and experti...

In this special episode we have two incredible guests, Garret Donnelly and Geofrey Hildrew, ACE, who talk about their experience working on the Netflix limited series, Painkiller . They share the secrets behind bringing this gripping series to life and their close collaboration with director Peter Berg to establish its unique tone and style. But that’s not all. In this episode, you’ll also discove...

In this episode, you'll have the chance to meet Jorge, a former mentee of mine and the second person ever to join our program. Together, we embarked on a journey of private one-on-one mentoring sessions that ultimately led Jorge to transition from working in Spanish-language news to an exciting career in film & scripted television. You'll hear about Jorge's unique experience, th...

Join me for an illuminating episode featuring a panel of post-production experts. In this discussion, explore the art of balancing technical precision and creative flair across various projects. Meet the Panelists: Eric Marks: Supervising Sound Editor at Transported Audio John Rafanelli: Editor, Survival of the Thickest Alex Ivany: Editor, Ifine: Beauty Fady Jeanbart: Editor, Til Death Do Us Part...

In this episode I moderate a discussion with Emmy-nominated post-production professionals who have left their mark on acclaimed television shows. Meet the Panelists: Lehnah Glikson: Music Editor, Stranger Things Russell Griffin, ACE: Editor, How I Met Your Father Laura Zempel, ACE: Editor, Beef Nat Fuller: Editor, Beef Highlights from the Discussion: • Discover the diverse roles of our Emmy-nomina...

In Episode 46 we take a dive into the world of reality television editing. I'm joined by the Emmy-nominated editors of VANDERPUMP RULES who share their insights and experiences in shaping the show's captivating narrative. Learn about the editors' unique journeys that led them to VANDERPUMP RULES and get a behind-the-scenes look at their daily workflow in the edit bay. Explore their...

Venture into the world of documentary editing with the Emmy-nominated editors of Welcome to Wrexham.   Discover how fan culture inspired their work, their strategies for balancing emotion and energy, and the impact of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's involvement on the series. Explore the editors' favorite sequences and their role in the overarching story, as well as how editing amplif...

Hear all about the editing of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show from Emmy-nominated editors Stephanie Filo, ACE, Taylor Joy Mason, ACE, and Malinda Zehner Guerra, who take us through their journey of maintaining the show's authenticity and cultural resonance. They reveal the artistry behind preserving the distinct voice of A Black Lady Sketch Show through skillful editing techniques. Stepha...

Get ready for an enlightening episode as we start a new series called Meet The Mentee. This is where I interview a former mentee of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Program to share their stories and experiences of how they've been able to accomplish their goals in the post-production industry. In episode 43, I talk with Will Truesdell who was part of my first Break Into Scripted course. Will sha...

Academy Award-nominated editor Alex Rodríguez ( Mosul, Children of Men ) talks about his experience cutting adrenaline-pumping action sequences - including an amazing 21-minute "oner" - in the film, Extraction 2 ! Alex reveals his unique process and techniques for crafting breathtaking action scenes that have left audiences on the edge of their seats. From the challenges he faced to the...

In episode #41, we learn about the remarkable life journey of author and award-winning journalist, Humberto Gurmilan , a true embodiment of living with courage, facing adversity, and adapting to change. At the young age of 15, Humberto's life took a dramatic turn when a surfing accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Despite the immense challenges he faced, Humberto's indomitable...

Monica Salazar ( Honey Boy, As They Made Us ) talks about her experience co-editing Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths with Academy Award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu.   We also discuss ways to deal with burnout and how to overcome imposter syndrome - and what makes a good taco 🌮 Key takeaways include: Monica's path to collaborating with director Alejandro Gonzalez...

I’m talking to Yvette Amirian, ACE on episode 39 and Yvette has built a successful editing career by transitioning seamlessly between scripted and documentary content for the better part of two decades. We get to hear about her experience cutting her most recent project The Integrity of Joseph Chambers , a new scripted feature directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Robert Machoian. We also dis...

I’m talking to award-winning editor James Wilcox, ACE on episode 38 and he talks about his career journey from starting in news in Atlanta to now being Ron Howard’s editor, having cut Hillbilly Elegy   for the Oscar-winning director and most recently Thirteen Lives which we are gonna hear all about the editing of that film today.  He’ll also share advice for anyone that is looking to make their wa...

Emmy-winning editor Aaron Butler, ACE talks about transitioning from documentaries to film & scripted television editing, finding emotion in performances, how to become a better storyteller, and shares his experience editing the hit HBO series, Euphoria. Watch the video version of this episode on the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube Channel! Other key takeaways from this episode include: How A...

Timothy Good, ACE is an editor know for THE LAST OF US, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, FRINGE, and GOSSIP GIRL. Key takeaways from Episode 36 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast : Timothy's journey to editing high-profile television shows How Timothy got the job on THE LAST OF US Being open and ready for new career opportunities What makes a good mentor Being vulnerable as an editor The importance...

An all new season of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast premieres Tuesday February 14th with The Last of Us editor Timothy Good, ACE! The podcast now comes with a complete video experience on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE to the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube channel  so you never miss a new episode! Check out our free content and other resources! >>> SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple...

Doing something a little different on episode 35 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast. Gonna be talking all about health & wellness, something that I’m truly interested in and get excited about.  It’s a topic that I hadn’t touched upon in a while and something that I wanted to do again on this show, but was just waiting to meet the right person to do it with.  And that person happens to be...

Joanna Naugle and Adam Epstein, ACE talk about their experience editing the hit FX series The Bear and share advice on making the transition from working on unscripted to scripted content. CLICK HERE to join the Hollywood Editing Mentor community! SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by Jesusdapnk Facebook...

My guest on episode 33 is Emmy-winning editor Vikash “Viks” Patel – who was one of the editors on the hit Netflix series Ozark, which recently concluded its four-season run . Viks was with the show since its inception and was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode “Fire Pink” from season 3. He shares how the series was shaped in the cutting room and gives us a look at his approach to ed...

Learn all about the wonderful world of animation editing from Felipe Salazar ( Big Mouth, Human Resources ) and how you can land a job on an animated series. Felipe and I also discuss the following: Felipe’s break into animation editing How dialogue editing sparked his interest in animation Animation editing being a highly technical job The career path of an animation editor The similarities and d...

Eddie Hamilton, ACE  became interested in filmmaking at age 8 and started working in post-production at age 17. He is one of the most dedicated, hard-working, and talented editors working in Hollywood today and joins me on this episode to talk about his experience cutting Top Gun: Maverick . After 23 years in the industry, Eddie has cut over 20 feature films including the next chapters of the Miss...