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Editor - Terilyn A. Shropshire, ACE TWISTERS editor Terilyn Shropshire has more than a few action movies under her belt, but those films mostly featured action in the style of man (or woman) vs. man; films like THE OLD GUARD and THE WOMAN KING.  This time Teri takes on Mother Nature in a film where the visual effects are front and center in the set pieces. A standalone "spiritual" sequel to TWISTER (1996), TWISTERS tells the story of scientist and storm chaser, Kate Cooper.  Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. TERILYN A. SHROPSHIRE, ACE Award-winning editor Terilyn A. Shropshire has risen to the pinnacle of the editing world over the course of her long career, consistently working on a broad range of films with the industry’s foremost filmmakers. Shropshire’s success spans many forms and mediums, and always accumulates accolades from both the industry and critics alike. Among Shropshire’s longtime collaborators is award-winning director/writer/producer Gina Prince-Bythewood, having worked with her closely since Bythewood’s classic debut, “Love & Basketball.” Shropshire most recently worked with Bythewood on “The Woman King,” for Sony’s Tristar Pictures. Among the many accolades Shropshire received for the film include an American Cinema Editors Eddie nomination for Best Edited Feature Film Drama Theatrical and winner for Outstanding Editing from the Black Reel Awards.  Other collaborations with Prince-Bythewood include the influential features “The Old Guard,” “Beyond the Lights,” and “The Secret Life of Bees.” Shropshire’s storied career also includes a number of films with long-time collaborator, Kasi Lemmons – the classic Southern drama “Eve’s Bayou,” along with “The Caveman’s Valentine,” “Talk to Me,” and “Black Nativity.” In 2019, Shropshire received an American Cinema Editors Eddie nomination for her work on Part 1 of Netflix’s four-part miniseries “When They See Us,” directed by Ava DuVernay. Shropshire earned an Emmy nomination for her Lifetime Achievement Award Tribute to Sidney Poitier for the 74th Annual Academy Awards and an ACE Eddie Award for the Jamie Foxx-starring crime drama, “Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story.” Teri serves on the Board of Governors at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Board of American Cinema Editors. Shropshire is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Diversity Committee of the Motion Picture Editor’s Guild. She is the recipient of the 2021 Sundance Institute/Adobe Mentorship Award for her commitment to supporting the future’s rising stars in the craft.  She earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Cinema at the University of Southern California. Editing TWISTERS In our discussion with TWISTERS editor Terilyn Shropshire, we talk about: Soundtracks for stormy weather Cyclonic oners A need for editorial amnesia "Teri-nadoes" The kiss that never came The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear Teri talk about his work on THE OLD GUARD and THE WOMAN KING See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editors - Susy Benaim and Todd Downing, ACE CLIPPED editors Susy Benaim and Todd Downing are no strangers to telling true stories about real-life characters, compelling and complicated real-life characters.  Those storytelling skills were put to the test for CLIPPED, a sordid soap opera about the day of reckoning for one of the NBA's most notorious owners. Created by showrunner Gina Welch and based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs, CLIPPED focuses on the downfall of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling (Ed O'Neill), amid the team's drive to win a championship under new coach Doc Rivers (Laurence Fishburne). SUSY BENAIM Susana Benaim is a Venezuelan Film and Television Editor best known for her work on THE DROPOUT on Hulu, NATIONAL TREAURE: EDGE OF HISTORY series for Disney+, and SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MADAM C.J. WALKER on Netflix.  Susy is currently a Junior Mentor for the ACE Diversity Mentorship Program, for which she was also a mentee a few years prior. She recently wrapped editing on the feature film HURRICANNA, directed by Francesca Gregorini. TODD DOWNING, ACE Todd Downing, ACE edits television series, films, and documentaries across a wide range of genres, from arthouse animation to slapstick comedy to documentaries about the Syrian civil war.  His credits include RUSSIAN DOLL, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, FRONTLINE, and MRS. AMERICA.  He’s worked in both the U.K. and the U.S.A., and has been nominated for three BAFTAS, an ACE Eddie, and won two Royal Television Society awards. Editing CLIPPED In our discussion with CLIPPED editors Susy Benaim and Todd Downing, we talk about: Developing a "doom scroll" Being objective with dailies Spending time with horrible people Gina hates jazz Making a basketball series without basketball The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear Todd talk about his work on MRS. AMERICA and RUSSIAN DOLL See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Dan Lebental ACE BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F editor Dan Lebental not only took on the daunting task of bringing back a beloved character that audiences haven't seen in thirty years, but he did it with one hand.  The other was working simultaneously on another Bruckheimer blockbuster, BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE.  