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Editor - Otto Burnham Editor Otto Burnham took on the job for SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY knowing that he wouldn't be lacking for source material on his subject. Rather, the challenge would lie in processing the countless hours of material from Reeve's work and his life to find the real superhero within. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who co-wrote the script with Otto, SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY is an intimate view into the life of actor Christopher Reeve. The film chronicles his rise to stardom upon landing the role of Superman in the 1970's, as well as the dramatic turn his life takes when a horse-riding accident leaves him paralyzed in 1995. Through home movies and interviews with those closest to Reeve, the audience is shown a side of this super man they've never seen before. Otto Burnham In his own words, award-winning (ACE Eddie, Emmy® and RTS) editor Otto Burnham describes himself as, "comfortable with the story telling and creative demands of broadcast TV, feature documentary, commercials and music videos. I love collaborating on films which focus on dramatic, emotional stories or difficult, challenging topics. With every project, I bring a high level of speed, skill and enthusiasm to my work. I have also shot and directed my own work and cut an award-winning feature documentary in my spare time". Editing SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY In our discussion with SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY, Otto Burnham we talk about: Climbing the greasy rungs of postproduction The McQueen's Gambit One Avid, two timelines Avoiding the radio play approach The storytelling superpower of ScriptSync The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor, Jeff Groth ACE JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX editor, Jeff Groth ACE had a tough act of his own to follow, coming off of his ACE Eddie and Oscar nominated work on Todd Phillips' JOKER (2019), but follow it he did. Directed by Todd Phillips from a screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Silver, the sequel follows failed comedian Arthur Fleck as he struggles with his dual identity. While incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital as he awaits his trial, Arthur meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn. JEFF GROTH, ACE Having worked previously with Phillips on such films as THE HANGOVER III (2013) and WAR DOGS(2016), with JOKER Jeff not only started making a name for himself as an editor to be recognized, but also proved his mettle as a filmmaker who could deftly craft stories about complex characters and their descent into desperation; a skill that came in quite handy on the dark and delicate aspects of the Russo Brothers' CHERRY (2021) and JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. Editing JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX In our discussion with JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX editor, Jeff Groth ACE we talk about: The benefit of having a fireplace in the cutting room Color bleed, film grain and the sounds of the 70's On-set piano accompaniment The super rats of Gotham Singing in a scene vs a musical number The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to the original Joker podcast with editor, Jeff Groth ACE Hear about Jeff's work with the Russo Brothers on Cherry Check out all the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Marco Costa CHALLENGERS editor Marco Costa knew one thing going into Luca Guadagnino's recent tennis movie, and that's that Luca didn't know anything about tennis. Luca would explain to Marco that this film isn't about tennis. The incredibly kinetic action in the tennis sequences that Marco cut say otherwise. CHALLNEGERS stars ZENDAYA as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Tashi is married to Art, a champion on a losing streak. Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick— Art's former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win? Marco Costa Editor Marco Costa first joined the cinematic world of Luca Guadagnino as a second assistant under editor Walter Fasano on Luca's film, SUSPIRIA (2018). Marco would go on to be the lead editor on Luca's film BONES AND ALL (2022), as well as his tv series, WE ARE WHO WE ARE (2020). Following CHALLENGERS, Luca and Marco have since worked together on QUEER (2024) and are currently working on the film AFTER THE HUNT. Editing CHALLENGERS In our discussion with CHALLENGERS editor, Marco Costa we talk about: Putting T&A into the movie Super modernistic editing Frank Llloyd Wright filmmaking Bringing your geometry homework to the cutting room How to get 'em dancing in the aisles The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid SATURDAY NIGHT editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid team up for the second time in 2024 with their latest Jason Reitman / Gil Keenan project about NBC's long-running sketch comedy show. Having previously cut GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE together, the pair developed a strong working relationship that certainly came in handy when Shane had to do double duty between this project and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (2024). SATURDAY NIGHT is a frenetic dramatization of what happened behind the scenes during the ninety minutes leading up to the first broadcast of NBC's Saturday Night on October 11th, 1975, when a dynamic young producer named Lorne Michaels lead a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers in changing television forever. NATHAN ORLOFF Nathan Orloff is known for his editing on TULLY (2018), PLAN B (2021), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023) and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (2024). SHANE REID As a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics. He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington. In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick. He recently cut the short film I'm on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals. Shane recently co-edited DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE alongside editor Dean Zimmerman, ACE. Editing Saturday Night In our discussion with SATURDAY NIGHT editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid, we talk about: Kicking things off with a quote Adding oner + oner + oner + oner On-set scoring with Jon Batiste Making something of Nothing From Nothing SNL trivia The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Check out Nathan and Shane's interview for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Watch Nathan Orloff's guided tour of his John Wick: Chapter 4 Media Composer timelines Hear Nathan Orloff discuss cutting Ghostbusters: Afterlife and John Wick: Chapter 4 Listen to Shane Reid talk about editing Deadpool & Wolverine with Dean Zimmerman, ACE Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Cam McLauchlin MEGALOPOLIS editor Cam McLauchlin had no idea what was waiting for him on the other side when he knocked on Francis Ford Coppola's door. Now that Coppola's decades-in-the-making passion project has become a "surreality", McLauchlin still can't quite explain everything that took place in the making of this film. One thing is clear to Cam however, this was Francis's vision and Francis IS "Cesar Catalina". MEGALOPOLIS takes place in a somewhat alternate universe, where New York City is New Rome, and stars Adam Driver as Caesar Catalina, a brilliant artist, who somehow has the ability to stop time and has developed a magical substance called