S24 - Ep 2 - Dope Thief - Film Editing

What does it mean to "edit for emotion" in a show built around crime, identity, and betrayal? Eric Litman knows — and his work on Dope Thief proves it.

Eric Litman returns to the cutting room — this time, with Robert “Skid” Skidmore and co-host Christopher Angel — to share how he approached the editorial storytelling in Apple TV+’s Dope Thief, a show that lives or dies by its tonal precision and dual-lead structure.

Guided by Chris’s thoughtful questions, the conversation digs into Eric’s instincts as an editor, the creative latitude he was given on the show, and the real collaboration that happens between editors, directors, and showrunners — all while serving a distinct visual and emotional tone.

🎞 How does an editor decide when to hold or cut away from a performance?
🧩 What does Eric look for when selecting alternate takes during tense scenes?
🧠 How does post shape the story, not just the footage?

Whether you’re a film editor yourself, a creative working in episodic TV, or just a fan of layered, propulsive storytelling — this episode is for you.

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