With the help of his long-time assistant, Dawn Michelle King, and his trusty "embedded sound design" workflow, Dan was able to pull off making both films in fine style. BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F sees the titular hero return to Beverly Hills to aid his adult daughter after her life is threated when she gets too close to a crime ring being investigated by Axel's old friend, Billy Rosewood. DAN LEBENTAL Editor Dan Lebental ACE seems to be the man to call when it's time for big laughs and big action.  Aside from the many films Dan has done in the MCU, including IRON MAN, IRON MAN 2, ANT MAN, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, and SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, Dan's work can also be found in ELF, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. Editing BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F In our discussion with BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F editor Dan Lebental, we talk about: When an editor works both sides of the street Nailing the nostalgia notes Doing a deeper dive on embedded sound design Taking a logical look at the script Defining the 80's style of filmmaking The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Hear Dan talk about his work on; SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, ELF, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Viks Patel THE SYMPATHIZER editor Viks Patel was a fan of director Park Chan-wook long before they ever teamed up to work on their new MAX series.  But unbeknownst to Viks, the pair had actually worked together previously, in a sense, on SNOWPIERCER (2020). Viks edited the pilot for the series which Director Park exec produced.  Back together again on THE SYMPATHIZER, the two joined creative forces to bring Viet Thanh Nguyen's book to the small screen in a big way. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren't over. VIKS PATEL In addition to his work on THE SYMPATHIZER, Viks Patel won an Emmy® in 2008 for his work on TOP CHEF and was nominated for an Emmy® in 2020 for his work on OZARK.  Viks has also edited shows such as THE MORNING SHOW (2019), BATES MOTEL (2015-16) and LONGMIRE (2012-14). Editing THE SYMPATHIZER In our discussion with THE SYMPATHIZER editor Viks Patel, we talk about: Drama in the front, comedy in the back Voicing thoughts on voice overs The sweet soul sounds of seventies needle drops Sound designing the Saigon sequence RDJ on the sacred mystery of editing The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Hear Viks Patel talk about cutting Ozark Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor Sandra Adair, ACE and assistant editor Carissa Bronson HIT MAN editor Sandra Adair, ACE is no stranger to working with writer/director Richard Linklater.  The two first collaborated on Linklater's debut studio feature, DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993).  Over the next thirty years they would go on to make the "Before" trilogy - BEFORE SUNRISE (1995), BEFORE SUNSET (2004), BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013), as well as the over-a-decade-in-the-making BOYHOOD (2014), for which Sandra would receive an Oscar® nomination for Best Film Editing.  Someone else Sandra has had by her side in the cutting for several years is assistant editor Carissa Bronson, who first worked with Sandra on her documentary, THE SECRET LIFE OF LANCE LETSCHER (2017). The somewhat true story of HIT MAN tells the tale of Gary Johnson, who is a professor of psychology and philosophy at the University of New Orleans, while also working undercover with the New Orleans Police Department to assist in undercover sting operations. When Jasper, a fellow cop who portrays fake hitmen to solicit murder-for-hire confessions and payments from “customers,” is suspended, Gary is unwillingly ushered into the role. Gary quickly finds himself to be a natural in garnering solicitations, going so far as to research suspects in advance and tailor a unique persona for each one.  Things take a big turn for Gary when he meets Madison, a beautiful woman who tries to contract "Ron" (Gary) to kill her abusive husband. SANDRA ADAIR, ACE Sandra Adair is known for her work on BOYHOOD (2014), BERNIE (2012), SCHOOL OF ROCK (2003), and the cult classic DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993). Adair is also known for her work on the critically acclaimed 'Before' trilogy, BEFORE SUNRISE (1995), BEFORE SUNSET (2004) and BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013).  Adair made her directorial debut with the feature documentary, THE SECRET LIFE OF LANCE LETSCHER (2017). CARISSA BRONSON In addition to HIT MAN, Carissa Bronson is known for films such as LAST FLAG FLYING (2017) and WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE (2019). Editing HIT MAN In our discussion with the HIT MAN editing team of Sandra Adair and Carissa Bronson, we talk about: Lecturing Glen Powell Charting a course for success in the cutting room New Orleans needle drops Hit men vs assassins Editing away from L.A. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Michael Harte BECKHAM editor Michael Harte has quickly established himself as an editorial force to be reckoned with in the field of documentary filmmaking.  