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EDITOR - DOC CROTZER, ACE ROAD HOUSE editor Doc Crotzer ACE got his first real studio feature film experience cutting Doug Liman's Sci-Fi/Fantasy film, CHAOS WALKING (2021). Three years later Doug would tap Doc once again to take the film fight game to another level for Liman's latest entry in the action genre. Directed by Doug Liman and produced by Joel Silver, this remake of the 1989 cult classic sees ex-UFC fighter Dalton take a job as a cooler at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. * * * DOC CROTZER, ACE A filmmaking Swiss Army knife, Doc has directed, produced, and edited studio feature films, award winning television series, and immersive documentaries. He draws from his wide-ranging experience in production and postproduction to tell cinematic stories that remain grounded in human emotion, regardless of the medium. His encyclopedic knowledge of editing allows him to shoot efficiently and creatively, while inspiring confidence from collaborators on both sides of the camera. His favorite part of filmmaking is collaborating with actors and crew to create something in which the sum is truly greater than any of its parts. Doc’s instincts and work ethic are trusted at the highest levels, often quietly working as a “fixer” on studio films and TV shows that need fresh eyes to reach their fullest potentials. A musician himself, Doc has edited over 100 music videos and excels at bringing stories to life that incorporate music and visual effects. Doc was nominated for an Emmy® for his work directing a web series and nominated for ACE and HPA awards for his work on the TV show Glee. He is a proud member of the Director's Guild of America, American Cinema Editors, and the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences. EDITING ROAD HOUSE In our discussion with Road House editor Doc Crotzer ACE, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs See the Rough Cut come to life over at the Frame.io blog See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Hear Doc discuss his work on CHAOS WALKING and SHOTGUN WEDDING https://theroughcutpod.com/shotgun-wedding/ Listen to director Doug Liman share his thoughts on filmmaking Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - INBAL B. LESSNER ACE AND BEN KAPLAN STORMY editors Inbal B. Lessner, ACE and Ben Kaplan each brought their considerable experience in unscripted storytelling to this timely and unique perspective of a woman who dominated the headlines throughout and following the presidency of Donald Trump. Directed and produced by Sarah Gibson, STORMY follows Stormy Daniels as she navigates being a mother, artist, and advocate working hard to reinvent herself following the Stormy Daniels–Donald Trump scandal. Judd Apatow serves as an executive producer under his Apatow Productions banner. INBAL B. LESSNER, ACE Inbal B. Lessner, ACE is an Emmy-nominated and Eddie-winning producer and editor. Prior to her work on STORMY, Inbal was most well-known for such true crime hits as Starz' Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult (2020) and Netflix's Escaping Twin Flames (2023), both of which she co-created alongside her filmmaking partner Cecilia Peck. As executive producer, showrunner, and editor, Inbal steered both shows towards nominations for Best Edited Documentary (Non-Theatrical) at the ACE Eddie Awards, nabbing a win for the latter. She was previously Eddie-nominated for her work on the "Can We All Get Along" episode of CNN's The Nineties (2017). Inbal has worked in the cutting rooms of directors such as Davis Guggenheim, Nancy Schwartzman, R.J. Cutler, Kelly Duane, Tricia Regan, Jeremy Simmons, and Tracy Droz Tragos, as well as Natalie Portman's feature directorial debut. A member of the AFI Conservatory faculty, she has also been a Visiting Professor of Film Editing at UNCSA Film School and is a mentor in the Karen Schmeer Diversity in the Edit Room Program. BEN KAPLAN A multi-award nominated documentary editor with over a decade of experience in the edit suite, Ben has worked on projects for , , , and When he's not cutting docs, he's usually cutting up ingredients in the kitchen, perfecting his favorite dishes. EDITING STORMY In our discussion with STORMY editors Inbal B. Lessner, ACE and Ben Kaplan, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Watch the ACE Invisible Art - Visible Artists Panel Hear editor Inbal B. Lessner ACE discuss cutting SEDUCED: INSIDE THE NXIVM CULT Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - MAGS ARNOLD, BRENNA RANGOTT AND MATT CHESSÉ ACE TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY editors Mags, Brenna and Matt had never worked together prior to uniting under showrunner Issa López for the fourth season of the HBO MAX anthology series, but you wouldn't know it from talking to them. The camaraderie between the three and the fun they have is in stark contrast to the dark and dangerous tone of their hit show. TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY is set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska and follows the investigation behind the mysterious disappearance, and even more mysterious discovery, of eight men from a research station. Leading the investigation are two law enforcement officers who share a troubled past, Detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis). MATT "CHALKY" CHESSÉ, ACE Editor Matt Chessé, ACE often finds himself cutting with frequent collaborator, director Marc Forster. The pair have been working together since 2000 and have joined forces on such films as; MONSTER'S BALL (2001), FINDING NEVERLAND (2004), THE KITE RUNNER (2007), QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008) and CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (2018). Matt also cut TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY star, Jodie Foster's film MONEY MONSTER (2016). MAGS ARNOLD Mags Arnold entered the film industry in 1993 as a trainee sound editor, crossing over to picture editing as second assistant editor in 1994. She was promoted to first assistant editor in 1995, working on films such as HIGH FIDELITY (2000) and CAPTAIN CORELLI’S MANDOLIN (2001), both under celebrated editor Mick Audsley. Following her work as an assistant, Mags has cut shows such as WITCHER (2023) and BIG LITTLE LIES (2019). BRENNA RANGOTT Brenna is the lone editor on "Night Country" who has past experience with showrunner Issa López, working on the series BRITTANIA (2019) together. Despite her cheerful demeanor, Bren could often be found in the cutting rooms of horror genre projects like STARVE ACRE (2023), FATHER OF FLIES (2021) and HOST (2020). EDITING TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY In our discussion with TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY editors Mags Arnold, Brenna Rangott and Matt Chessé, ACE, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - TIA NOLAN ACE AND KIM BORITZ ANYONE BUT YOU editors Tia Nolan, ACE and Kim Boritz reunite and meet cute once again for a film that has been an absolute box office smash. In an era where prevailing "wisdom" says that you can't get audiences out to the theaters for a romantic comedy, Tia and Kim's little 25M film has racked up over 200M worldwide! Loosely based on Shakespeare's ANYONE BUT YOU was directed by Will Gluck, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ilana Wolpert. The film stars Glen Powell as Ben and Sydney Sweeney as Bea. Despite having an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly turns sour. When