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In episode 78, I share the replay of a recent HEM Connect live Q&A and networking session from July 23, 2025. It was an open conversation about the current state of the film and television industry and what editors can do to keep moving forward.Topics covered include:Networking s ...  Show more

After a short break from releasing new podcast episodes and YouTube videos, I’m back with an important update on what’s been happening behind the scenes and the future of Hollywood Editing Mentor. In this episode, I share why I stepped away, how I’ve been investing my energy into ...  Show more

Maura Corey is the picture editor of Gen V, a satire about young adult superheroes. Walter Schulz is the visual effects supervisor behind The Curse, a story about a cursed couple who are part of a reality show. These two creatives share how they got their start, their work proces ...  Show more

How do you maintain perspective as an editor? Can you really do nothing to get ahead? Have you experienced the runner’s high of editing? Plus DaVinci Resolve 18 and killer new cloud tools…     In this episode, we talk about… What editorial perspective entails and the emotional r ...  Show more

What is the difference between editing a film versus editing television episodes? How do you efficiently cut while shooting and what are the benefits to doing so? How should you react when the director or producer gives you feedback that you may disagree with?  In today’s episod ...  Show more

As an editor, should you specialize in documentary film or narrative film? Who says you can’t do both? Editor Daniel Garber proves it’s possible, sharing his unique approach to editing some of his most recent projects. He dives into the nuances of pacing, note-taking, and the art ...  Show more