LICORICE PIZZA editor, Andy Jurgensen has worked with director Paul Thomas Anderson since their time together on INHERENT VICE (2014).  At that time, Andy was first assistant editor to Leslie Jones ACE.  From there Andy served as associate editor to Dylan Tichenor ACE on Anderson's PHANTOM THREAD (2017).  In addition to his work with Paul Thomas Anderson, Andy has also served as an assistant editor on a number of films with director, Jay Roach, including THE CAMPAIGN (2012), TRUMBO (2015) and BOMBSHELL (2019).

Set in the San Fernando Valley in the early 1970's, LICORICE PIZZA is a semi-biographical film that tells the tale of Gary Valentine (Cooper Hoffman), a 15 year-old actor-turned-entrepreneur who becomes infatuated with 25 year-old Alana Kane (Alana Haim).  Despite rejecting his romantic overtures due to their age difference, Alana can't deny Gary's charisma and charm.  Realizing her life is more interesting with Gary in it, Alana becomes partners with Gary in his burgeoning waterbed business.

In our discussion with LICORICE PIZZA editor, Andy Jurgensen we talk about:

• Rising up the ranks from assistant to lead editor
• Working in a hybrid film and digital workflow
• The unique processes of director Paul Thomas Anderson
• How to cut a film without a strong plot to guide you
• Breaking the rules of needle drops to establish an era

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