Episodes
Editor Joanne de Tora came up the ranks of the post production world, starting first as a PA at MTV and eventually finding her niche in gameshow editing. Joanne shares how she got her start and how things have evolved over her 25 year career in Hollywood.
Published 03/01/17
Sidney Wolinski, has a great respect for Directors in filmmaking and draws much of his influence from those he has worked for. Wolinski is an established editor that has worked on such beloved shows as The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, Sons of Anarchy and The Strain.
Published 03/01/17
Gary J. Tunnicliffe started in the United Kingdom as a Special Effects Makeup Artist and has worked on legendary horror films including Hellraiser (1987). Tunnicliffe specializes in special effects makeup. In this interview he talks about his techniques, the effects of CGI on the special effects makeup industry, and the importance of working cohesively with your production team. Tunnicliffe also shows viewers how he creates a character out of specialty materials. Watch his unique interview to...
Published 03/01/17
Listen as film and television actor, Matt Del Negro, discusses his 18-year career on the screen. He discusses auditioning techniques, his approach to acting, and his experience as a member on The Sopranos. Del Negro says that every actor should be aware the the ups and downs inherent in pursing their passion.
Published 03/01/17
Listen as Editor Michael Sale discusses his work on the movie Tammy (2014) staring Melissa McCarthy. Sale mentions the importance of looking at your work with new eyes and through a constantly evolving lens. He says that by teaching he has been able to keep up with new technologies, allowing him to stay competitive and confident when using new editing softwares. Meet Brian Olds, additional editor of Tammy (2014). Olds discusses the complexity of working on comedy films and the importance...
Published 03/01/17
Paul Hirsch, an Academy Award winning editor, has worked on films such as Mission: Impossible, Ray and Star Wars. Hirsch talks about his film influences and his experiences in the editing room. He is most well known for his work on the original Star Wars. Listen to this interview to gain insight on his editing process and his experience working with George Lucas.
Published 03/01/17
Meet Gary Goldman! Gary has worked as an Assistant Director and Director on successful shows such as Entourage and Shameless. In this interview, Gary talks about the managerial duties of an Assistant Director and his key responsibilities in delivering entertaining television. Listen to Gary as he talks about his start in the industry, his passion for his work, and his advice for aspiring filmmakers!
Published 03/01/17
Director Steve Anderson and DP Patrick Meade Jones discuss the making of This Last Lonely Place (2014). The film is a twisted, noir-drenched drive through the dark streets and back alleys of Los Angeles. The film was produced by Santana Films, and backed by the Humphrey Bogart Estate. Tune in to this interview to see how independent Director Steven Anderson and DP Patrick Meade Jones brought this film and other independent films to life. How We Make Movies is produced by the LA film...
Published 03/01/17
Jump into this interview with Actor Nicolas Cage and Director David Gordon Green as they discuss their work in the dramatic film Joe (2013). Joe is a film staring actor Nicolas Cage and Tye Sheridan. The story follows the unlikely relationship between of an ex-con and a 15-year-old boy. Cage talks about his process of creating and committing to his character, and working with Green. Director, David Gordon Green, discusses his adaptation of the novel, and the process of creating a film...
Published 03/01/17
In this interview Kirk Baxter explores his editing work in Gone Girl. Gone Girl, a film adaptation from the acclaimed novel, is a crime thriller set in a small town. The mystery begins when Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) realizes his wife (Rosamund Pike) has gone missing. The story slowly falls apart as Nick finds himself the main suspect of his wife’s murder investigation. Editor, Kirk Baxter, discusses his method for storytelling and his work with Director David Fincher.
Published 03/01/17
Meet Kevin Tent, the editor of Nebraska (2013), as he reviews the importance of pacing and rhythm for this film. Nebraska follows a father and his estranged son. The two journey from Montana to Nebraska to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize. Tent discusses working with director Alexander Payne and the process that went into making this black and white film. Kevin Tent also delves into his experience editing the film Sideways (2004) staring Paul Giamatti, his journey into the film...
Published 03/01/17
Editors John Roberts, Joe Leonard, and Doc Crotzer discuss their work on the hit musical television series, Glee. They discuss the complexity of editing a musical show. John, Joe and Doc also express the importance of engineering ways to capture the audience through the musical and nonmusical scenes in the unique show format. Listen to their stories on life before Glee, their favorite shows and the switch over to Avid.
