Becoming an editor is more than just learning software and improving your skills. You must listen intently, speak up for yourself, and seek guidance and feedback from others with more experience.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Grant Vance speaks with editors J. Kathleen Gibson, Joaquin Elizondo, Shelly Westerman, and Payton Koch to discuss:

Their journeys to become editors

All the things Shelly taught Payton as his mentor

Starting as an assistant editor and learning from others

Putting yourself out there and communicating what your goals are 

Paying it forward - helping their assistant editors grow and succeed

Working across different genres

Having over 50 hours of footage for a 30-minute show

Responding positively to notes you disagree with

Why you need to be a good listener if you want to be an editor



Memorable Quotes

“Part of what interests me is to be challenged and stretched and do something I haven’t done before.” [18:05]

“A lot of editing is feeling. You have to be empathetic and go with your gut.” [20:38]

“If people know what you want to do and what you’re interested in, most likely they are going to give you an opportunity.” [36:18]

“Be completely tuned into the world. Listen. Pay attention. Bring all that to your projects.” [38:42]



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Griselda  

Only Murders in the Building


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