they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, the pair pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances. TIA NOLAN, ACE A seasoned editor in the world of comedies, Tia Nolan has cut such films as FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS (2011), HOW TO BE SINGLE (2016), I FEEL PRETTY (2018) and THUNDERFORCE (2021). Tia's storytelling skills can also be found in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; as an editor on DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (2021) and an additional editor on AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (2019) and AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2022). KIM BORITZ Prior to editing alongside Tia on ANYONE BUT YOU (2023) and THUNDERFORCE (2021), Kim sharpened her skills as an assistant on CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019), THE MEG (2018) and ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016). EDITING ANYONE BUT YOU In our discussion with ANYONE BUT YOU editors Tia Nolan, ACE and Kim Boritz, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - LEE SMITH ACE AND TOM HARRISON-READ Although ARGYLLE editors Lee Smith ACE and Tom Harrison-Read have never worked together before, they do have a mutual connection in the Matthew Vaughn universe. It was Eddie Hamilton ACE, Smith's co-editor on Vaughn's X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2011) who recommended that Tom, his former assistant on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (2015), join the cutting crew for ARGYLLE. Alongside editor Col Goudie, Smith and Harrison-Read collaborated to realize Vaughn's vision for an action-comedy where the quips come as fast as the cuts. LEE SMITH, ACE Known for his work with directors such as Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendes and Peter Weir, Australia-native Lee Smith won an Oscar® and an ACE Eddie award for his work on Nolan's DUNKIRK (2018). Smith also received Oscar® nominations for his work on MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2004) and THE DARK KNIGHT (2009). TOM HARRISON-READ Prior to his work on ARGYLLE, Tom also edited such features as TOMB RAIDER (2018), IN DARKNESS (2018) and CHILDREN OF THE CORN (2020). In addition to his work as an editor, Tom has worked as an assistant in the cutting rooms of such notable editors as Anne V. Coates, Kevin Tent ACE, Conrad Buff ACE, Eddie Hamilton ACE, Pietro Scalia ACE, Paul Machliss ACE, Chris Rouse ACE, Rick Pearson ACE and Matt Chessé ACE. EDITING ARGYLLE In our discussion with ARGYLLE editors Lee Smith, ACE and Tom Harrison-Read, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - LAURENT SÉNÉCHAL ANATOMY OF A FALL editor Laurent Senechal has been working as an editor since the early 2000s and is well known for his collaborations with Oscar® nominees Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, collaborating with Justine four times (three narrative features, one documentary) and Harari five times (two narrative features including Onoda, 10,000 Nights in the Jungle, opening Un Certain Regard in Cannes 2021, and three shorts) over the course of his career. For this latest film, Laurent had the pleasure of working with both Triet and Harari, with Justine as director and Arthur as co-writer. ANATOMY OF A FALL tells the story of a celebrated writer who is put on trial when her husband falls to his death from their secluded chalet. What starts as a murder investigation soon becomes a gripping journey into the depths of a destructive marriage. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, where it won the Palme d’Or. Anatomy of a Fall also received Oscar® nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Original Screenplay, and won two Golden Globes for Best Non-English Language – Motion Picture and Best Screenplay. LAURENT SÉNÉCHAL After spending his entire school career in Africa (Congo, Chad, Benin), Laurent studied cinema at the University of Paris 8, where he met director Arthur Harari. In addition to his Academy Award® for Best Film Editing nomination, he has been nominated for the BAFTA Award and the ACE Eddie for Best Editing, won the European Film Award for Best Editor, and won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Editing. His other notable work includes Claire Burger’s comedy-drama film Real Love, which won Best Film in the Venice Days section at the 75th Venice International Film Festival in 2019, and Berni Goldblat’s drama film Wallay, which won the European Film Academy’s Young Audience Award in 2018. EDITING ANATOMY OF A FALL In our discussion with ANATOMY OF A FALL editor Laurent Sénéchal, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - JOAQUIN ELIZONDO AND CHRIS CAVANAGH The GRISELDA editing team of Joaquin Elizondo and Chris Cavanagh didn't have an easy time finding work when they first made their way to Hollywood, but through a mentor/mentee relationship built on a foundation of trust, they would eventually join forces on another drug war-themed Netflix show, NARCOS: MEXICO. That NARCOS crew would go on to form the foundation of the team behind GRISELDA. GRISELDA is directed by Andrés Baiz, produced by Eric Newman and Sofía Vergara, and written by Doug Miro and Ingrid Escajeda. It stars Vergara as Griselda Blanco, a notorious Colombian drug lord. The story follows her rise in the Miami drug scene and her pursuit of power and wealth. JOAQUIN ELIZONDO Joaquin Elizondo has over 20 years of experience as an editor. He currently works in the world of scripted television shows in Hollywood. His most recent editing credits prior to Griselda include Narcos: Mexico (Netflix), The Hot Zone: Anthrax (NatGeo) and Dark Winds (AMC). Before arriving in Los Angeles, Joaquin worked in unscripted television for several years in New York City. There he edited content for HBO Sports, NBC, Telemundo, and was the lead editor on Bravo’s late-night talk show Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Joaquin majored in Film & Video Studies at the University of Michigan. He grew up in the San Diego-Tijuana border region where he began his career cutting a wide range of projects. They include news, promos, commercials, and documentaries. CHRIS CAVANAGH In the last few years, Chris has been pursuing his passion for editing scripted stories. Prior to his work on Griselda, Chris recently served as an editor on NARCOS: MEXICO Season 3 for NETFLIX. Before that, he was editing as an assistant editor and mentored by top-shelf editors on COBRA KAI for NETFLIX, STAR TREK for PARAMOUNT+, and DARK WINDS for AMC. Before moving to LA to work in scripted entertainment, Chris edited dozens of unscripted TV shows, documentaries, and indie films in NYC. When he's not in a cutting room, Chris is playing with his two kids, cooking dinner with his wife, or attempting to complete one of the 7,942 daily tasks required to exist as both a professional and a parent in the 21st century. EDITING GRISELDA In our discussion with the GRISELDAediting team, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Read the Rough Cut multimedia blog at Frame.io See what's new with Avid Media Composer Get FREE STUFF from Joaquin's Hollywood Editing Mentor program Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - GREG O'BRYANT MR. AND MRS. SMITH editor, Greg O'Bryant was not just joining the biggest project of his career with this new Amazon series, but he would also be the "new guy" on a well-oiled machine of storytellers from the tv series, ATLANTA. Taking the chance really paid off for Greg. Not only did he get to try his hand at