He received ACE Eddie and Emmy-nominations for cutting the astounding, THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (2018), and then followed that up with another Eddie nomination and an Emmy win for his work on STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE (2023). Despite the tremendous lore around him as an athlete and pop culture figure, few have gotten the chance to know the man behind the name — until now.  BECKHAM, a four-part documentary series, gives fans never-before-seen insights into who Beckham actually is.  The result is an unprecedented look at an icon who, despite spending nearly 30 years in the public eye, still has some surprises to share with the world. MICHAEL HARTE In addition to his work on BECKHAM, Michael Harte is known for THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (2018), DON'T F**CK WITH CATS: HUNTING AN INTERNET KILLER (2019) and STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE (2023). Editing BECKHAM In our discussion with BECKHAM editor Michael Harte, we talk about: Turning a football doc into a love triangle Killing one bird with two stones in the cutting room The gamut of how documentary directors take part in their projects Being creatively contrarian with archival content Having a watch battle with Beckham The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Peter H. Oliver BABY REINDEER editor Peter Oliver had just one word to describe Richard Gadd's script when he first read it.  That word was "wow"!  Viewers of the hit Netflix series can certainly relate to that reaction as the show has resonated with audiences for its ability to delicately blend humor and pathos. Created by and starring Richard Gadd, BABY REINDEER is adapted from Gadd's autobiographical one-man show.  It tells the story of aspiring comedian Donny Dunn, who works as a bartender in a London pub.  One fateful day, Donny offers a cup of tea to a customer, Martha, to cheer her up.  Martha develops a strong attachment to Donny and starts coming to the bar every day.  Her fascination and attraction to Donny rapidly descends into Martha harassing Donny online and in person. PETER H. OLIVER Prior to his work on BABY REINDEER, Peter Oliver's editing talents were on display in series such as THE BILL (2005-09), BAD EDUCATION (2013), RED DWARF (2016-17), and GOLDIE'S OLDIES (2021).  Peter's work can next be seen in the upcoming Netflix series, ERIC (2024) starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Editing BABY REINDEER In our discussion with BABY REINDEER editor Peter Oliver, we talk about: The overwhelming aspect of group Zoom interviews Finding darkness in the lightness, and lightness in the darkness Letting the lyrics be the subtext Pushing in, in post The subtle stitching of three-sixty shots The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the Rough Cut come to life over at the Frame.io blog See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher The Fall Guy editing team of editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher once again find themselves in the cutting room of a David Leitch action spectacular.  With this film being the fifth the trio has worked on together; their postproduction process is like a highly coordinated stunt sequence. THE FALL GUY, directed by David Leitch from a script written by Drew Pearce, is loosely based on the 1980's TV series about a stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter.  The film version follows a stuntman (Ryan Gosling) working on his ex-girlfriend's (Emily Blunt) directorial debut action film, only to find himself involved in a conspiracy surrounding the film's lead actor (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). ELÍSABET RONALDSDÓTTIR, ACE Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is an award winning tv and film editor, who has worked on over 50 feature films, television programs, documentaries, as well as animated features. She is best known for her collaborations with film directors David Leitch for BULLET TRAIN (2023), JOHN WICK (2014), ATOMIC BLONDE (2017), DEADPOOL 2 (2018) and Baltasar Kormákur for JAR CITY (2006), THE SEA (2002) and CONTRABAND (2012).  Although Elísabet edited various movies throughout her career, she developed international recognition for her ability to balance humor and seriousness in action features. She built her international prominence by editing CONTRABAND (2012) and later JOHN WICK (2014), which also began her career-long partnerships with Baltasar Kormákur and David Leitch. She first started in the industry by editing Icelandic tv programs, shows, and films. Elísabet is also actively participating and changing the industry. She is a founding member and two-term inaugural chairwoman of Women in Film & Television Iceland (WIFT Iceland). In addition, Elísabet has sat on the Icelandic Producers Guild board and served for two years as chairwoman of The Icelandic Film & TV Academy in 2005 and 2006. Since 2007 Elísabet has been a board member of the prominent Filmmakers at Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF). Born and raised in Reykjavik Iceland, Elísabet is graduate of the London Film School. MATT ABSHER Assistant editor Matt Absher has been Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir's right hand man in the cutting room for seven films spanning eleven years.   In addition to their most recent work on David Leitch's THE FALL GUY, the two collaborated on; THE MISSIONARY (2013), JOHN WICK (2014), ATOMIC BLONDE (2017), DEADPOOL 2 (2018), SHANG-CHI and THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (2021) and KATE (2021).  