Be nice. Could it possibly be that simple? In Hollywood, it seems “nice guys finish last” – untrue. Jesse Averna shows us how compassion leads to success.
Ep104: How to Keep Working As An Editor (After You’ve Made the Transition From AE) | with Susan Vaill, ACE
Director, editor, and mentor Susan Vaill, ACE discuss with Zack Arnold, ACE the many pitfalls, politics, and unanswered questions that must be answered once a new editor has made the transition from being an assistant.
Ep102: How to Create Your Own Opportunities to Pursue Dream Projects | with Richard Sanchez
Assistant editor Richard Sanchez found himself working on the same projects over and over that led his career nowhere. Then Richard decided it was time to create career opportunities instead of wait for them.
Ep100: What Five Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Living | with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Dr. David Fajgenbaum has survived not one but FIVE near-death experiences, and his mindset to persevere can teach us a lot about how to better approach our own challenges in life.
Ep90: How to Stay Productive (and Stop Procrastinating) During Your Next Hiatus | with Debby Germino
You think you’ll get a million things done during your next hiatus…then when it comes you get nothing done. Learn how to be more productive during your next hiatus from film/tv editor Debby Germino.
Ep89: How to Become a Production Assistant (and Keep Getting Hired) | with Aaron Schmidt
Learn the steps to “break in,” get noticed, build the right relationships, and become a production assistant in Hollywood from Cobra Kai PA Aaron Schmidt.
Ep85: Mentorship, Networking, and Surviving Hollywood Blockbusters | with Dody Dorn, ACE
Academy-nominated editor Dody Dorn, ACE shares her insights on mentorship as well as her candid story about transforming her health and her mindset to survive the brutal realities of editing blockbuster films.
Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes
Michael Kammes is a production & post-production workflow master and a business developer. He has also fought a lifelong battle with depression.
Ep81: “It’s All About Who You Know” Is Not a Valid Excuse | with Evita Yuepu Zhou
Learn how to network and build the right relationships, even if you don’t know anyone…or in Evita’s case didn’t even speak English well to start.
Ep80: How to Avoid Getting Pigeonholed, The ‘Concentric Circles of Networking’ & More | with Doc Crotzer, ACE
Here’s a hard truth few are willing to admit: Pigeonholing is not an accident. As frustrating as it might be to believe, “I keep getting …
Ep79: Balancing Health, Happiness, & Hollywood (and the Consequences When You Don’t) | with Roger Barton
Roger Barton has edited and worked on some of the most iconic films of a generation such as Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, World War Z, …
Ep76: Transitioning to Scripted Television (Without Becoming an AE) | with Phil Habeger & Toni Ann Carabello
Becoming an AE (assistant editor) isn’t the only path to editing scripted television. Learn more in my conversation with experienced reality editors Phil Habeger and Toni Ann Carabello as they explore their options.
Ep73: “I’m Not Going to Let the Business Kill Me” | with Fil Eisler
Learn how award-winning composer Fil Eisler completely transformed his 24/7 workaholic lifestyle from unhealthy to running a marathon.
Ep72: Everyone Can Be a Ninja | with Akbar Gbajabiamila
Learn how to overcome the mental barriers, limiting beliefs, and excuses that are standing between you and your dreams with the host of American Ninja Warrior Akbar Gbajabiamila.
Ep71: To Assist or Not to Assist…That Is the Question (pt 2) | with Wellington Harrison
Choosing between the assist editing route vs the editing route is not an easy choice. Learn why becoming an indie editor is the best route for Wellington Harrison in part 2 of this podcast interview.