Hollywood Editing Mentor

Ep. 55 - The Editing of GRISELDA

Join me on Episode 55 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with the talented editing team behind the Netflix limited series, Griselda. Join me, alongside Kelly Stuyvesant, Chris Cavanagh, and Charlie Viramontes, as we pull back the curtain and provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the art of editing this show. From collaborative processes to crafting unforgettable scenes and exploring technological workflows, this episode ...

Ep. 54 - The World of Music Supervision with Liza Richardson

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 intricacies of Liza's role, dispelling misconceptions about music supervision. Far more than a mere playl...

Ep. 53 - The Editor's Toolkit for Seamless Collaboration

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 communication platforms and shared software that facilitate real-time collaboration among team members. Th...

Ep. 52 - Crafting NYAD and the Process of Being a Go-To Editor with Christopher Tellefsen, ACE

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 Nyad's inspiring story to life on screen. This captivating tale showcases her remarkable 110-mile ...

Ep. 51 - How Your Personality Can Shape Your Editing Career with Annette Davey, ACE

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 expertise in the industry adds a unique perspective to this engaging conversation, making it a must-listen for bot...

Ep. 50 - The Fearless Editing of PAINKILLER with Garret Donnelly and Geofrey Hildrew, ACE

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 discover: How Peter Berg encouraged Garret and Geof to “be fearless” with their editing. Garret and G...

Ep. 49 - From Newsroom to Hollywood with Jorge Lopez [Meet The Mentee]

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, the challenges he faced, and how he navigated the transition. It's a candid conversation that showcases the real-wor...

Ep. 48 - Post-Production Creative Leaders Panel Discussion

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 Kara Talve and Anže Rozman: Emmy-Nominated Composing Duo, Prehistoric Planet Highlights f...

Ep. 47 - Emmy-Nominees in Post-Production Panel Discussion

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-nominated panelists and their journeys in the industry. • Explore the art of balancing charact...

Ep. 46 - VANDERPUMP RULES Spotlight & Panel

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 favorite moments from the show and how collaboration thrives in a project with multiple editors. Discover the...

Ep. 45 - WELCOME TO WREXHAM Spotlight & Panel

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 amplifies the voices of community and team members. Gain insights into personal connections to football (or soc...

Ep. 44 - A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Spotlight & Panel

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. Stephanie, Taylor, and Malinda share their insights into shaping comedic timing, pacing, and delivery, offering...

Ep. 43 - Meet The Mentee: Will Truesdell

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 shares his remarkable journey from being a mentee to feature film assistant editor and  working with tw...

Ep. 42 - The Editing of EXTRACTION 2 with Alex Rodríguez

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 creative decisions that shaped the final product, you'll gain invaluable knowledge from a true master of the...

Ep. 41 - Confronting Adversity, Embracing Change, and Cultivating Courage with Humberto Gurmilan

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 spirit and unwavering determination propelled him to rewrite the boundaries of what is possible. Through ...

Ep. 40 - Dealing With Burnout, Overcoming the Fear of New Challenges, and the Editing of BARDO with Monica Salazar

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 Iñarritu How Monica has found mentors Monica's experience obtaining a US work visa A look at the B...

Ep. 39 - Exploring Factors That Influence Career Decisions with Yvette Amirian, ACE

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 discuss the topic of career decisions and how to pick a career path that is right for you because d...

Ep. 38 - How To Make a Good First Impression and Transitioning to Feature Films with James Wilcox, ACE

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 way to cutting feature films. James and I also discuss how to make a good first impression with p...

Ep. 37 - The Editing of EUPHORIA with Aaron Butler, ACE

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 Aaron decided to leave behind a law career to become a filmmaker The importance of connecting wit...

Ep. 37 - The Role of Emotion in Storytelling and the Editing of EUPHORIA with Aaron Butler, ACE

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 Aaron decided to leave behind a law career to become a filmmaker The importance of connecting wit...

Ep. 36 - The Editing of THE LAST OF US with Timothy Good, ACE

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 of creative feedback Did Timothy play the game before working on HBO's THE LAST OF US? Timo...

New Season Premieres Tuesday February 14th!

