Sight, Sound & Story

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. In Episode 18 of "Talking MEWShop," the crew talks with legendary Editor Paul Hirsch, ACE. During the interview, Paul talks about his personal experiences in filmmaking revealing the joy of creating impactful work. Early collaborations with Director Brian De Palma highlight the evolution of his editing practices. He also discusses the balance of luck and skill in his career success and the changing audience preferences towards video games, offering advice for aspiring editors. You can purchase Paul's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Time-Cutting-Room-Away/dp/1641602554 Paul Hirsch, ACE, has edited over 40 films, among them the first "Star Wars" written and directed by George Lucas, for which he received an Academy Award in 1978, and "The Empire Strikes Back"; 11 films for Brian De Palma, including "Carrie", "Blowout" and "Mission: Impossible"; four for Herbert Ross, including "Footloose", "The Sec