In this episode, we're joined by Benedict Coulter, co-founder of Rebel and the original "rock star" of the trailer industry. Benny shares stories of his early days at Kaleidoscope, his tumultuous journey through addiction and sobriety, his unique approach to trailer editing, and his collaborations with legendary filmmakers like Steven Spielberg. We discuss the evolution of cutting trailers from physical film to digital editing, the role of music in marketing, and Benny's ground-breaking career, which includes iconic trailers for 'Top Gun,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' and more. Benny also reflects on his transition from musician to trailblazing trailer editor and his mentoring roles in recent years.   01:18 Benedict's Early Life and Career 02:31 The Impact of Cocaine in the Industry 05:34 Journey to Sobriety 07:11 Musical Beginnings in Paris 14:06 Transition to the Trailer Industry 17:37 First Steps in Trailer Editing 26:26 Breakthrough with Beverly Hills Cop 30:52 Collaboration with Spielberg 33:48 On Set with Spielberg: The ET Experience 37:32 Maintaining Composure with Big Names 40:05 Advice for Aspiring Editors 42:37 Taking Over the Empire Strikes Back Teaser 43:51 Innovative Editing Techniques 52:47 Evolution of the Editing Industry 57:10 Reflecting on Iconic Trailers 59:04 Navigating Professional Relationships   Be sure to check out our wonderful sponsors: 

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