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 Podcasts! >>> Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by Jesusdapnk Facebook: www.fb.com/...

Ep. 35 - Health & Wellness Tips for Filmmakers with Lydia Hurlbut

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 my guest on episode 35 - Lydia Hurlbut is CEO of the Filmmakers Academy, which was founded in 2009 ...

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Ep. 34 - The Editing of THE BEAR with Joanna Naugle and Adam Epstein, ACE

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: www.fb.com/jesusdapnk Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnk Instagram: @jesusdapnk Check out our free content a...

Ep. 33 - The Editing of OZARK with Vikash "Viks" Patel

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 editing some of his favorite scenes. His other notable credits include The Morning Show, Five Day...

Ep. 32 - The Magic of Editing Animation with Felipe Salazar

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 differences between live action and animation editing The importance of asking for things  ...

Ep. 31 - Mastering Your Craft and the Editing of TOP GUN: MAVERICK with Eddie Hamilton, ACE

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 Mission Impossible movies series, Kingsman: The Secret Service, X-Men:  First Class, and Kick Ass. ...

Ep. 31 - The Editing of TOP GUN: MAVERICK with Eddie Hamilton, ACE

Eddie Hamilton, ACE is one of the most dedicated, hard-working, and talented editors working in Hollywood today and he joins me on this episode to talk about his experience cutting Top Gun: Maverick.

Ep. 30 - Moving To a New City Without a Job, Rebooting a Career, and Finding an Agent with Iain Erskine, ACE

The idea of moving to a new city without a  job or any contacts can be scary and intimidating, but these feelings shouldn't prevent you from moving forward with your plans. There are a lot of things that you can do prior to such a move  that'll make that transition much easier and less stressful. This is what I discuss with editor Iain Erskine, ACE (TRUE STORY, PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, NARCOS: MEXICO, MANHUNT: UNABOMBER) on this episode and he shares his experience of moving from Lon...

Ep. 29 - Developing a Leadership Mindset and Learning To Be a Well-Rounded Filmmaker with Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Learning to be a leader and a well-rounded filmmaker are certainly two things that will help you stand out as an editor. A big part of being an editor is having good leadership skills in order to motivate and enable others to contribute towards the success of a production. Also being more knowledgeable of other subjects like cinematography, screenwriting, directing, music composition, or sound design can help you communicate more effectively with other creatives and lead to a long-lasting,...

Ep. 28 - The Editor/Assistant Relationship and the Editing of WECRASHED with Justin Krohn, ACE and Chris Guiral

In episode 28, I talk to Emmy-nominated editor Justin Krohn, ACE and assistant editor Chris Guiral about their recent experience working on the Apple TV+ series WECRASHED, which stars Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway. We also dive deep into the working relationship between an editor and an assistant editor on Hollywood scripted television shows. Justin and Chris not only share their process of how they like to work together, but also give advice on what questions assistants can ask their editor...

Ep. 27 - A Blueprint for Editing Comedy and Having a Successful Career with Roger Nygard, ACE

Emmy and ACE Eddie-nominated editor Roger Nygard, ACE has worked with some of the funniest people in the business and has edited episodes from series such as CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, VEEP, and WHO IS AMERICA? His new book, CUT TO THE MONKEY, not only serves as a guide to editing comedy, but also to having a successful career as an editor. Roger shares stories of his journey through Hollywood - revealing the techniques behind how the experts find the funny in any project - that will leave reade...

Ep. 26 - Deconstructing Mentorship and Promoting Diversity with editor Troy Takaki, ACE

Troy Takaki, ACE is a top film editor (and bass player for the punk band The Boneless Ones), who has cut such box office hits as SWEET HOME ALABAMA starring Reese Witherspoon and HITCH starring Will Smith.  He is one of the few picture editors that splits his time between features and television.  He recently edited shows such as YOU  for Netflix and MR. MERCEDES  for Direct TV, and is currently editing CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN  for Disney Plus.  Aside from working on great projects, Troy has b...

