Kirk Baxter
Academy Award–winning film editor known for high-profile features; joined this episode to discuss editing A House of Dynamite and his collaboration with Kathryn Bigelow.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 32min
David Fincher’s Editor Reveals The Key To Make ANY Edit Work
In this entertaining episode, Kirk Baxter, the editor behind David Fincher's films, discusses his editing style and collaboration. The topics covered include the importance of hiding blinks, choreographing fight scenes, using sound and music to guide edits, hooking the audience in the first 5 minutes, cutting with intention, and breaking down key scenes in 'The Killer' and 'Gone Girl'.
Oct 24, 2025 • 34min
Interview With "A House Of Dynamite" Editor Kirk Baxter & Supervising Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer Paul N.J. Ottosson
Join Academy Award winners Kirk Baxter, an esteemed film editor, and Paul N.J. Ottosson, a renowned sound designer, as they delve into their collaboration on A House of Dynamite. They share insights on the chaotic blend of overlapping dialogue and visual storytelling. Discover how they crafted powerful soundscapes by mixing real military sounds with thematic rumbles. The duo discusses the film's emotional impact and its provocative exploration of nuclear risks, revealing the creative tensions behind each scene.
