Licorice Pizza's Editor and DP On Breaking Rules with PTA

How Andy got his foot in the door as an editor and built his career

Using internal screenings to understand the flow of the movie

Process of using dailies to narrow down shots and discover problems

World building with specific choices of sound and specific details

Knowing when sequences work and focusing on the core of the film

Making decisions about what to cut and not being afraid to cut good stuff

Experimental cuts that emotionally worked despite not being in the script

Differences in the US vs. British film systems

Evolution of workflow and collaborative approach to shooting

PTA’s style of decisive and confident shooting

Processing, stock choice and lighting to create a 70’s look on film and the influence of American Graffiti

Challenges of a small crew, using family and keeping everyone safe during COVID

Breaking rules to embrace naturalism and imperfections