Ep. 26 - Deconstructing Mentorship and Promoting Diversity with editor Troy Takaki, ACE

Troy Takaki, ACE is a top film editor (and bass player for the punk band The Boneless Ones), who has cut such box office hits as SWEET HOME ALABAMA starring Reese Witherspoon and HITCH starring Will Smith.  He is one of the few picture editors that splits his time between features and television.  He recently edited shows such as YOU  for Netflix and MR. MERCEDES  for Direct TV, and is currently editing CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN  for Disney Plus.  Aside from working on great projects, Troy has b...

Ep. 25 - The Editing of NARCOS: MEXICO with Hugo Diaz and Chris Cavanagh

Episode 25 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast is a replay of a live webinar and Q&A about The Editing of Narcos: Mexico with Hugo Diaz and Chris Cavanagh that was recorded live on November 12, 2021. This episode has been edited for clarity. If you'd like to see the entire presentation, including the sample clips from season 3 of Narcos: Mexico that Hugo and Chris dissect, check out the video version of this episode on the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube Channel. Here are some of th...

Ep. 24 - Improving Your Visual Storytelling Skills With The Help of EditMentor with Misha Tenenbaum

Misha Tenenbaum from EditStock and EditMentor is my guest on episode 24 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast and he's on the show to tell you how you can become a better visual storyteller, and also give some advice to those that have that entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in starting their own business. EditMentor is more than just a tool to teach video editing. It's a reimagining of how all digital creative arts should be taught...through hands-on, project-based practice that p...

Ep. 23 - The Psychology of Editing, Coping With Job Rejection, and the World of Documentaries with editor Will Znidaric, ACE

Do you know of an editor that has won two ACE Eddie Awards in the same night? I do! That's Will Znidaric, ACE who's my guest on the show today and we’re gonna have a deep and honest conversation about the phycology of editing and also get some insight into the world of documentaries because Will has worked on some amazing, high profile projects such as the Oscar-winning documentary Winter on Fire, Five Came Back, Jane, Quincy, The Black Godfather, Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez...

Ep. 22 - Building Trust, Cutting Comedy, and the Editing of "Ted Lasso" with editors Melissa McCoy, ACE and A.J. Catoline, ACE

This is episode 22 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast and it’s for all those Ted Lasso fans out there. Emmy-nominated editors Melissa McCoy, ACE and A.J. Catoline, ACE are here to talk about the hit Apple TV+ show and we're gonna get a behind-the-scenes look at the editing of this awesome series. We’re also gonna talk about their approach to cutting comedy and discuss ways how to properly network and build trust with people in the post production industry. Melissa McCoy, ACE first fel...

Ep. 21 - Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Being Prepared for Big Opportunities with editor/assistant editor Chris Cavanagh

One of the things about working in the post production industry is that a huge opportunity can suddenly come knocking without any notice. It certainly has happened to me.  On episode 21 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast, editor/assistant editor Chris Cavanagh joins me to talk about the importance of putting in the work to prepare ourselves for big opportunities, which he recently got when he was asked if he was ready to co-edit an episode of the hit Netflix show, Narcos: Mexico. We’ll...

Ep. 20 - The Power of Persistence and Social Skills, and the Editing of "Mare of Easttown" with editor Amy Duddleston, ACE

Amy Duddleston, ACE has over 30 years of experience in feature and television picture editing and most recently received two Emmy nominations for her work on HBO’s Mare of Easttown. Starting out as an apprentice editor, she made her way up to assistant editor working on films like My Own Private Idaho, Corrina, Corrina, and To Die For. As an editor, she has cut 20 features, including High Art, Laurel Canyon, Elegy, and Gus Van Sant’s remake of Psycho, as well as nearly 80 hours of television...

Ep. 19 - Being a Versatile Editor, Following Your Dreams, and the Editing of "What Drives Us"

Editor Dean Gonzalez has worked with some of my favorite bands (Pearl Jam, The Mars Volta, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and other creative artists that I admire (Danny Clinch, Mark Pellington), and has been able to make the journey from commercials to music videos to documentaries to feature films. In episode 19, Dean shares advice on how to become a versatile editor and maneuver a diverse editing career. He also share his experience editing the documentary What Drives Us, directed by Dave Grohl ...

