Pictured: The main gate at Paramount Pictures. It may seem impossible to get to the other side of any movie studios’ walls and into scripted …
Ep71: To Assist or Not to Assist…That Is the Question (pt 2) | with Wellington Harrison
Today’s episode is part 2 of two-part case study (click here for part 1) that dives deep into the question that plagues so many trying …
Ep70: To Assist or Not to Assist…That Is the Question (pt 1) | with Chris Cavanagh
Today’s episode is part 1 of two-part case study (click here for part 2) that dives deep into the question that plagues so many trying …
Ep69: Cobra Kai…Inside the Edit Suite | with Jon Hurtwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg
Have you ever wanted be a fly on the wall in the edit suite of a high profile tv show to see what it’s really …
Ep62: [CASE STUDY] Transitioning to Scripted Television | with Len Ciccotello
Len Ciccotello is an editor literally at the top of his specific craft: Video content marketing. This includes documentary shorts, long-form behind-the-scenes making-of documentaries, and …
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 & …
Dear Zack: “Is pursuing feature film editing worth it given the sacrifices?”
(Author’s Note: If you’d like to submit a question for an upcoming article, don’t hesitate to reach out and send me a message. I read …
Ep50: EditFest 2018 Panel “The Extended Cut: How to Survive and Thrive In Editorial”
This bonus episode is a raw recording of my recent appearance at the wonderful event Editfest in Los Angeles where I was on a panel …
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?
Dear Hollywood…We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.
For those of us in Hollywood working behind computers in dark rooms for a living, will there ever come a time when we realize it’s counterproductive, unhealthy, and downright dangerous to work insane hours at the expense of our health and our creativity simply for the sake of our jobs?
Dear Zack: “I’m having trouble finding work and want to make sure I’m doing everything I can to better my chances…”
Martina inquires about the steps she can take care to increase her chances of finding the right job as a film editor.
Ep45: How to Build a Career You’re Proud Of | with Robert Hardy
Click to Download Audio If you work in a creative industry, you probably already know how difficult it can be to just making a living. …
Ep44: How to Tell Good Stories | with Jeff Bartsch
Click to Download Audio If you do creative work for a living, you’re a storyteller. It doesn’t matter if you’re a film editor like me …
The Four Types of Creative Jobs (and The Secret To Knowing Which Is the Perfect Fit For You)
Click to Download Audio If you intend to climb the career ladder straight to the top, step #1 is understanding the four different types of …
Ep41: How to Master “Offline” Networking at Live Events | with Camille Virginia
Click to Download Audio Let’s face it…creative people like us are a bit weird. Being socially awkward is just part of the package. Sitting in …