action, but he got to have his name in the credits twice (Greg also co-produced)! Turning the premise of the 2005 feature film inside out, here John and Jane are two strangers-turned-partners who carry out their spy-like duties under the cover of being married software engineers. Taking their orders from an unseen task master they call "HiHi", the two learn the ropes of being "Smiths" while learning to love, and somewhat trust, one another. GREG O'BRYANT Prior to working on MR. AND MRS. SMITH, Greg first began his partnership with writer/director Scott Z. Burns on the latter's political drama, THE REPORT (2019). Greg would also edit an episode of the series, THE LOUDEST VOICE (2019) that Burns helmed. Most recently, the two collaborated on the Apple TV+ series, EXTRAPOLATIONS (2023). In addition to his work with Scott Z. Burns, Greg is also a frequent collaborator with show runner, Nick Antosca. Their partnership first began on CHANNEL ZERO a SyFy Channel anthology series based on the popular Internet "Creepypastas" and . Subsequent projects with Antosca would include Hulu's original series, THE ACT, as well as the Netflix series, BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR. Greg also edited the tv series, THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE, adapted from the film by Steven Soderbergh. EDITING MR. AND MRS. SMITH In our discussion with MR. AND MRS. SMITH editor, Greg O'Bryant, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs View the "augmented reality" version of The Rough Cut at Frame.IO https://blog.frame.io/theroughcut Check out the free trial of Media Composer | Ultimate Hear Greg discuss his work on the Netflix series, BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR Listen to Greg detail his experience cutting the Apple TV+ series, EXTRAPOLATIONS Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
TOM COSTANTINO ACE, BLAIR CLARK, ALLIE MITCHELL AND JUSTIN ULRICH Most of the VFX and editing team from Seth MacFarlane's Peacock original series TED should have known what they were in for when they signed on for the show. Editor and assistant editor Tom Costantino ACE and Justin Ulrich had already been across the universe with MacFarlane for his cult sci-fi favorite, THE ORVILLE. And VFX and puppeteering vet Blair Clark was the guy behind the bear for the TED feature films, as well as VFX Super for Seth's A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST (2014). Newcomer Allie Mitchell was not only taking her first tour of duty with Seth, but she was also learning VXF and puppeteering on the job, relying on her background in dance and theater. Together, the four brought a feature-level quality to Ted's reintroduction on the small screen. Set in 1993, in between the opening sequence in the feature film, TED (2012), the series depicts the early life of a sentient teddy bear toy named Ted, as he lives with John Bennett and his family in Framingham, Massachusetts. In addition to John and Ted, the Bennett household includes John's father Matty, his mother Susan, and his cousin, Blaire, who is living with them while attending a college nearby. Ted is soon forced to attend school with John, getting him bullied and in all sorts of trouble. TOM COSTANTINO ACE Editor Tom Costantino is known for his work on; 48 HOURS (2004-15), SCARRED (2007), CSI: MIAMI (2010-12), AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR (2014-15), 9-1-1 (2018-19) and THE ORVILLE (2017-22). BLAIR CLARK VFX Supervisor and puppeteer, Blair Clark is known for his work on Seth MacFarlane's feature films, as well as HELLBOY (2004), THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (2008) and CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (2021). ALLIE MITCHELL Allie Mitchell is a singer/actor/dancer/silk aerialist/writer/yogi/vegan/brunette/dog-loving native of Austin, TX. Prior to plying her significant performance background in the world of VFX and puppeteering, Allie earned a BFA in Contemporary Musical Theatre and Film. JUSTIN ULRICH Aside from being the "secret VFX weapon" in the cutting room, Justin's assistant editing duties can be seen on HOUSE OF CARDS (2018), NOS4A2: GHOST (2019) and THE ORVILLE (2022). EDITING TED In our discussion with the VFX and editing team from the series Ted, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs See The Rough Cut come to life on the Frame.io blog See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - MICHELLE TESORO, ACE MAESTRO editor Michelle Tesoro is no stranger to cutting movies directed by actors. In fact, it was while she was working with actor Sean Penn on his film FLAG DAY, that Penn turned to Michelle and told her that he just texted friend Bradley Cooper that she was a "goddess in the cutting room". Clearly that pitch worked as Cooper entrusted Michelle with the editorial duties for his much-anticipated biopic. MAESTRO chronicles the fearless love story and complicated lifelong relationship between music legend Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. MICHELLE TESORO, ACE Michelle Tesoro's most notable works include Netflix's Emmy-winning limited series THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT (2020), directed by Academy Award-nominated Scott Frank, for which she won the 2021 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Tesoro's versatile slate also includes Ava Duvernay’s WHEN THEY SEE US (2019), Sean Penn's FLAG DAY (2021), Focus Features' biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ON THE BASIS OF SEX (2018), and Netflix's Emmy-nominated series by Scott Frank, GODLESS (2017). Tesoro was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Whitney M. Young High School, studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Michelle currently resides in Los Angeles, California and is an active member of the AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS (ACE). She is Co-Chair of ACE’s International Relations Committee for which she co-founded ACE’s International Partnership Program. She also sits on the 2023-2025 Board of TEMPO, a federation of international film editors associations. EDITING MAESTRO In our discussion with MAESTRO editor Michelle Tesoro, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Hear Michelle talk about her work on the Netflix hit series, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT https://theroughcutpod.com/the-queens-gambit/ Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - JON POLL THE COLOR PURPLE editor Jon Poll was sure they had the wrong guy when his agent told him they were interested in having him come aboard as the editor. He even joked they should probably call WHIPLASH and LA LA LAND editor, Tom Cross ACE. While musicals were not necessarily a big part of Jon's background coming into the project, no one who sees THE COLOR PURPLE would ever question his prowess for interweaving a powerful narrative with incredible music. THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of love and resilience, based on the novel and the Broadway musical of the same name. It is a decades-spanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life, including an abusive husband. With support from a sultry singer named Shug Avery, as well as her stand-her-ground stepdaughter, Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood. JON POLL Jon has cut a wide array of films, from such acclaimed features as Bombshell, The Greatest Showman and 2022’s Father of the Bride, to box office hits like Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Goldmember, Meet the Parents and its sequel, and Scary Movie 3. Poll made his feature directorial debut with the comedy drama Charlie Bartlett. Poll and director Jay Roach are frequent collaborators on many projects. In addition to the Austin Powers sequels, Poll co-produced, edited and directed second unit on Meet the Fockers, executive produced and edited The Campaign, executive produced, edited and directed the title sequence for Dinner for Schmucks, and edited Mystery, Alaska. Poll also executive produced Judd Apatow’s The 40-Year-Old Virgin. His editing credits include the films Forever Young and Death to Smoochy. Poll directed, edited and co-produced on the HBO series The Brink as well. A graduate of USC’s Cinema school with a degree in film production, Poll resides in Los Angeles with Julia, his charming and lovely wife of 400 years. EDITING THE COLOR PURPLE In our discussion with THE COLOR PURPLE editor Jon Poll, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the Frame.io blog for an enhanced transcription of The Rough Cut. Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - HILDA RASULA, ACE When AMERICAN FICTION editor Hilda Rasula ACE first got the script from her agent, the director attached to it seemed more than a little familiar. It turns out that Cord Jefferson, Hilda's casual acquaintance from the backyard barbecue circuit, would be helming his first feature. Together the pair would create a movie that's one-part social satire, one-part family dramedy and wholly entertaining. AMERICAN FICTION follows frustrated novelist-professor, Thelonius "Monk" Ellison (Jeffrey Wright), who's fed up with an establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain. HILDA RASULA, ACE When she's not helping first-time directors launch their promising careers, editor Hilda Rasula is cutting films like VENGEANCE (2022) and MOVING ON (2022), as well as tv series such as OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (2022), SMILF (2019) and TRANSPARENT (2014-17). EDITING AMERICAN FICTION In our discussion with AMERICAN FICTION editor Hilda Rasula, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - YORGOS MAVROPSARIDIS POOR THINGS editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis was already an established editor when he first started collaborating with a young director named Yorgos Lanthimos. At that point Lanthimos was only known for doing commercials, but by their third feature together, 2009's DOGTOOTH, the pair began to be recognized as a formidable storytelling team. Over a decade later, they would finally take on what Yorgos Mavropsaridis considers their first true studio film, Searchlight Pictures' POOR THINGS. POOR THINGS tells the story of a young woman, Bella Baxter, who was brought back to life by her guardian, the scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Initially naïve, Bella was eager to learn about the world around her, albeit under Baxter's protection. Wanting to see more, she ran off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, and traveled across continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella demanded equality and liberation. YORGOS MAVROPSARIDIS Yorgos Mavropsaridis is most known for his work with POOR THINGS director, Yorgos Lanthimos, including Dogtooth (2009), The Lobster (2015) and The Favourite (2018), for which Yorgos received an Oscar nomination and an ACE Eddie award. EDITING POOR THINGS In our discussion with POOR THINGS editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - SAM RESTIVO NAPOLEON editor Sam Restivo credits the dutiful mentoring of editor Claire Simpson ACE for how he found himself co-chairing the editorial duties for Ridley Scott's latest film. Sam first worked with Claire as her assistant editor on the tv series RAISED BY WOLVES (2020). From there, Claire brought Sam as her assistant to his first Ridley Scott feature, THE LAST DUEL (2021). He would assist Claire one more time for Scott's HOUSE OF GUCCI (2021) before getting the promotion for NAPOLEON. Ridley Scott's NAPOLEON is a look at the military commander's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. SAM RESTIVO Aside from his work with Claire Simpson and Ridley Scott, Sam has worked as an assistant editor on TV series like THE WALKING DEAD (2014) and BETTER CALL SAUL (2015) as well as being an additional editor for features such as THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (2017) and ROBIN HOOD (2018). EDITING NAPOLEON In our discussion with NAPOLEON editor Sam Restivo, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - MARK YOSHIKAWA, ACE Mark Yoshikawa, ACE made his return to the HUNGER GAMES universe after an eight-year break to cut the prequel, THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES. Mark's first experience cutting on the franchise, and for director Francis Lawrence, was on the two-part MOCKINGJAY films. THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE editor Alan E. Bell ACE reached out to his old friend Mark to enlist his help with the increased workload of the two-part conclusion the Katniss Everdeen storyline. The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is the fifth film in the Hunger Games franchise and is set sixty-four years before the events of the first film. It explores the events that eventually lead a young Coriolanus Snow down the path to becoming the tyrannical leader of Panem. With the tenth annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow becomes alarmed when he's assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird from District 12. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and political savvy, they race against time to ultimately reveal who's a songbird and who's a snake. MARK YOSHIKAWA ACE Aside from his work with director Francis Lawrence on the Hunger Games franchise, the two also collaborated on the feature SLUMBERLAND (2022) as well as episodes of the TV series SEE (2019). Mark has also cut several films for director Terrence Malick, including: THE NEW WORLD (2005), THE TREE OF LIFE (2011), TO THE WONDER (2012) and KNIGHT OF CUPS (2018). Mark has also worked on TV series such as SUCCESSION (2018) and WESTWORLD (2016). EDITING THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES In our discussion with "HUNGER GAMES" editor Mark Yoshikawa ACE, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Get someone you love jewelry from Hunger Games editor turned silversmith, Alan E. Bell. Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - TOM EAGLES ACE NEXT GOAL WINS editor Tom Eagles ACE first made a name for himself with his ACE Eddie-winning work on JOJO RABBIT (2019). That film would also get Tom an Oscar® nomination for Best Film Editing. With NEXT GOAL WINS, Eagles once again is found in the cutting room of a Taika Waititi film. Tom joined editors Nat Sanders ACE, Nick Monsour and Yana Gorskaya ACE for the "sports comedy with a heart". Based on the 2014 documentary of the same name by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison, NEXT GOAL WINS is about Dutch American coach, Thomas Rongen's efforts to lead the American Samoa national football team, considered one of the weakest football teams in the world, to qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The storyline also includes fa'afafine player Jaiyah Saelua, who was the first transgender player ever to compete in a World Cup game. TOM EAGLES ACE Back in his home country of New Zealand, Tom Eagles built his career on a foundation of work with director Taika Waititi; including films such as WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (2014), HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016), the TV series WELLINGTON PARANORMAL (2018) and their critically acclaimed film, JOJO RABBIT (2019). Looking to expand his career and broaden the scope of the work he could choose from, Tom moved his family from New Zealand to Los Angeles. Aside from his work with Waititi, Eagles has also worked with director Jeymes "The Bullitts" Samuel on his first feature, THEY HARDER THEY FALL (2022), and their upcoming effort, THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (2024). EDITING NEXT GOAL WINS In our discussion with NEXT GOAL WINS editor Tom Eagles, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Keep an eye on Holiday season "Special Offers" for Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - THELMA SCHOONMAKER, ACE KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON editor Thelma Schoonmaker ACE has literally had a front row seat to some of the most celebrated films of the past four decades, working as director Martin Scorsese's editor and filmmaking partner. The pair reunite once again for KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro, two mainstays of Scorsese's acting troupe, as well as Lily Gladstone, who delivers a breakout performance as Mollie Kyle. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON was directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay he co-wrote with Eric Roth, based on the 2017 non-fiction book of the same name by David Grann. Set in 1920's Oklahoma, it focuses on a series of murders of Osage members and relations in the Osage Nation after oil was being produced on tribal land. Tribal members had retained mineral rights on their reservation, and whites sought to gain their wealth. THELMA SCHOONMAKER ACE Thelma Schoonmaker is a three-time Academy Award winner, having worked for more than 40 years alongside filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Schoonmaker has been honored with Oscars, most recently in 2007 for her work on Scorsese’s “The Departed,” and in 2004 for his film “The Aviator.” In 1981, she won both the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for editing Scorsese’s “Raging Bull.” Subsequently, she worked on all of Scorsese’s features: “The King of Comedy,” “After Hours,” “The Color of Money,” “The Last Temptation of Christ,” the “Life Lessons” segment from “New York Stories,” “Goodfellas” (which earned her another BAFTA Award, as well as an Oscar nomination), “Cape Fear,” “The Age of Innocence,” “Casino,” “Kundun,” “Bringing Out the Dead,” “Gangs of New York” (for which she received the ACE Eddie Award and was nominated for an Academy Award), “Shutter Island,” “Hugo” (for which she received another Oscar nomination), “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Silence.” In addition to her film editing, Schoonmaker works tirelessly to promote the films and writings of her late husband, the director Michael Powell, among them “The Red Shoes,” “Black Narcissus,” “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp,” “I Know Where I’m Going,” “A Matter of Life and Death,” “Tales of Hoffmann,” and “Peeping Tom.” EDITING KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON In our discussion with KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON editor Thelma Schoonmaker ACE, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
DIRECTOR - ALEXANDER PAYNE AND EDITOR - KEVIN TENT ACE Longtime friends and collaborators, Alexander Payne and Kevin Tent, reunite once more for their eighth feature film, THE HOLDOVERS! THE HOLDOVERS tells the tale of Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti), a curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school who remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and also with the school's head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War. ALEXANDER PAYNE Director, producer and screenwriter Alexander Payne attended Stanford University, where he majored in Spanish and History. He then went on to study film at UCLA Film School. His university thesis film was screened at the Sundance film festival, which led to him being backed by Miramax to write and direct CITIZEN RUTH (1996). KEVIN TENT ACE Editor Kevin Tent has the distinction of having edited all of Payne's feature films (as well as a TV pilot); including films such as CITIZEN RUTH (1996), ELECTION (1999), SIDEWAYS (2004) and THE DESCENDANTS (2011) for which Tent received an Oscar nomination. Kevin is currently serving as president of the American Cinema Editors. MAKING THE HOLDOVERS In our discussion with Alexander Payne and Kevin Tent ACE from THE HOLDOVERS, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer of your very own Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS – DANA E. GLAUBERMAN ACE, JAMES D. WILCOX ACE AND ROSANNE TAN ACE AHSOKA editors Dana E. Glauberman ACE, James D. Wilcox ACE and Rosanne Tan ACE worked together for the very first time to help bring to life the story of Anakin Skywalker's former apprentice. Although none of the three describe themselves as experts on the Star Wars universe, it's their gifts as storytellers that led Dave Filoni to trust them with his latest entry in the saga. Set after the fall of the Empire, AHSOKA follows the former Jedi knight, Ahsoka Tano, as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. DANA E. GLAUBERMAN ACE When she's not lending her editorial talents to the Star Wars universe, Dana is cutting films like GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE, CREED II, UP IN THE AIR and JUNO. AHSOKA marks Dana's third tour of duty for Lucasfilm, having been part of the editorial crew for THE MANDALORIAN - S1 and THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. JAMES D. WILCOX ACE A frequent collaborator with director Ron Howard, James cut Howard's adaptation of the book HILLBILLY ELEGY as well as his documentary THIRTEEN LIVES. Unlike most feature editors who started their journey in post as an assistant, James actually started out as a full-time editor working in news and sports. This is James' third appearance on The Rough Cut. ROSANNE TAN ACE Like Dana, Rosanne Tan ACE makes her 4th appearance on The Rough Cut! Prior to AHSOKA, Rosanne was making her mark with another Disney studio, cutting Marvel's HAWKEYE and THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Before her tour of duty with Disney, Rosanne was editing tv shows that featured action, intrigue and high drama; notably MR. ROBOT and HOMECOMING. EDITING AHSOKA In our discussion with the AHSOKA editors, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Editor Dana E. Glauberman ACE on cutting Ghostbusters: Afterlife and The Book of Boba Fett Hear James D. Wilcox ACE talk about cutting Hillbilly Elegy and Thirteen Lives Rosanne Tan ACE on editing Homecoming, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Hawkeye Listen to parts one and two from the Season One interview with Dana and The Mandalorian editors Check out the Season Two interview with the editors from The Mandalorian See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room! Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - VARUN VISWANATH ACE AND PATRICK TUCK The RESERVATION DOGS editing team of Varun Viswanath ACE and Patrick Tuck have spent the last two of the show's three seasons, working together to close the loop on multiple, multi-generational stories. Considering that the focus was just on the four teens when Varun started the journey with the Season One pilot, this was no small feat. There was no roadmap as to how their lives and their stories would interconnect with the generations of "Rez Dogs" that came before. RESERVATION DOGS follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. To succeed, they will have to save enough money, outmaneuver the methheads at the junkyard on the edge of town and survive a turf war against a much tougher rival gang. VARUN VISWANATH ACE Varun is a Film & TV Editor based in Los Angeles, CA. He is a member of the American Cinema Editors and the Motion Pictures Editors Guild, and has an MFA in Film Editing from The American Film Institute Conservatory. His work on was nominated for Best Edited Comedy Series at the 2021 ACE Eddie awards. PATRICK TUCK Patrick Tuck is a versatile editor who most recently edited FX’s and for Netflix. Getting his start in the commercial and documentary world, Patrick prides himself on his talent for balancing genres and styles to create unique tones and rhythms, as well as his ability to find solutions for the toughest creative puzzles. EDITING RESERVATION DOGS In our discussion with the RESERVATION DOGSediting team, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Hear Varun Viswanath ACE discuss editing the series BLINDSPOTTING Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - SCOTT MORRIS THE CREATOR editor Scott Morris not only already had experience in the sci-fi genre, having worked on AD ASTRA (2019), but also experience working with co-editor Hank Corwin ACE. Alongside Oscar®-winning editor Joe Walker ACE, the three helped realize Gareth Edwards' vision of a world where AI and humanity are at war; each racing to deploy their own solution to eliminate the threat of the another. THE CREATOR...As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon that has the power to end the war and all of mankind. As Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory, they soon discover the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child. SCOTT MORRIS THE CREATOR sees Scott collaborating once again with editor Hank Corwin ACE. Scott co-edited Adam McKay's DON'T LOOK UP (2021) with Hank and also assisted him on an episode of WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY (2022). In addition to his work with Hank, Scott has worked as an assistant on THE LOST CITY OF Z (2016) and PAPILLON (2017), and edited AD ASTRA (2019) with editor Jon Axelrad ACE. EDITING THE CREATOR In our discussion with THE CREATOR editor Scott Morris, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - KEVIN D. ROSS ACE, ERIC LITMAN, ADAM PEARSON AND DANIEL WILLIAMS The ONE PIECE editing team knew full well, going into this live-action adaptation of the beloved manga series, that they had a huge challenge on their hands. Expectations were high and previous attempts to adapt other manga series had left those fanbases disappointed, to say the least. Fortunately, they had a talented crew around the globe, plus ample time and resources from Netflix to finally crack the code of making a hit series that would satisfy the die-hard manga fandom. ONE PIECE follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as they explore the dangerous oceans, lands, and beyond in search of the "One Piece", a fabled treasure that will make their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, "King of the Pirates". But the Marines are on their ship's tail, and they are not the only crew searching for the One Piece. Armed with skills and an unbreakable friendship, the Straw Hats are ready for the journey and even more ready to fight for their dreams together. Adapted from the legendary manga series from author Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE was developed as a live action series for Netflix by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda under the watchful eye of Oda. KEVIN D. ROSS, ACE Raised in the heartland of America, Kevin Ross grew up a typical bored youth in the small town of Farmington, Missouri. A product of a Norman Rockwell-like family with loving parents and four younger siblings, Ross attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism. After graduating, he headed for the lights and lure of Hollywood. He earned his MFA from the USC School of Cinema-Television and has been happily working in the film industry ever since. Aside from ONE PIECE, Kevin has edited such shows as HALT AND CATCH FIRE (2014-16), STRANGER THINGS - S1 (2017) and YELLOWJACKETS (2021-23). ERIC LITMAN Pennsylvania native Eric Litman is known for his work on FINAL DESTINATION 5 (2011), AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) and STAR TREK: PICARD (2023). ADAM PEARSON Actor-turned-editor Adam has assisted on shows such as DOPESICK (2021) and THE ROOKIE (2021). In addition to ONE PIECE, his work as an editor can be seen in BEVERLY HILLS PAWN (2014) and UFOs: THE LOST EVIDENCE (2017). DANIEL WILLIAMS In addition to working alongside Kevin Ross on ONE PIECE (2023) and YELLOWJACKETS (2023), Daniel has also assisted on THE X-FILES (2018) and SACRED LIES (2018-20). Editing ONE PIECE In our discussion with the ONE PIECE editing team, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer of your very own Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - DAVID WEBB AND ROBERT FROST HJACK editors David Webb and Robert Frost have logged many sky miles together in the cutting room, but mostly with Rob as David's assistant. That all changed when David tapped Rob to take on full editing duties for their previous collaboration, LITVINENKO (2022); a critically acclaimed series directed by Jim Field Smith for ITV. HJACK is a seven-part miniseries created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith that premiered June 28th, 2023 on Apple TV+. It is a pseudo real-time account of the hijacking of Kingdom Air Flight KA29, during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London. On board the flight is corporate negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba), who tries to use his professional skills to save everyone on board. DAVID WEBB David Webb is Partner, Managing Director and a film editor at Final Cut Limited. Webb cut his teeth on music videos in the early 2000's for George Michael, Paul McCartney and Robbie Williams among others. David also collaborated with Edgar Wright on many of his early music videos, including Mint Royale's 'Blue Song'. That video was notably the inspiration for Wright's film, 'Baby Driver'. David spent a decade cutting commercials before moving into long-form at the request of HJACK director Jim Field-Smith and has collaborated with Jim ever since. Together the two have worked on; THE WRONG MANS, ENDEAVOUR, CRIMINAL, DEFENDING THE GUILTY and TRUTH SEEKERS. David's work can also be seen in the coming-of-age series, SEX EDUCATION. ROBERT FROST UK-based editor Rob Frost's most recent credits include being the assembly editor on LITVINENKO (2022) and assistant editor for; SEX EDUCATION Season 2/3 (2020-21), LANDSCAPERS (2021), CRIMINAL UK Season 2 (2020), 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED (2019) and STRIKE BACK Season 7: Revolution (2019). EDITING HJACK In our discussion with HJACK editors David Webb and Robert Frost, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Hear David Webb talk about cutting SEX EDUCATION Go get an Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer of your very own Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - NICK OLAH, MARISSA MUELLER AND IVAN VICTOR ACE THE AFTERPARTY editors; Nick Olah, Marissa Mueller and Ivan Victor ACE, not only got to have fun with the classic "Roshomon" style of storytelling for the Apple TV + original series, but they also got to do it by paying homage to their favorite film genres and filmmakers. From erotic thrillers to film noir, from Hitchcock to Wes Anderson, no style and no "body" was spared in their comedy whodunnit. In Season Two of THE AFTERPARTY, Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chau) are celebrating one year together following last season's events. They attend the wedding of Zoë's sister, Grace (Poppy Liu), to an eccentric Silicon Valley businessman named Edgar (Zach Woods). When Edgar and his pet lizard Roxana are found dead the following morning, Aniq calls Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) for help. Danner, who has left the LAPD to write a book about the murder she solved in Season One, agrees to take the case before the local police get involved. Once the interrogations begin, it's clear that everyone had a motive to send the groom to his grave. NICK OLAH O.G. "Afterparty" editor Olah not only brought eight episodes of Season One experience of the show into Season Two, but he also brought his history of cutting such shows as: THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (2017-18), MacGRUBER (2021) and YOUNG ROCK (2022). MARISSA MUELLER Joining THE AFTERPARTY for the first time in Season Two, Marissa already had a friend and former YOUNG ROCK (2022) colleague in Nick Olah welcoming her to the series. Marissa's other credits include shows like NCIS: LA (2012-16) and BASED ON A TRUE STORY (2023). IVAN VICTOR, ACE Editor Ivan Victor makes his second appearance on The Rough Cut, following his turn talking about his work on the Amazon Prime show, PAPER GIRLS (2022). Ivan has also helmed the Avid for: JACKASS (2000-02), I LOVE MONEY (2008-10) and PARKS AND RECREATION (2009-12). EDITING THE AFTERPARTY In our discussion with the editors of THE AFTERPARTY, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer of your very own Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - DIANA FISHMAN, ADAM LICHTENSTEIN AND MARY DECHAMBRES ACE The JURY DUTY editing team had plenty of experience cutting unscripted tv before taking on the hit Freevee series. But is it actually an unscripted show? To hear their fellow JURY DUTY editor Steven Rosenthal tell it, they were "using the techniques of a reality show for the purposes of a sitcom". The end result is a series unlike any in either the unscripted or scripted comedy genres. JURY DUTY is a reality/sitcom tv series that chronicles the inner workings of a U.S. jury trial through the eyes of juror Ronald Gladden, a solar contractor from San Diego. Ronald is unaware that his jury duty summons was not official. Everything that happened, inside and outside the courtroom, was planned. And everyone in the courtroom, aside from him, was an actor. The series was produced by; Ruben Fleischer, Nick Hatton, Cody Heller, Gene Stupnitsky, Todd Schulman, Lee Eisenberg, David Bernad and Andrew Weinberg. Jake Szymanski also produced and directed. DIANA FISHMAN Editor Diana Fishman is known for her work on the shows; GRACE AND FRANKIE (2015), THE UCB SHOW (2016-17) and SOUTH SIDE (2019-21). ADAM LICHTENSTEIN Born with a natural love for time code, Adam showed an early preference for non-drop frame, then rose through the editorial ranks pretending to enjoy sports, overusing terms like "shots on goal", "swish", "in your face" and "that's what I'm talking about" without the slightest idea what he was talking about. He recently completed work on the documentary, FILM GEEK (2023) directed by Richard Shepard. MARY DECHAMBRES, ACE In addition to her work crafting the finale of JURY DUTY, Emmy®-winning editor Mary DeChambres is known for cutting unscripted hits such as; PROJECT RUNWAY (2008), AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR (2013-23) and THE REAL WORLD (2002-03). EDITING JURY DUTY In our discussion with the JURY DUTY editing team, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer of your very own Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - COLBY PARKER JR., ACE GRAN TURISMO editor Colby Parker Jr ACE has largely built his feature-film editing career on high-adrenaline action films, most notably for his work with director Peter Berg; including FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2004), PATRIOTS DAY (2016), DEEPWATER HORIZON (2016) and MILE 22 (2018). Colby even took a turn in the MCU, cutting ANT-MAN (2015) alongside Dan Lebental ACE. Bypassing the usual assistant editor route, Parker began his professional journey cutting music videos, which he credits with helping to build his editorial chops for the action genre. The true story of a team of unlikely underdogs -- a working-class gamer, a former race-car driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive, GRAN TURISMO is directed by Neill Blomkamp from a screenplay by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin. Produced by Columbia Pictures, PlayStation Productions, and 2.0 Entertainment, it is based on the racing simulation video game series of the same name and tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a teenage player who became a professional race car driver. EDITING GRAN TURISMO In our discussion with GRAN TURISMO editor Colby Parker Jr. ACE, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Learn all about Avid's Media Composer for Students program Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - JUSTIN BOURRET ACE, TODD ZELIN, DAVE CANSECO AND JOSEPH ETTINGER If THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES editors ever tire of working in postproduction, perhaps they can get a job at Cinnabon, because their cutting rooms have the unique distinction of being located in a mall. But considering how much fun the quartet has working on the show and with one another, that career change might just have to wait awhile. For now, audiences can enjoy three seasons of their hilarious work on MAX. THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES are living proof that worship pays dividends in all sizes. Patriarch Eli (John Goodman), the man most responsible for the tremendous success of the family's megachurch, is in mourning over the loss of his wife. Jesse (Danny McBride), the eldest of the three grown Gemstone siblings, looks to lead in his father's footsteps, but finds his past sins jeopardizing the family ministry. Next in line comes middle sister Judy (Edi Patterson), who secretly lives with her fiancé and dreams of escaping the Gemstone compound. Rounding out the dysfunctional trio is pseudo-hipster Kelvin (Adam DeVine), the youngest of the preachers and a thorn in Jesse's side. As the family battles numerous threats to their renowned religious empire, they continue to spread the good word... and make a solid buck doing so. JUSTIN BOURRET, ACE In addition to his editorial duties, Justin also serves as co-producer on THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. He is also known for his work on FOR ALL MANKIND (2019) and VICE PRINCIPALS (2016). TODD ZELIN New Jersey native Todd is an editor and producer, known for FRESH OFF THE BOAT (2015) and ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT (2003). DAVE CANSECO David Canseco began his journey with THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES in Season 1 as an assistant editor, before working his way up to editor on Season 3. He has also worked on THE GOLDBERGS (2013) and POOLMAN (2023). JOSEPH ETTINGER New to the Gemstones team in Season 3, Joseph is also known for ROAR (2022) and DEAD TO ME (2019). EDITING THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES In our discussion with the "GEMSTONES" editing team, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer of your very own Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - KELLEY DIXON, ACE AND JOSH EARL, ACE The OBI-WAN KENOBI editing team of Kelley Dixon, ACE and Josh Earl, ACE have long been friends outside of the cutting room, but "Obi-Wan" is the first project they've shared. 