Ep. 19 - Being a Versatile Editor, Following Your Dreams, and the Editing of "What Drives Us" with editor Dean Gonzalez

Editor Dean Gonzalez has worked with some of my favorite bands (Pearl Jam, The Mars Volta, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and other creative artists that I admire (Danny Clinch, Mark Pellington), and has been able to make the journey from commercials to music videos to documentaries to feature films. In episode 19, Dean shares advice on how to become a versatile editor and maneuver a diverse editing career. He also share his experience editing the documentary What Drives Us, directed by Dave Grohl ...

Ep. 18 - Getting a Job After College and The Benefits of Having a Mentor with post production assistant Haylie Bantle

It's almost the end of the school year and some college grads will be looking to start a career in editing or post production. My guest on episode 18 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast is post production assistant Haylie Bantle, who was my first mentee of the Hollywood Editing Mentor program. Haylie graduated from college about a year ago right when the pandemic hit and was looking to pursue a career in post production in Hollywood. She signed up to work with me for eight sessions and b...

Ep. 17 - Becoming an Assistant Editor, Getting Promoted to Editor, and Landing the Second Editing Gig in Scripted TV with editor Garret Donnelly

Garret Donnelly is one of those editors that everyone wants to collaborate with not only because of his editing skills, but also because he's a pleasure to be around. He's always made it a point to do the best work possible while maintaining a positive attitude. It's safe to say that taking this approach has allowed him to move up the editing ranks quickly and work on such hit shows as Narcos: Mexico, NOS4A2, Knightfall, 24: Legacy, and Homeland. I was fortunate to be Garret's assistant edi...

Ep. 16 - The Strength of Humility, Embracing Mistakes, Communicating Effectively, and Scoring "The Queen's Gambit" with composer Carlos Rafael Rivera

We're still talking about Netflix's The Queen's Gambit on the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast. Emmy-winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera is my guest on episode 16 and he's here to talk about his experience scoring The Queen's Gambit and how he collaborated with Michelle Tesoro, ACE, who was on the previous episode of the podcast, and how Carlos met writer/director Scott Frank, it's a really cool story of how they paired up. We're also gonna get into the psychological concepts and princ...

Ep. 15 - Defining Goals, Working With Good People, and Editing "The Queen’s Gambit" with editor Michelle Tesoro, ACE

One of my favorite shows from 2020 was Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, so it was great talking to Michelle Tesoro, ACE, who edited the hit series, on episode 15 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast.  Michelle has an impressive list of editing credits, including Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series When They See Us directed and produced by Ava Duvernay, Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series Godless, directed by Scott Frank and starring Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels, Golden Globe-nominated show House of Car...

Ep. 14 - The Inner Workings of the Sound Department with supervising sound editor Danny Pagan

We're talking all things sound today with supervisor sound editor, Danny Pagan, who has worked with Ron Howard for 25 years starting with Apollo 13.  He explains to us how the sound department of a feature film works, what it consists of, and how it communicates with picture editorial. Danny also shares tips on how to create better sound design and gives advice on how to break into feature film sound. Being that he's worked with Ron Howard for many years, Danny tells us about his experience ...

Ep. 13 - The Value of Taking Risks and Developing Resilience to Survive with editor Harry Yoon

Harry Yoon recently edited A24's Minari  - winner of the domestic Grand Jury Prize and Audience Awards at Sundance 2020 - and the HBO series Euphoria (Season 1). His feature editing credits include Detroit (dir. Kathryn Bigelow), The Best of Enemies (dir. Robin Bissell), and additional editing credits for First Man (dir. Damien Chazelle) and the A24 drama The Last Black Man in San Francisco (dir. Joe Talbot).  In episode 13 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast, Harry and I talk about the...

Ep. 12 - Finding Your True Passion and The Value of Creativity with house music producer & DJ Jesusdapnk

House music producer & DJ, Jesusdapnk, is responsible for providing the original song for the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast, 'Apollo's Haze.' In episode 12, he shares how he began his career in house music and his process behind creating his tracks. We also talk about the importance of loving what we do as creatives, why it's good to encounter challenges, not being afraid to commit mistakes, and being open to criticism. Jesusdapnk (whose real name is Jesus Diaz) has made a name for himse...