GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid both came into the latest installment of the supernatural, super funny franchise having past experience with writer/director Jason Reitman. But whereas Nathan's work with Jason came from collaborating on feature films like GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), Shane's work with Jason was amidst his impressive body of work in the commercial world.
FROZEN EMPIRE sees the Spengler family returning to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
NATHAN ORLOFFNathan Orloff is known for his editing on TULLY (2018), PLAN B (2021), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021) and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023).
SHANE REIDAs a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics. He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington.
In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick. He recently cut the short film I’m on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals. Shane is currently co-editing Deadpool & Wolverine alongside editor Dean Zimmerman, ACE.
Editing Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireIn our discussion with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid, we talk about:
- How paying tribute to Ivan lead to a job that pays tribute to Ivan
- Being expeditious with the exposition
- Raising the stakes while staying funny
- Conquering the edit without clearly dividing it
- Less Mayor, more marshmallow
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