Want to know what conversations really happen in the edit suite of major television shows like Cobra Kai? Get an honest look in this interview with the Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg.
Ep62: [CASE STUDY] Transitioning to Scripted Television | with Len Ciccotello
Learn how documentary and special features editor Len Ciccotello transitioned to working in scripted television using just a few simple steps.
Ep59: The Craft of Film Composing (And Working with Composers) | with Joseph Trapanese
Learn from master composer Joe Trapanese the craft of film composition, how he broke into the business, and most importantly how to work and collaborate with composer.
Ep58: How to Get a Script Made In Hollywood | with Kyle Long
Kyle Long is a Hollywood feature film and television writer, producer, and the showrunner of the recent limited series ‘Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac & …
Ep57: Pursuing Your Passion With Authenticity (And No Apologies) | with Dr Noah Arnold
Dr Noah’s Ark is one of the most unique veterinary clinics in the United States. Learn how it became that way with founder Dr Noah Arnold.
Dear Hollywood: We’re Not “Lucky to Be Here”…You’re Lucky to Have Us
Those of us working in the filmmaking industry are willing to put up with ridiculous (and deadly) working conditions that few other industries would deem acceptable. But the much deeper question is: Why?
5 Things Every Editor Can Do To Build Trust and Keep Clients
Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote for the site Frame.io titled “5 Things Every Editor Can Do To Build Trust and …
Ep48: Feeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David Mead
People don’t buy what you do, they buy WHY you do it. Learn how to define and find your own unique why with ‘Find Your Why’ author David Mead.
Ep45: How to Build a Career You’re Proud Of | with Robert Hardy
Learn how to confront the barriers holding you back not only from being successful but also from having a career you can be proud of with ‘Filmmaker Freedom’ founder Robert Hardy.
Ep44: How to Tell Good Stories | with Jeff Bartsch
If you’re a storyteller you MUST understand the fundamental components of every great story. Learn from ‘Story Greenlight’ founder and Hollywood film editor Jeff Bartsch.
The Four Types of Creative Jobs (and The Secret To Knowing Which Is the Perfect Fit For You)
If you intend to climb the career ladder straight to the top, step #1 is understanding the four different types of creative jobs. Only once you understand where your job fits in can you then reframe your perspective to get the most out of every opportunity (or know if it’s time to bail out).
Ep43: How to Optimize Your Finances As a Freelancer or Small Business Owner | with Sylvia Inks
Stop wasting time with bills and invoices and focus on your most important creative work by organizing and automating your personal and small business finances.
Ep41: How to Master “Offline” Networking at Live Events | with Camille Virginia
No matter how socially awkward you might be, networking in the “real world” is a skill you must master to be successful. Learn how in this interview.
The Socially Awkward Introvert’s Guide to Networking with Industry “Experts”
There’s a lot more to landing your next dream job than having “great skills.” Learn how to become a networking ninja so the right people know you exist.
Ep40: Breaking “Bad” From Assistant to Editor | with Kelley Dixon, ACE (pt 2)
In part 2 of our conversation today we dive as deep as I’ve ever gone into all of the steps necessary to climb from the bottom of the ladder to the top in Hollywood. We go over all the details of Kelley’s “overnight success story” where it took her just short of 20 years of being an assistant editor before exploding onto the scene with Breaking Bad.