The best podcasts for feeling like you're back in film school.
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Who am I?
Jordan Orme is a video editor that has worked with Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Nike, Amazon Prime, and many more. Hayden Hillier-Smith is a leader in online video editing with a client list that includes household names like Logan Paul and MrBeast. Together they are The Editing Podcast: a podcast for video editors by video editors…because editing is in our lives more than ever. Whether it's the latest social media star or a literal Oscar winner, Jordan and Hayden interview the editors whose timelines have changed the world. We chose this topic since hosting this show makes us feel like we are back in film school. We wanted to relive that feeling with our listeners by showing you the best educational podcasts for film professionals.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
As a podcast about editing, obviously we gravitate towards other podcasts about editing. These are some of the best of the best and they inspire us to be better filmmakers each day.
What is my podcast playlist about?
Ah yes, film school. Memories of stumbling through your first short film, taking gratuitous selfies with RED cameras, and the lingering smell of weed in the common room. There are a lot of things that remind us of film school, but perhaps the greatest sensorial feeling was the unbridled joy we all had for learning about film. Seriously, nothing makes you feel more powerful than being 18 and executing a Kuleshov effect for the first time. These podcasts recapture that film school joy. Subscribe to these shows, and your podcasting app ostensibly turns into a MFA film programme. Enjoy!
1. Art of the Cut
Why this podcast?
Steve Hullfish wrote one of our favorite editing books (also called Art of the Cut) and his library of interviews is EXTENSIVE. Seriously, name a film, and there's probably an Art of the Cut interview with the editor. Hullfish has interview chops and a knack for asking the exact question that gets an editor to open up about their edit. A must listen for every editor and aspiring editor!

Art of the Cut
Steve Hullfish, ACE
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Conversations with Film, TV, and Documentary editors.

3 Listeners
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How many episodes does Art of the Cut have?
Art of the Cut currently has 142 episodes available.
What topics does Art of the Cut cover?
The podcast is about Film Interviews, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Art of the Cut?
The average episode length on Art of the Cut is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Art of the Cut released?
Episodes of Art of the Cut are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Art of the Cut?
The first episode of Art of the Cut was released on Jun 10, 2022.
2. Ask An Editor
Why this podcast?
Ask an Editor is practical and bingeable advice from working editor Jesse Koepke. Since the episodes are shorter, you can play them in line at Trader Joe's or while you're unpacking the dishwasher. You could probably binge season 1 in less than 90 minutes as each episode is no more than 10 minutes long! Don't miss his episode about Bad Notes - one of our favorites!

Ask An Editor
Jesse Koepke
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A weekly podcast that helps video editors build a long-term career in 5 minutes or less. Find more resources for editors at buildmyeditingcareer.com.
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How many episodes does Ask An Editor have?
Ask An Editor currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Ask An Editor cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Ask An Editor?
The average episode length on Ask An Editor is 6 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ask An Editor released?
Episodes of Ask An Editor are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Ask An Editor?
The first episode of Ask An Editor was released on Dec 30, 2022.
3. Post In Black
Why this podcast?
From their bio: "Post in Black is a podcast and showcase of post-production professionals in the black community. We aim to provide awareness of opportunities behind the lens". Post in Black's mission is so important and their production quality is just fantastic. Their host David Hunter Jr. has a great camera presence and he guides the conversations effortlessly. Some of the best interviews about editing are on this show.

Post In Black
Made for More Entertainment
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Post In Black is designed to be a source of knowledge, creativity, and advice. Interviews with post-production professionals and filmmakers are here to help educate and inspire. "Celebrating Black Excellence Behind The Lens".
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How many episodes does Post In Black have?
Post In Black currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does Post In Black cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Post In Black?
The average episode length on Post In Black is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Post In Black released?
Episodes of Post In Black are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Post In Black?
The first episode of Post In Black was released on Feb 4, 2020.
4. The No Film School Podcast
Why this podcast?
No Film School has been a part of our filmmaking journey since we first picked up a camera and made videos in our living room. A thriving blog, YouTube channel, and podcast, No Film School has a seemingly bottomless pit of resources for both aspiring and working filmmakers. It is hard to pick a favorite interview from their podcast catalogue, but they do have a very thoughtful one with Walter Murch (!!!!) that we have listened to multiple times.

The No Film School Podcast
No Film School
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A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required.



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How many episodes does The No Film School Podcast have?
The No Film School Podcast currently has 812 episodes available.
What topics does The No Film School Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on The No Film School Podcast?
The average episode length on The No Film School Podcast is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of The No Film School Podcast released?
Episodes of The No Film School Podcast are typically released every 3 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The No Film School Podcast?
The first episode of The No Film School Podcast was released on Jun 16, 2016.
5. Optimize Yourself
Why this podcast?
We may be a little biased since Zack was a guest on our show, but Optimize Yourself with Zack Arnold is just fantastic! Zack will not only teach you about editing, he will teach you about life. From networking tips to work-life-balance, this podcast makes us not just better editors, but better people. Our only note is we wish he uploaded more.

Optimize Yourself
Zack Arnold
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Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living...without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, and most importantly a father - these raw, honest, and candid conversations will both provide you with the necessary tools to optimize your creative potential as well as inspiring you to believe that you can.Whether it’s American Ninja Warrior superstar Jessie Graff (Zack’s ninja trainer), P90X creator Tony Horton (Zack’s fitness trainer), or Ramit Sethi (Zack’s business mentor)...or perhaps industry legends such as Walter Murch, Jeffrey Ford, Roger Barton, or Eddie Hamilton...or productivity gurus such as David Allen (GTD), Cal Newport (Deep Work), or James Clear (Atomic Habits),...we’ll provide you with the strategies, resources, and mindsets to help you design a clear path towards the more balanced, more productive, and more fulfilling life you deserve.
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How many episodes does Optimize Yourself have?
Optimize Yourself currently has 432 episodes available.
What topics does Optimize Yourself cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Optimize Yourself?
The average episode length on Optimize Yourself is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Optimize Yourself released?
Episodes of Optimize Yourself are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Optimize Yourself?
The first episode of Optimize Yourself was released on Aug 8, 2017.
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