In August 2015, cameras rolled on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - and they rolled, and rolled. Gareth Edwards's unconventional shooting style emphasised improvisation not just in performance but also in blocking, camera placement, lighting and all other elements of filming. The film's two distinct shooting styles, initially separated as Empire and Rebellion, started to blur, and the pursuit of shots that felt good often overshadowed the script.

The script, which was still changing, being passed between multiple script doctors after the shoot began. Find out which of your favourite Oscar nominated writer/directors did a pass on Rogue One (number 3 might surprise you!). Also, find out which cast member would start each take by singing the Frozen soundtrack.

Edwards shot first, but that might change in the special edition.

You can follow the show on twitter or tumblr @goingroguepod, or for slightly less hinged content, follow @tansyclipboard on twitter or @tansyg.bsky.social on Bluesky.

If you want to get in touch, you can email [email protected]

CLIPS:

 - E.C. Henry's Rogue One Editor Interview: Colin Goudie (spoiler-free)

 - The Director's Cut - Rogue One with Gareth Edwards and Chris Miller

 - The Filmmakers Podcast - How To Edit A Star Wars Movie with Rogue One and Monsters Editor Colin Goudie

MUSIC:

"Floating Cities", "Bleeping Demo", "Concentration", "Half Mystery", "Vanishing", "I Can Feel It Coming", "Scissors", "Magic Scout - Cottages", "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Intermission", "Twisting", "Prelude & Action", "Night Vigil" & "Stormfront"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Suspended Animation", "Promixa Centauri" & "Quiescent in Time" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com