MEGALON that can be used to build a utopian city of the future. Caesar is at odds with the greedy mayor of New Rome, Franklyn Cicero. Between them is his daughter Julia Cicero, her loyalty divided between her father and her beloved. CAM McLAUCHLIN As a film & television editor based out of Toronto and Los Angeles, Cam's career began in Toronto working as an assistant editor for Guillermo Del Toro on PACIFIC RIM, THE STRAIN, CRIMSON PEAK and eventually as an associate editor on SHAPE OF WATER. Cam also edited the horror cult classic, THE VOID with alumni from Canadian film production and directing company, Astron-6. Other selected work includes; Max Minghella's feature debut musical, TEEN SPIRIT and Dogme 95 member, Lone Schefrig's KINDNESS OF STRANGERS. Cam is currently doing an extended cut on NIGHTMARE ALLEY with director Guillermo Del Toro. Editing MEGALOPOLIS In our discussion with MEGALOPOLIS editor, Cam McLauchlin we talk about: Going on a job interview with Francis Ford Coppola Digging through twenty years of footage When the director asks, "You want to hear a crazy idea"? The future of interactive cinema Working where you live and living where you work The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Kyle Traynor Although INDUSTRY editor Kyle Traynor joined the series already in progress in its sophomore season, by season three he would be given the cutting room keys to half of the season's episodes, including both the series premiere and its finale. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, INDUSTRY follows a group of young graduates competing for a limited number of available full-time employment opportunities at Pierpoint, a top investment bank in London. The graduates include Harper Stern, a Black upstate New York native who uproots her life in pursuit of success despite having lied about the university she attended, Robert Spearing, a white working-class Oxford graduate who is eager to please and Yasmin Kara-Hanani, a privileged, well-connected child of Lebanese parents. Kyle Traynor Kyle is a Los Angeles based editor with work ranging from motion pictures to television, commercials, web and VR. He got his start working with director David Fincher and moved his way up to editor for the acclaimed series House of Cards. Since then he has worked on additional projects for Netflix along with series for HBO, Amazon, Disney, LucasFilm as well as commercials for brands such as Nike, Porsche, Land Rover and Meta. Kyle has worked on several independent projects that have premiered at Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, and Toronto International. Editing INDUSTRY In our discussion with INDUSTRY editor Kyle Traynor, we talk about: Keeping the cutting room close to the trading floor The edutainment of delivering drama vs explaining economics Getting control over kinetic camera work Opening up hidden gems in closed captions Loving those 80's needle drops The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Jessica Baclesse REZ BALL editor, Jessica Baclesse says she got the job for the film through a chance encounter with a not-so-stranger across a crowded room. Random or not, Jess already had plenty of editing experience under her belt, including time logged cutting a big sports movie with Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut, CREED III (2023). REZ BALL was directed by Sydney Freeland and co-written by Freeland and Sterlin Harjo (RESERVATION DOGS). It tells the story of the Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team from New Mexico who, after losing their star player, must band together to keep their quest for a state championship alive. Jessica Baclesse Jessica Baclesse is an award-winning film editor working in features, television and commercials. In addition to editing Creed III with Tyler Nelson, she was an additional editor on Marvel's 2021 television series Loki, directed by Kate Herron, and a pre-production editor on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Baclesse's work on Nike's 2020 You Can't Stop Us received an Emmy for Outstanding Commercial, a Cannes Grand Prix Lion and an AICP Award for Best Editing Montage. Jess has also edited global commercial campaigns, including Instagram's Get Into What You Love, which was nominated for a Webby Award for Best Use of Video or Moving Image in Advertising. Baclesse received her MFA in Film from Columbia University and has edited many critically renowned narrative shorts that have been featured at festivals such as Slamdance, LA Film Festival, and Palm Springs International Film Festival. Editing Rez Ball In our discussion with REZ BALL editor Jessica Baclesse, we talk about: The importance of understanding geographical isolation Following the "How to..." from Hoosiers Letting the kids lead you to the story LeBron James, technical advisor Going to "sheep camp" The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

The Documentarian - Roger Nygard, ACE Roger Nygard's The Documentarian is the ultimate go-to source for making and selling documentaries, answering every question and containing crucial strategies every filmmaker needs to know to succeed as a documentarian. Included are insights from experts and award-winning documentary filmmakers such as Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth), Liz Garbus (Ghosts of Abu Ghraib), Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp), Freida Lee Mock (Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision), Errol Morris (The Fog of War), Sam Pollard (4 Little Girls), Michael Tollin (The Last Dance), Frederick Wiseman (Titicut Follies), Marina Zenovich (Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind). The book includes a case study profiling the making and selling of the documentary Trekkies; what it took to push it to a record-setting sale to a major studio, with a huge payout to the filmmakers. This book is inspirational and leaves people—after reading a chapter or finishing the book—feeling more inspired to go forth with their own struggle. Roger Nygard, ACE Roger Nygard has balanced humor and seriousness in his documentaries Trekkies, The Nature of Existence, The Truth About Marriage, and The Comedy Store. Nygard has also directed TV series The Office and The Bernie Mac Show, and edited Emmy-nominated episodes of VEEP and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Roger wrote a book about editing comedy called Cut to the Monkey. He didn't learn his lesson, so he did it again; his new book is called The Documentarian. Despite reports to the contrary, Roger has never been indicted OR convicted. It's important to have goals. Writing The Documentarian In our discussion with The Documentarian editor and author Roger Nygard, ACE we talk about: The biggest mistake new doc makers make It's not a pitch, it's a project Working backwards to move forward The intrinsic link between the interview and the edit Editorial shortcuts through the material minefield The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Get your own copy of The Documentarian Listen to Roger talk about his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm and his other book Cut to the Monkey See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor and Author - Steve Hullfish, ACE This is the second volume of the widely acclaimed Art of the Cut book published in 2017. This follow-up text expands on its predecessor with wisdom from more than 360 interviews with the world's best editors (including nearly every Oscar winner from the last 30 years). Because editing is a highly subjective art form, and one that is critical to the success of motion picture storytelling, it requires side-by-side comparisons