Hollywood Editing Mentor

Joaquin Elizondo, ACE

Step into personal conversations with post-production professionals and other award-winning filmmakers, where you'll find inspiring stories and expert guidance to fuel your journey towards career success.
Explore the inner workings of celebrated projects, gaining exclusive insights into these productions. Join us for actionable insights and strategies generously shared by these accomplished creatives and filmmakers, empowering your career advancement and setting you on the path to success.
Hosted by Joaquin Elizondo, ACE (GRISELDA, DARK WINDS, NARCOS: MEXICO).

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Ep. 36 - The Editing of THE LAST OF US with Timothy Good, ACE

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02/14/23 • 82 min

Timothy Good, ACE is an editor know for THE LAST OF US, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, FRINGE, and GOSSIP GIRL.
Key takeaways from Episode 36 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast :

Timothy's journey to editing high-profile television shows
How Timothy got the job on THE LAST OF US
Being open and ready for new career opportunities
What makes a good mentor
Being vulnerable as an editor
The importance of creative feedback
Did Timothy play the game before working on HBO's THE LAST OF US?
Timothy's experience editing episode 3 of THE LAST OF US
Editing suspense vs drama
The story behind the cold open of episode 1 of THE LAST OF US
Using temp sound effects and music, and creating the sound of Clickers
Staying true to the game
How suspense and tension were created in HBO's THE LAST OF US
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's performances in THE LAST OF US
The future of gaming and entertainment
Timothy's advice for aspiring film & television editors

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Ep. 27 - A Blueprint for Editing Comedy and Having a Successful Career with Roger Nygard, ACE

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02/23/22 • 61 min

Emmy and ACE Eddie-nominated editor Roger Nygard, ACE has worked with some of the funniest people in the business and has edited episodes from series such as CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, VEEP, and WHO IS AMERICA?
His new book, CUT TO THE MONKEY, not only serves as a guide to editing comedy, but also to having a successful career as an editor. Roger shares stories of his journey through Hollywood - revealing the techniques behind how the experts find the funny in any project - that will leave readers feeling inspired and better prepared to deal with their own struggles.
The book also features contributions about writing, creating, and editing comedy from some of the biggest names in the comedy business, including Judd Apatow, Sacha Baron Cohen, Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and many more!
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Ep. 22 - Building Trust, Cutting Comedy, and the editing of TED LASSO with Melissa McCoy, ACE and A.J. Catoline, ACEHelp keep the mic on by donating to the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast!
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Ep. 25 - The Editing of NARCOS: MEXICO with Hugo Diaz and Chris Cavanagh

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11/23/21 • 92 min

Episode 25 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast is a replay of a live webinar and Q&A about The Editing of Narcos: Mexico with Hugo Diaz and Chris Cavanagh that was recorded live on November 12, 2021.
This episode has been edited for clarity. If you'd like to see the entire presentation, including the sample clips from season 3 of Narcos: Mexico that Hugo and Chris dissect, check out the video version of this episode on the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube Channel.
Here are some of the topics that are discussed in episode 25:

How Hugo and Chris landed the gig on Narcos: Mexico
Breaking into scripted television editorial in Hollywood
Getting editing opportunities as an assistant
The importance of being ready for and taking advantage of big opportunities
How Hugo got the chance to edit the main title of Narcos: Mexico (season 1) as an assistant
Showing your editing work to producers as an assistant
How to build relationships with producers
The importance of communicating your goals to producers and other members of your editorial team
Transitioning from unscripted to scripted television editorial
Making a career transition when you have a family
Being a non-Spanish speaker and working on Narcos: Mexico
Dissecting specific scenes from season 3 of Narcos: Mexico
Shooting and editing season 3 of Narcos: Mexico during the pandemic
Working with a new character in the show, Victor Tapia
The historical accuracy of Narcos: Mexico
Living in Tijuana, Mexico in the ‘90s
Advice for breaking in to scripted television editorial and getting promoted up to editor
Insight into the career of a scripted television editor
Communicating with your editor as an assistant

