Sight, Sound & Story

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. In this special edition of Talking MEWShop, Josh talks with "The Brutalist" Production Designer Judy Becker & Cinematographer Lol Crawley, BSC. The amazing work on this film has built super excitement for possible success at this year's Academy Awards. Judy and Lol, discuss symbolism in the film, such as the inverted Statue of Liberty, which sets a disorienting tone. Josh also covers design influences, filmmaking challenges, and the importance of creating an engaging viewer experience, along with future collaborations with Director Brady Corbet and Judy & Lol. With his recent work on the Oscar-nominated "The Brutalist" from director Brady Corbet, Lol Crawley BSC is a cinematographer celebrated for his compelling visuals, intelligent lighting and versatile ability behind the lens. The feature is set to star Guy Pearce, Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Raffey Cassidy. Outside of film, Crawley has directed

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. In Episode 13 of Talking MEWShop, the MEW crew talks with "Wicked" starring Ariana Grande, Film Editor Myron Kerstein, ACE. Myron talks about mentorship playing a crucial role in fostering his artistic integrity from his start as an Assistant Editor. He highlights the blend of personal identity and artistic expression, essential for unique filmmaking. He also discusses character development for emotional depth and audience connection, along with editing techniques that seamlessly integrate music and dialogue in "Wicked." Myron also notes the importance of authenticity in live performances in "Wicked" and shares advice for aspiring editors. Myron Kerstein, ACE, is the Oscar-nominated and ACE Eddie Award-winning film and TV editor, producer, and director. His most recent notable film credits include the smash hit "Wicked," Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "tick, tick…BOOM!," as well as Miranda’s and Jon M. Chu’s film

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. Sight, Sound & Story presents an insightful discussion exploring the post-production process behind the sound and picture editing of "Saturday Night." Directed by Jason Reitman, this captivating film delves into the intense 90 minutes leading up to the first live broadcast of Saturday Night Live. The panel will feature Editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid, along with the Sound Team comprising Will Files, Lee Gilmore, Chris Newlin, and David Butler. Chad Anderson, a seasoned host of Sight, Sound & Story events is moderating the conversation. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the artistry and collaboration that bring stories to life! Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic, and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide th

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. Welcome to "Talking MEWShop" Episode 2 featuring filmmaker Micheal Canzoniero and Manhattan Edit Workshop Founder Josh Apter, President Jason Banke, and Raphi Salem of Salem Global. In this episode we talk about still finding and developing talented filmmakers from indie film world, changes in the industry with AI coming in, how the current industry can evolve and stay and integral part of the system above technology for job security. We also discuss how Hollywood looks at the current Indie film industry as a way to bring films to the big screen, how pacing has changed in films for the next generation of consumers, nostalgia for Sound One in New York City and much more! Michael Canzoniero is an award-winning director, producer, and cinematographer who has worked in a range of mediums. His first narrative feature Wedding Bros (which he co-wrote and directed) premiered at the SXSW Film Festival ‘09 and h

MEWShop’s one-day post-production summit returned to New York on Saturday, June 14th, 2014, at the Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute. This panel focuses on the career of OOscar-winning and Steven Spielberg's legendary feature film editor Michael Kahn, ACE ("Jurassic Park," "Schindler's List," "Raiders of the Lost Ark") with author and film historian Bobbie O’Steen. Michael Kahn, ACE has won three Academy Awards® for his editing of films directed by Steven Spielberg: "Schindler's List, "Saving Private Ryan" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." He has also received nominations for "Lincoln," "Munich," "Fatal Attraction" (for which he won a British Academy Award), "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Empire of the Sun." Kahn has worked on a wide variety of films, including "Jurassic Park," "Amistad," "War Horse," "Alive," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Minority Report," "The Color Purple," "The Goonies," "Poltergeist," "War of the Worlds," and "The Adv

This panel focuses on the multi-Emmy winning series, Schitt's Creek, which made us laugh, cry, and captured our hearts completely at a time when we needed it most. Join author and film historian Bobbie O'Steen for a discussion with Emmy-nominated editors Trevor Ambrose and Paul Winestock, CCE. They will talk about how they helped shape and deepen the characters over time, how they crafted that delicate balance between comedy and drama, and reveal other ways that they contributed to this Canadian gem becoming one of the most surprising success stories in the history of television.

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. Manhattan Edit Workshop owner & founder Josh Apter and president Jason Banke speak with Raphi Salem of SalemGlobal Digital Marketing on a broad range of topics, including the state of the industry post-pandemic, the theater viewing experience, alumni success, and much more! Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow, like and share Manhattan Edit Workshop on Social Media https://y

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. In this special edition of Talking MEWShop, Josh talks with "Nosferatu" Director Robert Eggers, Cinematographer Jarin Blashcke, and Editor Louise Ford, ACE. "Nosferatu" journey as a project for Robert began a decade ago, driven by a passion for storytelling. The team collaborates closely, using a shorthand communication style to enhance workflow. They talk about aiming to evoke tension and dread and using these tools to impact viewers significantly. They also discuss how early editing and feedback refine the narrative, while individual inspirations from each team member enrich the film's aesthetic. The conversation touches on sound design, editing techniques, and the importance of psychological depth in storytelling. Robert Eggers (Writer-Director, Producer) is an award-winning writer and director. Originally from New Hampshire, Eggers got his professional start directing and designing experimental and cl

Here's an in-depth look at the career of Editor Mary Jo Markey, ACE from June 2019, Sight, Sound & Story Post Production Summit. With Bobbie O'Steen as the moderator, the two shared footage and talked about Markey's work on the groundbreaking television show "Lost," and her various collaborations with Director JJ Abrams including "Mission Impossible III," "Super 8," "Star Trek," "Star Trek Into Darkness," and "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens." Moderator: Bobbie O'Steen, "Cut to the Chase," "The Invisible Cut" Speaker: Mary Jo Markey, ACE ("Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens," "Star Trek," "Mission Impossible III" ) About Mary Jo Markey, ACE: Mary Jo is an accomplished editor in both film and television. After cutting a series of independent films and television movies, Markey began her collaboration with JJ Abrams as one of the editors of the TV series "Felicity" during its first three seasons (1998-2000). Markey then moved over to edit the first two seasons of "Alias," during which she

In this episode of the "Sight, Sound & Story" Podcast, we will go Inside the Cutting Room with author and film historian Bobbie O'Steen for a panel highlighting the career of legendary Oscar-winning feature film editor Anne Coates, ACE. Five Academy Award Nominations and one Academy Award, as an editor of 54 films, Anne made huge waves thanks to her incredible eye for good cuts and her talent for adapting to the needs of a variety of directors. This is from our Post Production Summit on June 11th, 2016 in New York City. Moderator: Bobbie O'Steen, "Cut to the Chase," "The Invisible Cut" Speaker: Anne V. Coates, ACE ("Lawrence of Arabia," "The Elephant Man," "Out of Sight," "Erin Brockovich") About Anne V. Coates, ACE: Anne was a renowned British editor who has worked on over sixty films, including the classic epic "Lawrence of Arabia," for which she received an Academy Award. She has garnered four additional Academy Award nominations for "Becket," "The Elephant Man," "In the Line of Fire," and "Out of Si

In this episode of the "Sight, Sound & Story" Podcast we will go Inside the Cutting Room with author and film historian Bobbie Osteen for a panel highlighting the career of Oscar-winning feature film editor William Goldenberg, ACE. William has edited dramas like Seabiscuit," "The Imitation Game" and "The Insider," along with thrillers like "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty." And since those last two movies were released in the same year, that makes him one of the only editors to ever compete against himself for an Oscar! He started cutting on film and even though he cuts on digital now, that old school experience makes him a really thoughtful editor who doesn't make a cut without thinking about it first. This is from our Post Production Summit on June 13th, 2015 in New York City. Moderator: Bobbie O'Steen "Cut to the Chase," "The Invisible Cut" Speaker: William Goldenberg, ACE" ("Argo," "Heat," "The Insider," "Zero Dark Thirty,""The Imitation Game") William Goldenberg, ACE, has more than twenty film and t

The New Age of TV: Bringing the Look of Cinema to the Small Screen - Sight, Sound & Story: The Art of Cinematography 2018 Moderator: David Leitner (Director, Producer, and Cinematographer) Panelist: Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC ("Game of Thrones," "Westworld," "Ray Donovan," "The Affair") Meet the Cinematographer who brought some of the most fantastical and gritty moments from "Game of Thrones" to life, Rob McLachlan ASC, CSC. Rob has directed one of the biggest budget episodes of television in history, "The Spoils of War," and one of the most viral moments of modern television, "The Red Wedding." Here with David Leitner, Cinematographer of the critically acclaimed "Trembling Before G-d", serving as moderator, Rob dissects his most recent television work. Rob offers his generous insight into the choices behind his camerawork on "Ray Donovan," "WestWorld," and, of course, "Game of Thrones." About Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC: Robert was born in San Francisco. He became involved with photography and film at a

"Behind the Lens: A Conversation About the Work and Vision of Cinematographer Bruce Logan, ASC" Moderator: Snehal Patel (Producer & Director, ZEISS - Sales Manager) Panelist: Bruce Logan, ASC ("Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope," "Tron, 2001: A Space Odyssey") Dive into our in-depth panel with Cinematographer Bruce Logan as he recounts his early days on seminal films including "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Star Wars IV: A New Hope." This panel, moderated by Zeiss Cinema Sales Manager Snehal Patel, celebrates Bruce's past work with the stories behind the explosions that made "Star Wars" and "Blade Runner" into sci-fi classics. This seasoned veteran of the cinematographic arts has had an explosive career, and there's still more to come. About Bruce Logan, ASC: Bruce Logan, ASC is a two time Emmy Award-winning writer/director, a director of photography, editor, visual effects supervisor, and colorist. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Director’s Guild of America, and the A