of the many techniques and solutions used by a wide range of editors from around the world. That is why this book compares and contrasts methodologies from a wide array of diverse voices and organizes that information so that it is easily digested and understood. There is no one way to approach editorial problems, so this book allows readers to see multiple solutions from multiple editors. The interviews contained within are carefully curated into topics that are most important to film editors and those who aspire to become film editors. The questions asked, and the organization of the book, are not merely an academic or theoretical view of the art of editing but rather the practical advice and methodologies of actual working film and TV editors, bringing benefits to both students and professional readers. The book is supplemented by a collection of downloadable online exclusive chapters, which cover additional topics ranging from Choosing the Project to VFX. In addition to the supplementary chapters, access to the full-color, full-resolution images printed in the book—and other exclusive images—is included. Steve Hullfish, ACE Steve has been editing professionally since 1984. He has edited theatrical feature films, (including Courageous, War Room, and Overcomer), TV series (including The Oprah Winfrey Show), and documentaries. He is the author of six other books on editing and post-production. He has taught editing to students and professionals all over the world, and his books have been translated into numerous languages. His work has also been published in post-production trade journals worldwide. Writing Art of the Cut: Vol II In our discussion with editor and author Steve Hullfish, ACE we talk about: Getting off the sidelines and into the editing game Turning three million words into one big book An editor getting notes from a hundred other editors The changing dynamic between assistant and editor How Avid can really save you money The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Get your own copy of Art of The Cut Vol II See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Jake Roberts ACE, Will Files, Polly McKinnon and Lee Gilmore Although the ALIEN: ROMULUS postproduction team of Jake Roberts ACE, Will Files, Polly McKinnon and Lee Gilmore came into this project with a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst them, they still learned a thing or two from director Fede Álvarez, including Fede's not-so-secret formula for jump scares, as well as the notion that clear dialogue isn't always as important as gripping action. Plus, they reveal the hidden intent of Álvarez to split ALIEN and ALIENS into the two sides of the REMUS/ROMULUS space station. ALIEN: ROMULUS is the ninth installment in the Alien franchise, set between the events of ALIEN (1979) and ALIENS (1986). The film follows a group of downtrodden young space colonists in pursuit of better life conditions. During the course of their escape from endless servitude on a mining colony, they encounter hostile creatures while scavenging a derelict space station. JAKE ROBERTS, ACE After his work on CITADEL (2012), STARRED UP (2013), THE RIOT CLUB (2014) and BROOKLYN (2015), Roberts earned an Oscar nomination for Best Film Editing for his work on HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) starring Chris Pine. The movie also garnered him a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award. Roberts then cut OUTLAW KING (2018) for Netflix directed by David Mackenzie. He then began collaborating with director Alex Garland, editing his 2020 miniseries DEVS as well as his film, MEN (2022). Prior to ALIEN: ROMULUS, Jake cut Garland's CIVIL WAR (2024). WILL FILES Will Files is known for his work on THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020), VENOM (2018), WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (2017), STAR WARS: EPISODE VII – THE FORCE AWAKENS (2017) and CLOVERFIELD (2008). POLLY McKINNON Polly McKinnon is known for DISTRICT 9 (2009), FORD V FERRARI (2019) and INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (2023). In 2019 she won a Golden Reel Award for her sound editing on EXTINCTION (2018). LEE GILMORE Lee Gilmore is known for BLADE RUNNER 2049 (2017), DUNE (2021) and THE BATMAN (2022). Gilmore also won an Emmy for his work on the feature film, PREY (2022). Editing Alien: Romulus In our discussion with the Alien: Romulus postproduction team, we talk about: Bringing the noise to the set Clubbing with Fincher Going "Holm" again The sweet sound of saturated seventies screams Fede's formula for jump scares The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to Jake talk about his work on CIVIL WAR Hear Will discuss the psychology of SOUND DESIGN and how he employed it on GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE and THE BATMAN See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Eliot Knapman FURIOSA editor Eliot Knapman is no stranger to the post-apocalyptic postproduction of a Mad Max movie, having previously worked as ACE editor Margaret "Margie" Sixel's second assistant on MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. For director George Miller's latest film in the franchise, not only was Eliot tapped to be co-editor with Sixel, but was there on set with Miller throughout production doing the first assembly under what had to be fun, but arduous, conditions. FURIOSA is the fifth installment in Miller's Mad Max franchise, and the first not focused on series protagonist Max Rockatansky, instead acting as both a spin-off prequel to MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015) and an origin story for the Fury Road character Furiosa, portrayed by both Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne in the prequel. Set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, the film follows the title character's life for over a decade, from her kidnapping by the forces of warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) to her ascension to the rank of Imperator. Eliot Knapman Prior to moving up to the editor's chair on FURIOSA, Eliot worked as a first assistant on such films as THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING (2022) and THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (2017), and as a second assistant on films like MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015) and THE GREAT GATSBY (2013). Editing FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA In our discussion with FURIOSA editor Eliot Knapman, we talk about: Origin stories on screen and in the cutting room Q-Taking it all in Digging through the ToyBox to build the War Rig Keeping your protagonist active Having fun with frame rates The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors Dean Zimmerman ACE and Shane Reid DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE editors, Dean Zimmerman ACE and Shane Reid are the "buddies" in the cutting room of what is shaping up to be the biggest, R-rated buddy movie of all time. Zimmerman joined this film with two other Shawn Levy / Ryan Reynolds films to his credit, but it would be Mrs. Pool (Blake Lively) who would be Shane Reid's connection into the "Merc With a Mouth" franchise. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down in DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. DEAN ZIMMERMAN, ACE DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE finds Dean collaborating once again with director and longtime friend, Shawn Levy. The two have been working together for over twenty years on projects like the NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM franchise and a little series called STRANGER THINGS. More recently, the two have joined forces with Ryan Reynolds for FREE GUY (2021) and THE ADAM PROJECT (2022). Zimmerman and Levy are currently working on the much-anticipated final season of STRANGER THINGS. Dean's father, Don Zimmerman, is a highly accomplished editor in his own right. (yes, I totally hacked this from the write-up on Dean I did for THE ADAM PROJECT) SHANE REID As a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics. He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington. In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick. He recently cut the short film I'm on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals, as well as Sony Pictures' GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZERN EMPIRE. Editing Deadpool & Wolverine In our discussion with DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE editors, Dean Zimmerman ACE and Shane Reid, we talk about: Text messages…big text messages Stranger Things taking place in the MCU Masking up for ADR Jennifer Stellema, Superhero assistant Revisiting the rewinds The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Watch Dean and his team break down scenes from Stranger Things Hear Shane talk about his work on GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE See what's new with Avid Media Composer Listen to Dean discuss doing FREE GUY and THE ADAM PROJECT with Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Terilyn A. Shropshire, ACE TWISTERS editor Terilyn Shropshire has more than a few action movies under her belt, but those films mostly featured action in the style of man (or woman) vs. man; films like THE OLD GUARD and THE WOMAN KING. This time Teri takes on Mother Nature in a film where the visual effects are front and center in the set pieces. A standalone "spiritual" sequel to TWISTER (1996), TWISTERS tells the story of scientist and storm chaser, Kate Cooper. Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. TERILYN A. SHROPSHIRE, ACE Award-winning editor Terilyn A. Shropshire has risen to the pinnacle of the editing world over the course of her long career, consistently working on a broad range of films with the industry's foremost filmmakers. Shropshire's success spans many forms and mediums, and always accumulates accolades from both the industry and critics alike. Among Shropshire's longtime collaborators is award-winning director/writer/producer Gina Prince-Bythewood, having worked with her closely since Bythewood's classic debut, "Love & Basketball." Shropshire most recently worked with Bythewood on "The Woman King," for Sony's Tristar Pictures. Among the many accolades Shropshire received for the film include an American Cinema Editors Eddie nomination for Best Edited Feature Film Drama Theatrical and winner for Outstanding Editing from the Black Reel Awards. Other collaborations with Prince-Bythewood include the influential features "The Old Guard," "Beyond the Lights," and "The Secret Life of Bees." Shropshire's storied career also includes a number of films with long-time collaborator, Kasi Lemmons – the classic Southern drama "Eve's Bayou," along with "The Caveman's Valentine," "Talk to Me," and "Black Nativity." In 2019, Shropshire received an American Cinema Editors Eddie nomination for her work on Part 1 of Netflix's four-part miniseries "When They See Us," directed by Ava DuVernay. Shropshire earned an Emmy nomination for her Lifetime Achievement Award Tribute to Sidney Poitier for the 74th Annual Academy Awards and an ACE Eddie Award for the Jamie Foxx-starring crime drama, "Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story." Teri serves on the Board of Governors at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Board of American Cinema Editors. Shropshire is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Diversity Committee of the Motion Picture Editor's Guild. She is the recipient of the 2021 Sundance Institute/Adobe Mentorship Award for her commitment to supporting the future's rising stars in the craft. She earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Cinema at the University of Southern California. Editing TWISTERS In our discussion with TWISTERS editor Terilyn Shropshire, we talk about: Soundtracks for stormy weather Cyclonic oners A need for editorial amnesia "Teri-nadoes" The kiss that never came The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear Teri talk about his work on THE OLD GUARD and THE WOMAN KING See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors - Susy Benaim and Todd Downing, ACE CLIPPED editors Susy Benaim and Todd Downing are no strangers to telling true stories about real-life characters, compelling and complicated real-life characters. Those storytelling skills were put to the test for CLIPPED, a sordid soap opera about the day of reckoning for one of the NBA's most notorious owners. Created by showrunner Gina Welch and based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs, CLIPPED focuses on the downfall of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling (Ed O'Neill), amid the team's drive to win a championship under new coach Doc Rivers (Laurence Fishburne). SUSY BENAIM Susana Benaim is a Venezuelan Film and Television Editor best known for her work on THE DROPOUT on Hulu, NATIONAL TREAURE: EDGE OF HISTORY series for Disney+, and SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MADAM C.J. WALKER on Netflix. Susy is currently a Junior Mentor for the ACE Diversity Mentorship Program, for which she was also a mentee a few years prior. She recently wrapped editing on the feature film HURRICANNA, directed by Francesca Gregorini. TODD DOWNING, ACE Todd Downing, ACE edits television series, films, and documentaries across a wide range of genres, from arthouse animation to slapstick comedy to documentaries about the Syrian civil war. His credits include RUSSIAN DOLL, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, FRONTLINE, and MRS. AMERICA. He's worked in both the U.K. and the U.S.A., and has been nominated for three BAFTAS, an ACE Eddie, and won two Royal Television Society awards. Editing CLIPPED In our discussion with CLIPPED editors Susy Benaim and Todd Downing, we talk about: Developing a "doom scroll" Being objective with dailies Spending time with horrible people Gina hates jazz Making a basketball series without basketball The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear Todd talk about his work on MRS. AMERICA and RUSSIAN DOLL See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Dan Lebental ACE BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F editor Dan Lebental not only took on the daunting task of bringing back a beloved character that audiences haven't seen in thirty years, but he did it with one hand. The other was working simultaneously on another Bruckheimer blockbuster, BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE. With the help of his long-time assistant, Dawn Michelle King, and his trusty "embedded sound design" workflow, Dan was able to pull off making both films in fine style. BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F sees the titular hero return to Beverly Hills to aid his adult daughter after her life is threated when she gets too close to a crime ring being investigated by Axel's old friend, Billy Rosewood. DAN LEBENTAL Editor Dan Lebental ACE seems to be the man to call when it's time for big laughs and big action. Aside from the many films Dan has done in the MCU, including IRON MAN, IRON MAN 2, ANT MAN, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, and SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, Dan's work can also be found in ELF, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. Editing BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F In our discussion with BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F editor Dan Lebental, we talk about: When an editor works both sides of the street Nailing the nostalgia notes Doing a deeper dive on embedded sound design Taking a logical look at the script Defining the 80's style of filmmaking The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Hear Dan talk about his work on; SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, ELF, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Viks Patel THE SYMPATHIZER editor Viks Patel was a fan of director Park Chan-wook long before they ever teamed up to work on their new MAX series. But unbeknownst to Viks, the pair had actually worked together previously, in a sense, on SNOWPIERCER (2020). Viks edited the pilot for the series which Director Park exec produced. Back together again on THE SYMPATHIZER, the two joined creative forces to bring Viet Thanh Nguyen's book to the small screen in a big way. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren't over. VIKS PATEL In addition to his work on THE SYMPATHIZER, Viks Patel won an Emmy® in 2008 for his work on TOP CHEF and was nominated for an Emmy® in 2020 for his work on OZARK. Viks has also edited shows such as THE MORNING SHOW (2019), BATES MOTEL (2015-16) and LONGMIRE (2012-14). Editing THE SYMPATHIZER In our discussion with THE SYMPATHIZER editor Viks Patel, we talk about: Drama in the front, comedy in the back Voicing thoughts on voice overs The sweet soul sounds of seventies needle drops Sound designing the Saigon sequence RDJ on the sacred mystery of editing The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Hear Viks Patel talk about cutting Ozark Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor Sandra Adair, ACE and assistant editor Carissa Bronson HIT MAN editor Sandra Adair, ACE is no stranger to working with writer/director Richard Linklater. The two first collaborated on Linklater's debut studio feature, DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993). Over the next thirty years they would go on to make the "Before" trilogy - BEFORE SUNRISE (1995), BEFORE SUNSET (2004), BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013), as well as the over-a-decade-in-the-making BOYHOOD (2014), for which Sandra would receive an Oscar® nomination for Best Film Editing. Someone else Sandra has had by her side in the cutting for several years is assistant editor Carissa Bronson, who first worked with Sandra on her documentary, THE SECRET LIFE OF LANCE LETSCHER (2017). The somewhat true story of HIT MAN tells the tale of Gary Johnson, who is a professor of psychology and philosophy at the University of New Orleans, while also working undercover with the New Orleans Police Department to assist in undercover sting operations. When Jasper, a fellow cop who portrays fake hitmen to solicit murder-for-hire confessions and payments from "customers," is suspended, Gary is unwillingly ushered into the role. Gary quickly finds himself to be a natural in garnering solicitations, going so far as to research suspects in advance and tailor a unique persona for each one. Things take a big turn for Gary when he meets Madison, a beautiful woman who tries to contract "Ron" (Gary) to kill her abusive husband. SANDRA ADAIR, ACE Sandra Adair is known for her work on BOYHOOD (2014), BERNIE (2012), SCHOOL OF ROCK (2003), and the cult classic DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993). Adair is also known for her work on the critically acclaimed 'Before' trilogy, BEFORE SUNRISE (1995), BEFORE SUNSET (2004) and BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013). Adair made her directorial debut with the feature documentary, THE SECRET LIFE OF LANCE LETSCHER (2017). CARISSA BRONSON In addition to HIT MAN, Carissa Bronson is known for films such as LAST FLAG FLYING (2017) and WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE (2019). Editing HIT MAN In our discussion with the HIT MAN editing team of Sandra Adair and Carissa Bronson, we talk about: Lecturing Glen Powell Charting a course for success in the cutting room New Orleans needle drops Hit men vs assassins Editing away from L.A. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Michael Harte BECKHAM editor Michael Harte has quickly established himself as an editorial force to be reckoned with in the field of documentary filmmaking. He received ACE Eddie and Emmy-nominations for cutting the astounding, THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (2018), and then followed that up with another Eddie nomination and an Emmy win for his work on STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE (2023). Despite the tremendous lore around him as an athlete and pop culture figure, few have gotten the chance to know the man behind the name — until now. BECKHAM, a four-part documentary series, gives fans never-before-seen insights into who Beckham actually is. The result is an unprecedented look at an icon who, despite spending nearly 30 years in the public eye, still has some surprises to share with the world. MICHAEL HARTE In addition to his work on BECKHAM, Michael Harte is known for THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (2018), DON'T F**CK WITH CATS: HUNTING AN INTERNET KILLER (2019) and STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE (2023). Editing BECKHAM In our discussion with BECKHAM editor Michael Harte, we talk about: Turning a football doc into a love triangle Killing one bird with two stones in the cutting room The gamut of how documentary directors take part in their projects Being creatively contrarian with archival content Having a watch battle with Beckham The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Peter H. Oliver BABY REINDEER editor Peter Oliver had just one word to describe Richard Gadd's script when he first read it. That word was "wow"! Viewers of the hit Netflix series can certainly relate to that reaction as the show has resonated with audiences for its ability to delicately blend humor and pathos. Created by and starring Richard Gadd, BABY REINDEER is adapted from Gadd's autobiographical one-man show. It tells the story of aspiring comedian Donny Dunn, who works as a bartender in a London pub. One fateful day, Donny offers a cup of tea to a customer, Martha, to cheer her up. Martha develops a strong attachment to Donny and starts coming to the bar every day. Her fascination and attraction to Donny rapidly descends into Martha harassing Donny online and in person. PETER H. OLIVER Prior to his work on BABY REINDEER, Peter Oliver's editing talents were on display in series such as THE BILL (2005-09), BAD EDUCATION (2013), RED DWARF (2016-17), and GOLDIE'S OLDIES (2021). Peter's work can next be seen in the upcoming Netflix series, ERIC (2024) starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Editing BABY REINDEER In our discussion with BABY REINDEER editor Peter Oliver, we talk about: The overwhelming aspect of group Zoom interviews Finding darkness in the lightness, and lightness in the darkness Letting the lyrics be the subtext Pushing in, in post The subtle stitching of three-sixty shots The Credits Visit Extreme Music 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 Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher The Fall Guy editing team of editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher once again find themselves in the cutting room of a David Leitch action spectacular. With this film being the fifth the trio has worked on together; their postproduction process is like a highly coordinated stunt sequence. THE FALL GUY, directed by David Leitch from a script written by Drew Pearce, is loosely based on the 1980's TV series about a stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter. The film version follows a stuntman (Ryan Gosling) working on his ex-girlfriend's (Emily Blunt) directorial debut action film, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy surrounding the film's lead actor (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). ELÍSABET RONALDSDÓTTIR, ACE Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is an award winning tv and film editor, who has worked on over 50 feature films, television programs, documentaries, as well as animated features. She is best known for her collaborations with film directors David Leitch for BULLET TRAIN (2023), JOHN WICK (2014), ATOMIC BLONDE (2017), DEADPOOL 2 (2018) and Baltasar Kormákur for JAR CITY (2006), THE SEA (2002) and CONTRABAND (2012). Although Elísabet edited various movies throughout her career, she developed international recognition for her ability to balance humor and seriousness in action features. She built her international prominence by editing CONTRABAND (2012) and later JOHN WICK (2014), which also began her career-long partnerships with Baltasar Kormákur and David Leitch. She first started in the industry by editing Icelandic tv programs, shows, and films. Elísabet is also actively participating and changing the industry. She is a founding member and two-term inaugural chairwoman of Women in Film & Television Iceland (WIFT Iceland). In addition, Elísabet has sat on the Icelandic Producers Guild board and served for two years as chairwoman of The Icelandic Film & TV Academy in 2005 and 2006. Since 2007 Elísabet has been a board member of the prominent Filmmakers at Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF). Born and raised in Reykjavik Iceland, Elísabet is graduate of the London Film School. MATT ABSHER Assistant editor Matt Absher has been Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir's right hand man in the cutting room for seven films spanning eleven years. In addition to their most recent work on David Leitch's THE FALL GUY, the two collaborated on; THE MISSIONARY (2013), JOHN WICK (2014), ATOMIC BLONDE (2017), DEADPOOL 2 (2018), SHANG-CHI and THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (2021) and KATE (2021). Aside from his work with Elísabet, Matt has also assisted editors such as Stephen Mirrione on THE INFORMANT! (2009) and Nick Monsour on NOPE (2022). Editing THE FALL GUY In our discussion with The Fall Guy editing team of editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher, we talk about: Defining David Leitch Intercutting to the chase Taming a triad of tones Syncing split screens Voice over and out The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out Frame.io for the "Rough Cut Blog Spectacular" See what's new with Avid Media Composer Listen to Elísabet discuss cutting BULLET TRAIN Check out Elísabet's talk with her co-editors from SHANG-CHI and THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Jake Roberts, ACE CIVIL WAR editor Jake Roberts ACE is back once again in the cutting room with writer/director Alex Garland for a sequel of sorts to their 2022 feature, MEN. Although MEN was their first foray into collaborating on a feature, Jake and Alex first worked together on the 2020 FX mini-series, DEVS. Written and directed by Alex Garland (EX MACHINA, MEN), CIVIL WAR follows a team of journalists traveling across the United States during a civil war fought between an authoritarian federal government and several regional factions. The cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno and Nick Offerman. JAKE ROBERTS, ACE After his work on 2012's CITADEL, 2013's STARRED UP, 2014's THE RIOT CLUB, and 2015's BROOKLYN, Roberts earned an Oscar nomination for Best Film Editing for his work on 2016's HELL OR HIGH WATER starring Chris Pine. The movie also garnered him a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award. Roberts then cut 2018's OUTLAW KING for Netflix directed by David Mackenzie. He then began collaborating with director Alex Garland, editing his 2020 miniseries DEVS and 2022 film MEN. Jake is currently putting the finishing touches on Fede Alvarez's upcoming ALIEN: ROMULUS for 20th Century Studios. Editing CIVIL WAR In our discussion with Civil War editor Jake Roberts ACE, we talk about: The non-linear editing benefits of a linear production Depoliticizing a political thriller The unsettling sound of silence How tension can affect retention The skill of slotting in stills The Credits Visit Extreme Music 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 Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor Michael Ruscio, ACE and assistant editor Josh Carley The 3 BODY PROBLEM editing team of editor Michael Ruscio, ACE and assistant editor Josh Carley collaborated for the first time to take on arguably the biggest episode of the Netflix adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi novel. Helmed by former GAME OF THRONES showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Wiess, 3 BODY PROBLEM masterfully blends multiple genres, including action, fantasy and psychological thriller. The wheels of 3 BODY PROBLEM are set in motion when Ye Wenjie, an astrophysicist who sees her father beaten to death during a struggle session in the Chinese Cultural Revolution, is conscripted by the military. Due to her scientific background, she is sent to a secret military base in a remote region. Her decision at the base to respond to contact from an alien planet implicates a group of scientists in the present day, forcing them to confront humanity's greatest threat. MICHAEL RUSCIO, ACE Michael Ruscio began his editing career making films with independent mavericks Alan Rudolph and Robert Altman. He has enjoyed editing some of the top dramatic shows of the past twenty years, including The Sopranos, Homeland, Dexter, House of Cards and Six Feet Under, where he first met Rodrigo Garcia, for whom he edited the film Raymond & Ray. Recent work featuring Michael's talents include Pieces of Her, Your Honor, Carnival Row, Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves, and Hulu's Catch-22. Ruscio was nominated for an ACE Eddie Award for the finale of Six Feet Under and won the 2009 Eddie for the pilot of True Blood. He created a workshop for the American Film Institute on the art of editing which he also taught at the Los Angeles Film School. Additionally, he has directed multiple episodes of the HBO series True Blood and his short film In Order of Appearance received ensemble and individual acting awards during its festival run. He is currently editing the upcoming Amazon series Butterfly. JOSH CARLEY Josh Carley started his editing career in his home state of Louisiana, where he cut short films, trailers, EPKs, web pieces, local commercials, music videos, and a large array of other kinds of projects. His work led him to projects with other local filmmakers, and projects for SYFY, Lifetime, and Hallmark. In 2018 Josh moved to Los Angeles where he still resides with his wife and kids. He's had the privilege on working as Assistant Editor on such shows as Amazon's Utopia and The Terminal List, FX's The Old Man, and Apple TV's Truth Be Told. In addition to 3 Body Problem, his most recent work can be seen in the upcoming final season of The Umbrella Academy. Editing 3 BODY PROBLEM In our discussion with the 3 BODY PROBLEM editing team of Michael Ruscio and Josh Carley, we talk about: Doubling down on dialogue to deliver the action Slicing through the VFX work Taking a different angle on the same scene