Art of the Cut

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with two of the three editors of Matthew Vaughn’s comedy/action film, Argylle. Joining us for today’s discussion are Tom Harrison-Read and Oscar-winning editor Lee Smith, ACE. Lee’s been on Art of the Cut several times including for Dunkirk, 1917, Dark Phoenix, and Spectre. Lee was nominated for a BAFTA for The Piano, for an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for Master and Commander. Nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA, and an ACE Eddie for The Dark Knight. Nominated for a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie for Inception. And he was nominated for a BAFTA and won an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for Dunkirk. Tom has edited Tomb Raider, In Darkness, and Children of the Corn. He’s also been an assistant editor or additional editor on lots of major tentpole films, including Wonder Woman 1984, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Captain Phillips, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Quantum of Solace. Make sure to check out the transcribed version of this interview with lots of great images and video - heck, you can read it AND listen at the same time - at borisfx.com/blog/aotc.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with the editors of the ACE Eddie nominated documentary, American Symphony. Sammy Dane steps into the edit chair for the first time. His previous films include assistant editing on After Shock, The Boy From Medellin, 16 Bars, and Hip Hop, the Songs that Shook America.  Jim Hession has cut Marina Amramovic: The Artist is Present, the TV series The Deep End, Philly D.A., and David Blaine: The Magic Way. And Fernando Villegas has cut HBO Boxing, Golden, The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts, and After Jackie. The film’s director - Matthew Heineman - is also credited as an editor on the film.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editor Laurent Sénéchal who is nominated for an Oscar for Best Editing and an ACE Eddie for his work on the Oscar Best Picture nominee, Anatomy of a Fall. His previous work - for the last nearly 20 years - has been in French and European TV and features.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editor Keith Fraase, about the Oscar Best Picture nominated film, “Past Lives.” Keith is also nominated for an ACE Eddie for Best Edited Dramatic Feature for the film. Keith’s past work includes the feature films: Knight of Cups, To the Wonder, Chappaquiddick, and Song to Song.  There's a lot of great exclusive and personalized visual content - timelines, screenshots of bins, WFH set-ups, etc. - on the blog, so you can read along there! borisfx.com/blog.aotc

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editors Geraud Brisson, ACE, and Daniel Martens about their ACE Eddie nomination for their episode - the finale of Lessons in Chemistry. The series was also edited by Matthew Barbato, Laura Zempel, ACE, Jack Cunningham, and Lilly Wild. Geraud was previously a guest on Art of the Cut to discuss CODA when it won the Oscar for Best Picture. His other projects include Camp X-Ray and the TV series Counterpart. He’s currently editing the TV series Shogun. Daniel edited the feature Katie’s Mom and episodes of the TV series Suits. He was an additional editor on the feature Captive and the TV series New Amsterdam.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with editor Jon Poll, and additional editor, Kheireddine El-Helou. They’ve joined us to talk about The Color Purple. Jon’s credits include Father of the Bride, Bombshell, The Greatest Showman, Meet the Fockers, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, among many others. Kheireddine has also been an additional editor on films like Father of the Bride and Blackhat, assistant editor on Power Rangers and Muppets Most Wanted, among others. If you want to read along and have access to great visual and multi-media support for this episode, check out borisfx.com/blog/aotc

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Hilda Rasula, ACE, about editing “American Fiction” which won the AFI’s Movie of the Year Award and was nominated for a Spirit Award, a Critic’s Choice award, a Golden Globe and the PGA for best picture and could be on the list for the Oscar. Hilda’s previous features include Moving On, Vengeance, French Exit and the TV series, Our Flag Means Death, among many other projects. Don't forget to follow along with the transcription which includes lots of great images and video clips and trailers at borisfx.com/blog/aotc

Yorgos Mavropsaridis, an accomplished editor, talks about his experience editing the film 'POOR THINGS', the role of music in the editing process, the use of color and black and white in the film, scripting and editing techniques, collaboration process, and the intersection of commercials and filmmaking.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with  Oscar-winning editor, Pietro Scalia, ACE about editing Michael Mann’s Ferrari. Scalia won the Oscar and an ACE Eddie for JFK. Was nominated for an Oscar and an ACE Eddie for Good Will Hunting.  Won a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie and was nominated for an Oscar for Gladiator. Won an Oscar and an ACE Eddie and was nominated for a BAFTA for Black Hawk Down. Nominated for another BAFTA for American Gangster. And was nominated for a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie for The Martian. Pietro has been on Art of the Cut before to discuss his work on The Martian and Alien Covenant. Pietro’s other work includes Solo: A Star Wars Story, and The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2.

Today on Art of the Cut, we’re talking with  BAFTA nominee, Mark Everson, about editing Wonka. Mark has edited both of the Paddington movies, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Johnny English Strikes Again. His TV work includes Tracey Ullman’s Show, The Toast of London, and his BAFTA nomination for The Mighty Boosh. Please check out the transcribed interview - with visuals - at borisfx.com/blog/aotc