5x Emmy-winning editor, Josh Earl didn't have to think twice about Kelley Dixon's offer to join the Lucasfilm series, ostensibly as her assistant even though he's worked for years as an editor. Being a self-professed "Star Wars Nerd", Josh jumped at the chance no matter what his role would be. As for Kelley, her plan was always to have Josh's creative editorial talents shine through during post; culminating in him sharing editing credit with her on the series finale and earning both another Emmy nomination. OBI-WAN KENOBI takes place ten years after the events of STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH (2005)—in which the Jedi were purged with Order 66 and Obi-Wan Kenobi's apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, became the Sith Lord Darth Vader—Kenobi is in hiding on the planet Tatooine, watching over Anakin's son, Luke, when he is called on a mission to rescue Anakin's daughter, Leia, after she is kidnapped by the Galactic Empire's Jedi-hunting Inquisitors in a plot to draw Kenobi out. This leads to yet another dramatic duel between Kenobi and Vader. KELLEY DIXON, ACE In addition to her Emmy®-nominated work on OBI-WAN KENOBI, Kelley won an Emmy, plus three additional nominations, for her work on BREAKING BAD (2008-13), and would go on to rack up five more nominations for her subsequent work on the BREAKING BAD spinoff, BETTER CALL SAUL (2015-17). In recent years, Kelley has expanded her resume to include feature films such as THE GOLDFINCH (2019) and BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022). JOSH EARL, ACE Josh earned his Star Wars "cred" long before his turn on OBI-WAN KENOBI, having cut MARK HAMILL'S POP CULTURE QUEST (2016-17). But it was his work on the long-running reality hit DEADLIEST CATCH (2006-2019) that put five Emmy's on Josh's trophy shelf, right next to his Star Wars action figures. Among his many other credits, Josh has cut shows like AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS (2011) and documentaries such as SKI BUM: THE WARREN MILLER STORY (2019). EDITING OBI-WAN KENOBI In our discussion with the OBI-WAN KENOBI editing team of Kelley Dixon, ACE and Josh Earl, ACE, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Subscribe to a low-cost monthly or annual subscription of Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITORS - LAURA ZEMPEL AND NAT FULLER The Emmy®-nominated BEEF editing team of Laura Zempel and Nat Fuller came into this project with plenty of experience crafting storylines featuring complicated characters and situations. Nat kicked off his career with another well-known Netflix property, STRANGER THINGS, starting as an assistant before transitioning to full editorial duties on the Duffer Brothers supernatural juggernaut. For Laura, her time in the editing suites of complex dramas began with assisting on DEXTER, to ultimately cutting on HBO's critically-acclaimed EUPHORIA. Created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin (Sunny) for Netflix, BEEF stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two strangers whose involvement in a road rage incident escalates into a prolonged feud. LAURA ZEMPEL In addition to her Emmy®-nominated work on BEEF, Laura's skills as an editor can be seen in EUPHORIA (2019-22), DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE (2020) and ROOM 104 (2017-19). Prior to that, she assisted on HOUSE OF CARDS (2014), DEXTER (2011-13) and IF I CAN DREAM (2010). NAT FULLER Nat's journey to being an Emmy®-nominated editor began with assisting duties on the features MALEFICENT (2014) and THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (2015), in addition to the debut season of STRANGER THINGS (2017). Fuller would go on to co-edit the indie THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (2019) amidst taking on lead editing duties for Seasons 2-4 for STRANGER THINGS (2017-22). EDITING BEEF In our discussion with the BEEF editing team of Laura Zempel and Nat Fuller, we talk about: __ __ THE CREDITS Visit ExtremeMusic http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Subscribe to a low-cost monthly or annual subscription of Avid Media Composer https://www.avid.com/media-composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
EDITOR - JENNIFER LAME ACE, ADDITIONAL EDITOR - MIKE FAY, 1ST ASSISTANT EDITOR - NICK ELLSBERG AND 1ST ASSISTANT FILM EDITOR - TOM FOLIGNO The OPPENHEIMER editing team of Jennifer Lame ACE, Mike Fay, Nick Ellsberg and Tom Foligno applied their collective storytelling talents to film technology both old and new. While Jennifer and Mike worked to shape and refine Christopher Nolan's story into an instant classic, Nick and Tom were tasked with mastering a hybrid film and digital workflow to make the most of Nolan's brilliant 70MM IMAX footage. Based on the 2005 biography by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film chronicles the life of American theoretical physicist and polymath J. Robert Oppenheimer. The story predominantly focuses on Oppenheimer's early studies, his direction of the Manhattan Project during World War II, and his eventual fall from grace due to his 1954 security hearing; juxtaposed with this are events surrounding Oppenheimer's relationship with Lewis Strauss, a senior member of the United States Atomic Energy Commission who sees Oppenheimer as a rival. It stars Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr. as Strauss, with the remaining ensemble supporting cast including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh. JENNIFER LAME, ACE While Jen claims that her "wheelhouse" in editorial is films that feature people talking in rooms, as her work on MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (2016) and MARRIAGE STORY (2019) both prove, you wouldn't know it by her standout work in bigger features like Christopher Nolan's TENET (2020) and BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022). MIKE FAY As Jen Lame was wrapping up things on WAKANDA FOREVER, she entrusted the early assembly duties on OPPENHEIMER to Mike Fay. Prior to OPPENHEIMER, Mike had been sharpening his skills as an assistant editor on LIFE OF PI (2012) and GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021) and as a VFX Editor on JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM (2019) and BULLET TRAIN (2022). NICK ELLSBERG Nick and Mike Fay had more than a passing familiarity prior to OPPENHEIMER. Like Mike, Nick worked on BULLET TRAIN (2022), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM as an assistant editor. TOM FOLIGNO A veteran of the Marty Scorsese film school, having worked as an assistant on CASINO (1995), BRINGING OUT THE DEAD (1999), GANGS OF NEW YORK (2002) and THE AVIATOR (2004), Tom was able to return to his film editing roots and dust off his splicer for his role in the film cutting room on OPPENHEIMER. EDITING OPPENHEIMER In our talk with the OPPENHEIMER editing team, we discuss... __ __ THE CREDITS Visit Extreme Music http://www.extrememusic.com for all your production audio needs Check out the latest with Avid Media Composer Subscribe https://theroughcutpod.com/subscribe/ to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