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Ep. 22 - Building Trust, Cutting Comedy, and the Editing of "Ted Lasso" with editors Melissa McCoy, ACE and A.J. Catoline, ACE

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08/31/21 • 60 min

This is episode 22 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast and it’s for all those Ted Lasso fans out there. Emmy-nominated editors Melissa McCoy, ACE and A.J. Catoline, ACE are here to talk about the hit Apple TV+ show and we're gonna get a behind-the-scenes look at the editing of this awesome series.
We’re also gonna talk about their approach to cutting comedy and discuss ways how to properly network and build trust with people in the post production industry.

Melissa McCoy, ACE first fell in love with filmmaking, and editing specifically, while a student at Western Michigan University. She then made her way to California and earned a Master’s in Editing from Chapman University Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. In 2007 she earned a coveted internship with ACE, which jump-started her career. Melissa has edited Life Sentence for the CW and the action-comedy series, Whiskey Cavalier on ABC. Her work on Ted Lasso earned her an ACE Eddie Award and an Emmy nomination this year.

A.J. Catoline, ACE is from Cape Cod, Massachusetts and is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and USC’s Master of Professional Writing Program. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Motion Picture Editors Guild and is a regular contributor to CineMontage Magazine. In addition to Ted Lasso, his picture editing credits include Speechless (ABC), Brockmire (IFC) and Black Jesus (Adult Swim).

Melissa, A.J., and I will be discussing the importance of building trust with people in order to find opportunities in the post production industry, the one skill that helped them stand out as assistant editors, how Ted Lasso is a show about mentorship, working on the edit with Jason Sudeikis, how they balanced the comedic and dramatic moments in the show, working with improv in comedy, and more great insight into the editing of season 2 of Ted Lasso!
Other topics discussed in episode 22:

Not knowing when a show will be a hit and giving it your best
Learning something new on every job
How Melissa and A.J. made their way to the editing chair
Practical networking advice from Melissa and A.J.
Adapting to working from home and using new technology
The importance of taking breaks from work
How the Ted Lasso post production team communicates while working remotely
How Jason Sudeikis embraced the use of iPhones in Ted Lasso
The approach Melissa and A.J. took to editing season 2 of Ted Lasso
Determining what’s funny and if a joke is going to work or not
Using ScriptSync in comedy
How Melissa put together the "She’s a Rainbow" sequence in episode 205

Ep. 17 - Becoming an Assistant Editor, Getting Promoted to Editor, and Landing the Second Editing Gig in Scripted TV with editor Garret Donnelly

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03/16/21 • 54 min

Garret Donnelly is one of those editors that everyone wants to collaborate with not only because of his editing skills, but also because he's a pleasure to be around. He's always made it a point to do the best work possible while maintaining a positive attitude. It's safe to say that taking this approach has allowed him to move up the editing ranks quickly and work on such hit shows as Narcos: Mexico, NOS4A2, Knightfall, 24: Legacy, and Homeland.
I was fortunate to be Garret's assistant editor on two shows and was able to co-edit an episode with him. He was also very instrumental in me being promoted to full-time editor and also getting my second editing credit. We became good friends and I consider him one of my mentors. I've learned a lot from him, everything from how to be a better storyteller to navigating office politics.
In episode 17 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast, Garret and I talk about the three early stages of an editorial career in scripted television - becoming an assistant editor, getting promoted to editor, and landing the second editing gig. Being that he guided me through this process, Garret and I share practical advice through real life experiences that we've lived through either by ourselves or while working together. It's this type of information that you won't find anywhere else and that schools certainly don't teach.
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Ep. 14 - The Inner Workings of the Sound Department with supervising sound editor Danny Pagan

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01/26/21 • 42 min

We're talking all things sound today with supervisor sound editor, Danny Pagan, who has worked with Ron Howard for 25 years starting with Apollo 13. He explains to us how the sound department of a feature film works, what it consists of, and how it communicates with picture editorial. Danny also shares tips on how to create better sound design and gives advice on how to break into feature film sound. Being that he's worked with Ron Howard for many years, Danny tells us about his experience working with the famed director.
Danny and I also discuss the following in episode 14:

How Danny started his career as a picture editor in New York City
How he got the opportunity to work in the sound department on Ron Howard’s Apollo 13
Most memorable moment working on a Ron Howard film
Creating the sound for the rocket launch in Apollo 13
Not thinking literally when creating sound effects
Communicating across the sound department to ensure the director’s ideas are being executed
The importance of not being afraid to ask questions
The difference between sound editing and mixing
Making adjustments and choices
The importance of sound in film
Fixing things with sound
Collaborating with picture editors
Advice for picture editors on how to communicate with the sound department
Working with ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement)
Collaborating with Hans Zimmer
Networking tips for breaking into feature film sound

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Ep. 13 - The Value of Taking Risks and Developing Resilience to Survive with editor Harry Yoon

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01/05/21 • 56 min

Harry Yoon recently edited A24's Minari - winner of the domestic Grand Jury Prize and Audience Awards at Sundance 2020 - and the HBO series Euphoria (Season 1). His feature editing credits include Detroit (dir. Kathryn Bigelow), The Best of Enemies (dir. Robin Bissell), and additional editing credits for First Man (dir. Damien Chazelle) and the A24 drama The Last Black Man in San Francisco (dir. Joe Talbot).

In episode 13 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast, Harry and I talk about the importance of taking risks and making bold decisions when pursuing our passions, how building resilience will help us survive a career in post production, the benefits of being part of a community, editing the critically acclaimed film Minari, what he's learned from working with Oscar-winning editors, and much more!
We also talk about Harry's online mentorship platform, Sidetime Film, which looks to provide expert advice from experienced professionals through a 1-on-1 audio call.

Some topics Harry and I discuss:

Being born in Korea and growing up in California (Bay Area)
Loving movies, but not thinking it was an actual career
Growing up with immigrant parents created a personal challenge for Harry when deciding to take a risk with a film career
Debating whether to pursue a career that provided more financial stability
Quitting his job in tech at age 30 and moving to LA to begin a career in film as a PA
The importance of taking risks and making bold decisions if you want to pursue your passion
Why Harry pursued a career in editing
The early days of Harry’s editing career and the steps he took to jumpstart it
Looking for a community when you don’t have any contacts in LA
Taking a holistic approach to starting or advancing an editing career
The only way to survive is to develop resiliency
Going from editing a web series to co-editing a studio feature film in the same year
Developing emotional stability and health along with technical skills in order to survive an editing career
How Harry got the opportunity to work with Oscar-winning editors
Any job is a chance to lay the seeds of future work
Harry’s experience with Film Independent’s Project Involve and being mentored by Stephen Mirrione, ACE
Establishing a relationship with Sundance
Learning from his mistakes and curbing our ego
Not thinking your current job is only a stepping stone to something else
The performance and excellence you bring to menial tasks is a reflection of your character
Harry’s failures taught him very important principles that got him more job opportunities
What it means to ‘get it’
Learning from other people’s experiences
Getting rid of fear by being familiar with the pain
What Harry learned from his mentors and how he now provides mentorship to the new generation of editors
Harry’s online mentoring platform, Sidetime Film
Editing the critically acclaimed feature film, Minari
Asian-American films resonating with American

Ep. 11 - 'Cutting It' in the Music Industry with editor Mari Keiko Gonzalez

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11/24/20 • 53 min

Mari Keiko Gonzalez is an award-winning editor whose extensive list of credits include: The Weeknd's show open performance for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards; Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President, which was slated as the opening night film at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival; Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, NWA, Stevie Nicks and The Cure's induction films for HBO's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; ABC's Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?; Tony Bennett Celebrates 90, which won the 2018 Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album; and she is currently editing a documentary about the making of Tom Petty's '94 album Wildflowers.

Mari also produced, directed and edited the documentary, The Music Never Ends about The Mambo Legends Orchestra, formerly known as The Tito Puente Orchestra.
In episode 11, Mari and I talk about her experiences while working at Sony Music, her process behind editing multi-camera concerts and documentaries, working closely with sound mixers and directors, the evolution of the music industry and it's impact on editing jobs, and the benefits of adopting a health and fitness routine.

Ep. 10 - Building Relationships and Transitioning to Scripted Television with assistant editor Carlos Viramontes

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11/10/20 • 59 min

Carlos "Charlie" Viramontes and I met over two years ago through a mutual connection. He was living in San Diego and I was in LA. He was working at a local TV station editing sports promos and wanted to transition to scripted television, but had no idea how to do it. We stayed in touch and developed a friendship over time, until eventually I was able to put him up for an assistant editor position on a scripted television show. He got the job and is now doing what he always dreamed of.
I feel Charlie is not only a good example of how to network, but also how to build relationships, which are very important in this industry. And it also shows that one doesn't need to be in LA to work in scripted television in Hollywood.
In episode 10, Charlie and I discuss the following topics:

How Charlie and I met over two years ago while we were living in different cities
Charlie’s origin story, how he got a political science degree and got a job as an editor in sports marketing in San Diego
Being ready to jump on opportunities
The way Charlie and I got connected through his college professor
Asking to meet with post production professionals by sending cold emails
How offering to buy someone’s coffee can set the tone for that first meeting
The importance of following up after having an initial meeting
Asking for help and feedback instead of asking for a job
Why it’s important to edit side projects
Ways to connect with people
Being open to having your work critiqued and not takes things personally
Staying in touch with people
Taking the initiative and being proactive to become a better editor
Leaving your hometown to pursue a career in a different city
Getting a job lead by developing a relationship and trust
How your job in a different city could qualify you to join the Union in Hollywood
Transitioning from marketing to scripted television
Taking risks and not living with regrets
Eliminating fear and learning from our mistakes
Writing the proper resume to sell yourself for a job you haven’t done before
Finding a way to shadow an assistant editor or editor
Interviewing for a job you don’t have the experience for
Finding the job that truly makes you happy
Getting a last minute job offer in a different city and having to pack up and leave your home
Communicating your goals to your employer
Keeping healthy relationships with co-workers and not burning bridges
Dealing with inconveniences by changing your mindset

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HEM75: Cold Outreach Mistakes You Must Avoid to Get Replies

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10/17/24 • 14 min

In this episode, I dive into the world of cold outreach and explore the common mistakes that can hinder your chances of getting replies. As competition increases in the industry, building a strong network is more crucial than ever. Whether you're looking to connect with potential collaborators, mentors, or industry peers, avoiding these pitfalls can significantly improve your outreach effectiveness. Join me as I break down the biggest mistakes and provide actionable tips to enhance your cold outreach strategy!

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How many episodes does Hollywood Editing Mentor have?

Hollywood Editing Mentor currently has 78 episodes available.

What topics does Hollywood Editing Mentor cover?

The podcast is about Film Interviews, Mentor, Podcasts, Education, Tv & Film and Film Editing.

What is the most popular episode on Hollywood Editing Mentor?

The episode title 'Ep. 37 - The Role of Emotion in Storytelling and the Editing of EUPHORIA with Aaron Butler, ACE' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hollywood Editing Mentor?

The average episode length on Hollywood Editing Mentor is 49 minutes.

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Episodes of Hollywood Editing Mentor are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Hollywood Editing Mentor?

The first episode of Hollywood Editing Mentor was released on Jul 31, 2020.

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