Sound advice for assistants Transcontinental cutting rooms The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out Frame.io for the "Rough Cut Blog Spectacular" See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors Maria Gonzales and Aika Miyake The work of SHOGUN editors, Maria Gonzales and Aika Miyake played a crucial role in the success of this adaptation of James Clavell's novel, as Maria and Aika created a fast-paced story, shifting the conflicts away from battlefields and into political intrigues by highlighting interpersonal dynamics, intense dialogue scenes, and the crucial role of female characters. While editing, they were also often challenged with condensing the run times of episodes down from close to one hundred minutes to one hour each, while still fleshing out the complex tapestry and culture clashes of XVII century Japan and overcoming language barriers themselves. SHOGUN follows the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds; John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan and in a country whose unfamiliar culture will ultimately redefine him, and Lord Toranaga, a shrewd and powerful daimyo at odds with his own dangerous political rivals. Entangled with the pair is Lady Mariko, a woman with invaluable skills but dishonorable family ties, who must prove her value and allegiance. MARIA GONZALES With over twenty years of experience in the industry, Maria's previous television work includes many award-winning shows, including The Old Man, See, and Counterpart, as well as fan-favorite shows, like The Walking Dead and its spin-off show, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Outside of her episodic work, Maria served as an editor on two horror features: A24's fantasy horror The Monster and Blumhouse's horror thriller Mockingbird. She also previously worked as an assistant editor on the Academy Award-winning film The Bourne Ultimatum and Academy Award-nominated Up in the Air along with working on a long list of features beloved by audiences, including Jon Favreau's Chef and Barry Sonnenfeld's Men in Black II. Maria sees editing as the subtle hand that guides narratives into seamless coherence, and she continually seeks the delicate equilibrium between creativity and technical mastery while fostering a creative environment that uplifts those around her. Currently living in Los Angeles with her family, Maria was born in the United States but spent her formative years in modern-day Serbia before returning to LA to study at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she graduated with a BA in Cinema Studies. AIKA MIYAKE Aika's sixteen years of film/tv work spans across all styles and genres, covering short-form branded content, documentaries, narrative TV, and feature films. Her television work includes Netflix's Emmy-winning documentary mini-series Chef's Table: BBQ, and Beyonce's Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated visual album Black Is King. Aika also worked on a diverse range of films, including the "nominated at SXSW Film Festival" short documentary film Coming Home, and Best Documentary Feature winner at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Hafu: The Mixed-Race Experience in Japan. She started her career working on commercials and music videos with clients such as Nike, Pampers, IKEA, and Spotify to name a few. Growing up in Japan, Aika enjoyed playing drums and making hundreds of mixtapes for her sisters, and after discovering her passion for photography, she opened her heart to the potential of filmmaking and how images paired with music could create emotional experiences. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Outside of her work in editing, Aika is passionate about food, travel, reggae music, and her two cats, Oreo and Millie. Editing SHOGUN In our discussion with SHOGUN editors, Maria Gonzales and Aika Miyake, we talk about: Starting off with subtitling The Red Hot Ronin Peppers Commercial breaking into the business Filling out the story with flashbacks "Feudal" gestures The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out Frame.io for the "Rough Cut Blog Spectacular" See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid both came into the latest installment of the supernatural, super funny franchise having past experience with writer/director Jason Reitman. But whereas Nathan's work with Jason came from collaborating on feature films like GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), Shane's work with Jason was amidst his impressive body of work in the commercial world. FROZEN EMPIRE sees the Spengler family returning to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. NATHAN ORLOFF Nathan Orloff is known for his editing on TULLY (2018), PLAN B (2021), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021) and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023). SHANE REID As a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics. He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington. In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick. He recently cut the short film I'm on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals. Shane is currently co-editing Deadpool & Wolverine alongside editor Dean Zimmerman, ACE. Editing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire In our discussion with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid, we talk about: How paying tribute to Ivan lead to a job that pays tribute to Ivan Being expeditious with the exposition Raising the stakes while staying funny Conquering the edit without clearly dividing it Less Mayor, more marshmallow The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out Frame.io for the "Rough Cut Blog Spectacular" See what's new with Avid Media Composer Watch Nathan Orloff's guided tour of his John Wick: Chapter 4 Media Composer timelines Hear Nathan Orloff discuss cutting Ghostbusters: Afterlife and John Wick: Chapter 4 Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

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: Being "Bourne" again with Doug Liman Giving fight scenes the ol' Hollywood pass Taking 25% of a beating The battle in front of the bands Managing big personalities on screen and off The Credits Visit Extreme Music 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 Listen to director Doug Liman share his thoughts on filmmaking 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 CNN, Peacock, ABC/Hulu, Viceland and MAX. 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: Making the most of the Miro board "If you can't sum it up, you must cut it out". Motorboating your way to authenticity Deconstructing one documentary for another Stringing together the spine of the story The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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: Fun with field trips When the editor is the scene stealer Keeping things light when the story's so dark Playing the paranormal against the practical How "clumping" is better than cross cutting The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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 Much Ado About Nothing, 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: Surviving spiders Keeping your leads likeable through conflict Breaking the box office with a romcom Nailing down the needle drop The Richard Marks connection The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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: Revisiting Chaos Cary Grant...action hero? How fun wins every time A tentative approach to head stomping Putting your wrong foot forward The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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: Joining Justine Influencing the audience for unseen characters Turning a thriller into Kramer vs Kramer Putting a point of view on the flashbacks VFX for vomit The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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 GRISELDA editing team, we talk about: Not making NARCOS all over again Letting go of the facts to keep things fresh Real-time language translation before its time Making the most of mentorship Doing the director's cut during the assembly The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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" Candle Cove, The No-End House and Butcher's Block. 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: Using score as your "tonal buoy" Turning the tables on the 2005 film of the same name Making a relationship sandwich How film is a director's medium where tv is a writer's medium Where a grumpy p.a. can influence the work The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs View the "augmented reality" version of The Rough Cut at Frame.IO 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 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: Looking Back to the Features Stuffies and stunt stuffies Chrome balls, laser pointers and the trouble with eyelines Being a contortionist on set and in the cutting room How Stu the Key Grip saved the day The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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: Putting together a proof of concept When Sean Penn texts his friends about you Taking notes from Spielberg and Scorsese Quietly doing sound design Who the real Maestro is The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer 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 reason to remake a movie Paging Tom Cross Making a musical vs a drama with music Watching the movie before making a single cut Getting real dancers to do the dance foley The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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: Trojan horse storytelling Staying away from the dark indigo blue territory Hilda and the traveling rug How it's tricky temping with jazz That first act...why is it always the first act The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer 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: Polishing up the Ektachrome Making a studio film for the first time Feeling the atmosphere in the cutting room Going all "Godard" with ADR Ways to make the telling of the tale interesting The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer 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 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: Going entertainment first, history lesson second Holding off on the V.O. until the end How sometimes subtitles are just funnier Turning 72, 48 and 36 frames into 24 The legend of Claire Simpson The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer 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: Keeping pace with a big movie Going back to the book for inner monologues Taking a page on projectors from Alan Bell Bringing back the birds from Mockingjay Coming into a scene later and leaving earlier The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic 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 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: Adding a character to give the film character Coming and going on the cutting crew Needle dropping Dolly The dailies delights of improv Taika Waititi - couch surfer The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Keep an eye on Holiday season "Special Offers" for Media Composer 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: Leaning into the love story When to cut to DiCaprio or DeNiro Scorsese's shooting style The structural perfection of Goodfellas Twelve cuts to completion The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Learn all about what's new with Avid Media Composer 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 benefits of being an amiable, affordable, and available editor Demonstrating your abilities to not edit Coming out of the Criterion closet Giving a hall pass to laugh early in the film How it takes an audience to complete a film The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer of your very own 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: Cribbing Kurosawa's Kagemusha Representing the audience in the cutting room Pressing pause on Pittsburgh in VFX meetings Dialing up Dune for the sound design Ahsoka Tano and the Shawshank Redemption 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 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 What We Do In The Shadows 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 Dave and Mo 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 DOGS editing team, we talk about: Overwriting the story by a half, so you can cut it down by a third Taking tonal adventures Stringing together "joke pods" Drug tripping just enough to earn a visit from the aliens The Quentin connection The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Hear Varun Viswanath ACE discuss editing the series BLINDSPOTTING 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: Making the handoff from one post crew to another Shooting sci-fi with an indie doc approach Exploring the themes of man v machine Editing room inspiration through better decoration Doing your homework on the director The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer 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 - S1/2 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: 24-hour cutting rooms Endearing dailies The beauty of Paint Tool sock puppets Keeping score on youthful tension Toning down the temp effects The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer of your very own Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors - David Webb and Robert Frost HIJACK 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. HIJACK 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 HIJACK 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 HIJACK In our discussion with HIJACK editors David Webb and Robert Frost, we talk about: Making the move to the editor's chair Telling tales in real time Cutting first, watching dailies later Serving up a visual sorbet Perfecting the practical effects in the cutting room The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear David Webb talk about cutting SEX EDUCATION Go get an Avid Media Composer of your very own 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: Keeping the sleuthing in sync Watching out for leaping lizards Making the most out of Africa How editors organize their refrigerators Going "IG Official" for laughs The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer of your very own 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: Using reality tv techniques for a sitcom Managing billions and billions of hours of footage Never making fun of the hero One assistant, no waiting Breaking down the big reveal The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Go get an Avid Media Composer of your very own 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 Gran Turismo 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: Going from Berg to Blomkamp Starting with score, but skipping SICARIO Gamer Vision The sight and sound duties of assistant editors Fighting back against the director The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Learn all about Avid's Media Composer for Students program Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube