Mikkel E.G. Nielsen is the Oscar-nominated editor of Sound of Metal and a recent BAFTA and Critics Choice Awards winner for Best Editing. He’s a Copenhagen-based feature and commercial editor, previously known for his work on Beasts of No Nation, Madame Bovary and A Royal Affair.  In this episode we discuss: -how he approached the edit in Sound of Metal -creating empathy for an aggressive character -maintaining a toolkit of skills for use on any project -the joy of collaboration -Why there are never mistakes in the editing room For more information and supplemental video clips visit cuttingclass.fm . Connect with us on IG @cuttingclassediting Questions, Comments, Criticism: [email protected] To Support this podcast visit anchor.fm/cuttingclass/support Cutting Class is produced, hosted & edited by John McSwain --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cuttingclass/support