Published 03/01/17
Steve Welch edited the pilot for both "New Girl" and "Ben and Kate". Steve is an editor on "New Girl" and has also edited other episodic comedy including "Men of a Certain Age" and "Malcolm in the Middle”. In this interview Steve talks about editing a hit TV show, his work processes and his favorite in TV and films! Tune in to hear some of the ins and outs of editing episodic comedy.
Published 03/01/17
Ryan has been editing "Modern Family" since cutting the pilot in 2009. She is an Emmy Award-winning editor with three nominations. Ryan realized early on that her passion was for cutting comedy and editing TV. She says that the best way to get into field of editing is to make every opportunity “your business.” Check out this interview to see Ryan’s history with editing, her love for comedy, and her personal editing style.
Published 03/01/17
Meet Josh Drisko, the editor of the popular TV comedy "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Drisko talks about his long-time dream of becoming a horror movie film editor and how his path changed when he was given the opportunity to contribute to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The show started as a short film idea written by Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton but later developed into a pilot shot on a digital camcorder. Josh has been editing the show since the pilot. Tune in to hear Josh...
Published 03/01/17
This interview features Sue Federman who has just won an Emmy for her editing work on “How I Met Your Mother.” Sue has been editing the show since 2005 and has cut every episode but three. Listen as Sue talks about her start in the business, editing comedy, and her creative process, and of course, her favorite shows!
Published 03/01/17
Meet Rusty Austin, he has spent the last six years as the Post Producer on Hell's Kitchen and before that worked on Nanny 911. Austin discusses the ins and outs of reality TV and what it takes to be in the business. He tells listeners that there are well over 6,000 tapes for Hell's Kitchen on a single season! This means that post production is cooking long after the cameras stop rolling. Learn how to get hired, how not to get fired and why working 27 days in a row can be necessary.
Published 03/01/17
Matt Ramsey, editor of "Scandal", talks about editing the pilot as well as his experiences editing the first two seasons of the highly acclaimed show. Ramsey also tells viewers how he got into the business and gives us his personal movie and TV favorites. Matt has also worked on all three of Shonda Rhimes shows, "Grey's Anatomy", "Private Practice" and “Scandal". Jump into this interview to learn more about Matt Ramsey and his work.
Published 03/01/17
Meet David Greenspan, editor of "Grey's Anatomy". David's thesis film from USC earned him a Palme d'Or Award from the Cannes Film Festival. David talks about his mentors, influences, and his work on the popular TV show. He also explores and explains the various roles he has held as Asst. Editor, Editor and Director. Watch this interview to see how David Greenspan’s diverse experience has honed his skills as a filmmaker.
Published 03/01/17
Meet Jay Gammill, Director of Free Samples, an independent feature film that rose to the top three independent films its first week on iTunes! Hear Jay talk about his five year filmmaking journey and the various steps he had to go through to get his film made and noticed. Go to iTunes to view Jay's film!
Published 03/01/17
Meet Marcus Dunstan, hollywood writer, as he discusses his relationship with the writing process and with collaborating partner Patrick Melton. Listen as Dunstan talks about his history in Hollywood, his sensibility to writing horror, how he collaborates with his partner and much more.
Published 03/01/17
Shaheed Qaasim is an Assistant Editor on the hit sitcom Modern Family. Shaheed tells viewers what it takes to become and sustain an editing position. He talks about his favorite parts of working on the funny tv show and the opportunities the show has afforded him. Check out Shaheed’s interview to learn more about his editing work, his love for comedy, and his mentors along the way!
Published 03/01/17
Follow this interview to listen to Arnold Shapiro, Academy Award winning documentarian. Shapiro is noticed for his television documentary "Scared Straight" and the acclaimed "Scared Silent: Exposing and Ending Child Abuse,” which holds the distinction of being the most watched non-news documentary special ever broadcast on American TV. Listen as Shapiro discusses his beginnings in the film industry, his philosophy on filmmaking, and his desire to make a difference through his work.
Published 03/01/17
Meet The Warren's! They're the family responsible for the special effects behind many of your favorite Hollywood blockbusters. The multi-generational Academy Award winners sit down for an exclusive with Moviola. They discuss their methodology behind using miniatures to create life-like scenarios imperative to making the director’s vision a reality. Join the family as they discuss their work with miniatures, explosions, and the crisis facing the visual effects industry.
Published 03/01/17
The Digital Image Technician or DIT is a relatively new role in Hollywood. Duck Grossberg (Digital Image Technician) and Doug Chamberlain (Director of Photography) delve into this interview to explain the ever changing technological changes in film and media production. Join them to gain insight on how this new position fits into the digital workflow of today.
Published 03/01/17