Aside from his work with Elísabet, Matt has also assisted editors such as Stephen Mirrione on THE INFORMANT! (2009) and Nick Monsour on NOPE (2022). Editing THE FALL GUY In our discussion with The Fall Guy editing team of editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher, we talk about: Defining David Leitch Intercutting to the chase Taming a triad of tones Syncing split screens Voice over and out The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out Frame.io for the "Rough Cut Blog Spectacular" See what's new with Avid Media Composer Listen to Elísabet discuss cutting BULLET TRAIN Check out Elísabet's talk with her co-editors from SHANG-CHI and THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Jake Roberts, ACE CIVIL WAR editor Jake Roberts ACE is back once again in the cutting room with writer/director Alex Garland for a sequel of sorts to their 2022 feature, MEN.  Although MEN was their first foray into collaborating on a feature, Jake and Alex first worked together on the 2020 FX mini-series, DEVS. Written and directed by Alex Garland (EX MACHINA, MEN), CIVIL WAR follows a team of journalists traveling across the United States during a civil war fought between an authoritarian federal government and several regional factions. The cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno and Nick Offerman. JAKE ROBERTS, ACE After his work on 2012's CITADEL, 2013's STARRED UP, 2014's THE RIOT CLUB, and 2015's BROOKLYN, Roberts earned an Oscar nomination for Best Film Editing for his work on 2016's HELL OR HIGH WATER starring Chris Pine. The movie also garnered him a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award. Roberts then cut 2018's OUTLAW KING for Netflix directed by David Mackenzie. He then began collaborating with director Alex Garland, editing his 2020 miniseries DEVS and 2022 film MEN.  Jake is currently putting the finishing touches on Fede Alvarez's upcoming ALIEN: ROMULUS for 20th Century Studios. Editing CIVIL WAR In our discussion with Civil War editor Jake Roberts ACE, we talk about: The non-linear editing benefits of a linear production Depoliticizing a political thriller The unsettling sound of silence How tension can affect retention The skill of slotting in stills The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the Rough Cut come to life over at the Frame.io blog See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor Michael Ruscio, ACE and assistant editor Josh Carley The 3 BODY PROBLEM editing team of editor Michael Ruscio, ACE and assistant editor Josh Carley collaborated for the first time to take on arguably the biggest episode of the Netflix adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi novel.  Helmed by former GAME OF THRONES showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Wiess, 3 BODY PROBLEM masterfully blends multiple genres, including action, fantasy and psychological thriller. The wheels of 3 BODY PROBLEM are set in motion when Ye Wenjie, an astrophysicist who sees her father beaten to death during a struggle session in the Chinese Cultural Revolution, is conscripted by the military. Due to her scientific background, she is sent to a secret military base in a remote region. Her decision at the base to respond to contact from an alien planet implicates a group of scientists in the present day, forcing them to confront humanity's greatest threat. MICHAEL RUSCIO, ACE Michael Ruscio began his editing career making films with independent mavericks Alan Rudolph and Robert Altman.  He has enjoyed editing some of the top dramatic shows of the past twenty years, including The Sopranos, Homeland, Dexter, House of Cards and Six Feet Under, where he first met Rodrigo Garcia, for whom he edited the film Raymond & Ray.  Recent work featuring Michael's talents include Pieces of Her, Your Honor, Carnival Row, Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves, and Hulu’s Catch-22.  Ruscio was nominated for an ACE Eddie Award for the finale of Six Feet Under and won the 2009 Eddie for the pilot of True Blood.  He created a workshop for the American Film Institute on the art of editing which he also taught at the Los Angeles Film School. Additionally, he has directed multiple episodes of the HBO series True Blood and his short film In Order of Appearance received ensemble and individual acting awards during its festival run.  He is currently editing the upcoming Amazon series Butterfly. JOSH CARLEY Josh Carley started his editing career in his home state of Louisiana, where he cut short films, trailers, EPKs, web pieces, local commercials, music videos, and a large array of other kinds of projects. His work led him to projects with other local filmmakers, and projects for SYFY, Lifetime, and Hallmark.  In 2018 Josh moved to Los Angeles where he still resides with his wife and kids. He’s had the privilege on working as Assistant Editor on such shows as Amazon’s Utopia and The Terminal List, FX’s The Old Man, and Apple TV’s Truth Be Told.  In addition to 3 Body Problem, his most recent work can be seen in the upcoming final season of The Umbrella Academy. Editing 3 BODY PROBLEM In our discussion with the 3 BODY PROBLEM editing team of Michael Ruscio and Josh Carley, we talk about: Doubling down on dialogue to deliver the action Slicing through the VFX work Taking a different angle on the same scene Sound advice for assistants Transcontinental cutting rooms The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out Frame.io for the "Rough Cut Blog Spectacular" See what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube