AOTC
A Haunting in Venice
23 minute read
Should you do the research on an adapted movie or not? How do you set-up a jumpscare? How do you deal with a director that's also the star?
Editing at Its Best
Art of the Cut
Steve Hullfish delves into the wonderful world of film and TV with top editors on the biggest projects.
AOTC
Gran Turismo
33 minute read
What is cubist editing? How many frames are in the perfect "burst cut?" And why a Moby song from "Heat" ended up in Gran Turismo.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Sep 14, 2023
AOTC
30th Anniversary of The Fugitive with director, Andrew Davis
17 minute read
A dive into the crazy transition days between cutting on flatbeds and cutting non-linear. The Fugitive was on the bleeding edge of that. Plus...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Sep 7, 2023
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Oppenheimer
46 minute read
Jennifer Lame, ACE, and her team discuss the paradox of cutting a non-linear film in a linear way, and the joys of collaborating with director...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 31, 2023
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Succession
22 minute read
Editors Ken Eluto, ACE, Jane Rizzo, ACE, and William Henry, ACE discuss judging award-worthy editing, how the show's handheld aesthetic affects the...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 24, 2023
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Triple Emmy-nominee Stephanie Filo, ACE
27 minute read
Triple Emmy-nominee (in 2023 alone) Stephanie Filo, ACE discusses the editing community, using sound to enhance emotion and editing at the speed of...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 17, 2023
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THE WHITE LOTUS
22 minute read
Heather Persons, ACE and John Valerio, ACE discuss the value of being on location, the reason music sometimes drops in perfectly on a scene and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 10, 2023
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Joy Ride
34 minute read
Nena Erb, ACE discusses working with first-time directors, managing ad-libs, transitioning from unscripted, and managing emotional moments amid the...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 3, 2023
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Barbie
44 minute read
Nick Houy, ACE, and the post team discuss the montage that made their family members famous and matching the open of "2001: A Space Odyssey" to...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 27, 2023
AOTC
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning
42 minute read
Eddie Hamilton, ACE, discusses the process of getting a 4-hour editor's cut down to 2:36, the scenes that were reshot after audience previews & more!
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 20, 2023
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Fast X
34 minute read
Kelly Matsumoto, ACE and Dylan Highsmith discuss how to make the impossible seem real, how to triple-cut action, and letting emotion drive story.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 13, 2023
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Asteroid City
30 minute read
Oscar-nominated editor Barney Pilling, ACE discusses finding Wes Anderson's "metronome" and the value of creating a storyreel for an entire movie.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 6, 2023
AOTC
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
30 minute read
A deep-dive into the editing of an animated feature like no other. The process, the storytelling and a bunch of amazing details you won't believe!
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 29, 2023
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Andor
37 minute read
A discussion touching on finding truth in a fantastic universe, the interconnectedness of Star Wars stories, and the value of in-person collaboration.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 22, 2023
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The Last of Us
58 minute read
Tim Good, ACE, and Emily Mendez discuss the role of empathy in editing and how shot selection increased tension, emotion, and connection.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 15, 2023
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Wednesday
27 minute read
Jay Prychidny, CCE, and Ana Yavari discuss working with director Tim Burton, how to be in Wednesday's POV, and transitioning between tonal shifts.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 8, 2023
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Poker Face
30 minute read
A discussion of finding the truth in the performance, teaching an audience how to watch a show, cutting without music, and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 1, 2023
AOTC
Star Trek: Picard
36 minute read
Editor Drew Nichols discusses how being a drummer helped with rhythm, being in a band helped with creative collaboration and the magic of...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
May 25, 2023
Art of the Cut
BEEF
28 minute read
Empathizing with flawed characters, using shot sizes to set up character relationships, and collaborating to shape the story throughout the series.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
May 18, 2023
AOTC
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3
31 minute read
Fred Raskin, ACE and Greg D'Auria discuss the power of a single shot, how an editor almost saved several hundred million dollars, and much more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
May 11, 2023
Art of the Cut
Navalny - Oscar-winning doc
42 minute read
The editorial choices in constructing the Oscar-winning documentary. From the stunning opening question to crafting a Hollywood-style sting call.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
May 4, 2023
Art of the Cut
AIR
22 minute read
Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg, ACE talks about scoring with temp score, knowing when to break the 180 rule, and how an editor becomes a...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Apr 27, 2023
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Chevalier
34 minute read
Working with musical performances, the value of mentorship, how a great codebook presents a positive image for your post team, and dealing with...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Apr 20, 2023
AOTC
A Good Person
23 minute read
Dan Schalk, ACE deep-dives into topics like jumpcutting, the use of minimal music, using cards on a wall, and adjusting the temperature of...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Apr 13, 2023
Art of the Cut
John Wick: Chapter 4
28 minute read
Editor Nathan Orloff discusses the films that inspired the action and editing of John Wick: Chapter 4, and the editing test he needed to pass.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Apr 6, 2023
Art of the Cut
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
42 minute read
"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard." Actors love this line, but it might be more true for editors. Pacing, Rhythm, stylistic choices, and even research.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Mar 30, 2023
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Scream VI
25 minute read
Jay Prychidny explains how horror films use sound, how to construct an effective jump cut and how to make repetitive actions more compelling.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Mar 23, 2023
Art of the Cut
The Menu
21 minute read
Chris Tellefsen, ACE describes films that inspired this film and serve as a muse; how he judges editing for awards season; and the power of reaction...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Mar 16, 2023
Art of the Cut
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
31 minute read
Having editors on-set to create a probability storm, find truth in mythology and family, and the advantages of having VFX backgrounds on a Marvel...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Mar 2, 2023
Art of the Cut
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
31 minute read
Editor Amy Foote on juggling emotional, artistic, and structural decisions in the creation of the Oscar-nominated documentary.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Feb 23, 2023
Art of the Cut
Fire of Love
27 minute read
The film's editors discuss the importance of montage, narration that helps create tone, and the power of revealing the ending at the beginning.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Feb 21, 2023
Art of the Cut
All Quiet on the Western Front
28 minute read
BAFTA & ACE Eddie nominee Sven Budelmann on the power of the 2-shot, creating dynamics to keep a scene from getting boring, and the role of...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Feb 16, 2023
Art of the Cut
A Man Called Otto
50 minute read
Oscar-nominee Matt Chesse, ACE talks about collaborating with his director, the art of taking a note, and how he judges editing for Oscars & ACE...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Feb 9, 2023
Art of the Cut
Devotion
28 minute read
Billy Fox, ACE, on editing in Premiere, working remotely with his asst. editor, and why monitor placement for Evercast made it feel like he was in...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Feb 2, 2023
Art of the Cut
Emancipation
16 minute read
Oscar-winning film editor Conrad Buff, ACE, discusses the challenges and freedom of cutting with sparse dialogue, pacing on both a macro and micro...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jan 26, 2023
Art of the Cut
Empire of Light
22 minute read
Oscar-winning editor Lee Smith, ACE, on reteaming with director Sam Mendes, why you need a good reason to cut, and performance choices.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jan 19, 2023
Art of the Cut
Yellowstone
53 minute read
Chad Galster, ACE, on editing Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923, how being a reality TV editor helps in scripted series, and a journey into methodology.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jan 12, 2023
Art of the Cut
The Fabelmans
16 minute read
Steven Spielberg's longtime editors Michael Kahn, ACE, and Sarah Broshar, discuss the collaboration process on his most personal film.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jan 5, 2023
Art of the Cut
Avatar: The Way of Water
32 minute read
Editors Stephen Rivkin & John Refoua, ACE, on the complexities of creating an Avatar film including performance captures, template phase and final...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Dec 29, 2022
Art of the Cut
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
23 minute read
Bob Ducsay, ACE, on editing through twists and turns, the advantages of working with writer/director Rian Johnson, and balancing ensemble casts.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Dec 22, 2022
Art of the Cut
Babylon
18 minute read
Oscar-winner Tom Cross, ACE, on collaborating with director Damien Chezelle again, frenzied pacing, editing to music, and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Dec 16, 2022
Art of the Cut
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
28 minute read
Editors Holly Klein and Ken Schretzmann, ACE, on what they learned editing the Oscar-winning director's stop-motion retelling of the classic tale.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Dec 8, 2022
Art of the Cut
The Banshees Of Inisherin
24 minute read
Oscar-winning editor Mikkel E.G. Nielsen, ACE, discusses what it was like to work on writer/director Martin McDonagh's latest film about lifelong...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Dec 1, 2022
Art of the Cut
Moonage Daydream
25 minute read
Writer/director/editor Brett Morgen discusses what it was like to conceptualize and execute his widely-acclaimed cinematic documentary on David Bowie.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Nov 18, 2022
Art of the Cut
Barbarian
40 minute read
Writer/director Zach Chegger and editor Joe Murphy discuss the horror flick that's gone viral, their favorite cuts, using temp scores, and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Nov 10, 2022
Art of the Cut
Black Adam
37 minute read
Editors John Lee and Mike Sale, ACE, on what it was like working on the VFX-packed film, keeping pace with tons of dailies, and working with pre-viz.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Nov 4, 2022
Art of the Cut
Behind the Scenes at SNL's Short Form Videos
38 minute read
Brothers Sean and Ryan McIlraith on what it's like editing the digital shorts we all love, breaking down the time crunch, and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Oct 28, 2022
Art of the Cut
Amsterdam
22 minute read
Jay Cassidy, ACE, on his partnership with director David O. Russell, what it was like editing his latest film, and how he attacks dailies.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Oct 20, 2022
Art of the Cut
Tár
14 minute read
Editor Monika Willi on working on the Cate Blanchett tour de force, the physicality of editing, and when to keep an audience in the dark.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Oct 13, 2022
Art of the Cut
Don't Worry Darling
14 minute read
Affonso Gonçalves, ACE, on what it was like working with director Olivia Wilde on her latest film, musicality in editing, and building tension.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Oct 6, 2022
Art of the Cut
The Woman King
29 minute read
Terilyn Shropshire, ACE, on editing the historical epic based on true events, tackling fight sequences, and capturing the humanity of the characters.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Sep 29, 2022
Art of the Cut
Prey
28 minute read
Angela Catanzaro, ACE, on editing on the newest Predator film, the power of silence, and why she likes being on the mix stage.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Sep 15, 2022
Art of the Cut
Thirteen Lives
19 minute read
Editor James Wilcox, ACE, on the role of the documentary style approach to director Ron Howard's film about the underwater rescue that captured the...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Sep 9, 2022
Art of the Cut
The Gray Man
32 minute read
Editor Jeff Groth, ACE, discusses teaming up with the Russo Brothers once again, how he organizes insane amounts of action-packed footage, and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Sep 1, 2022
Art of the Cut
Bullet Train
16 minute read
Editor Elisabet Ronnaldsdótir, ACE, on what it was like working on her latest action film, being willing to push creatively, and breaking the 180...
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 25, 2022
Art of the Cut
Nope
34 minute read
Editor Nicholas Monsour on the collaborative nature of director Jordan Peele, experimenting, and the importance of music.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 18, 2022
Art of the Cut
Severance
19 minute read
The Emmy-nominated editors of AppleTV+ critically-acclaimed series on intercutting, director Ben Stiller's vision, and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 11, 2022
Art of the Cut
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Series
26 minute read
The editors of Obi Wan Kenobi discuss cutting epic fight scenes and the role sound effects play to create the Star Wars world.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Aug 4, 2022
Art of the Cut
The Bear
30 minute read
The two editors from this summer's breakout hit on the fast-paced kitchen life, having fun with music, and working with overlapping dialogue.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 28, 2022
Art of the Cut
Where the Crawdads Sing
31 minute read
Alan Edward Bell, ACE, on editing book adaptations, recognizing what an audience wants or needs, and working with a women-led team.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 22, 2022
Art of the Cut
Elvis
20 minute read
Baz Luhrmann's long-time editing team on what it's like to collaborate with the director, the power of intent, and cutting together montages.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 14, 2022
Art of the Cut
Winning Time - The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
20 minute read
The editing team from HBO's fast-paced drama series discusses creative freedom, taking risks, and musical choices.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jul 7, 2022
Art of the Cut
Lightyear
21 minute read
Long-time Pixar editor on the differences between animation versus live-action, the sheer amount of time each film takes, and working fast.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 30, 2022
Art of the Cut
CODA
20 minute read
The subtle differences between editing ASL scenes versus hearing ones on this year’s Best Picture winner. Plus how the film found its voice and more.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 23, 2022
Art of the Cut
Jurassic World: Dominion
19 minute read
Oscar-winner on the importance of timing, editing action sequences using your imagination, and working remotely on the epic end to the franchise.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 20, 2022
Art of the Cut
Top Gun: Maverick
21 minute read
Find out what it was like to edit the blockbuster and why it marks the return of the movie theater-going experience.
Steve Hullfish, ACE
Jun 13, 2022
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