In this episode, I sit down with Parker Laramie, an incredible film editor with two films premiering at Sundance—Andre Is an Idiot and Train Dreams. Parker’s journey from working as a PA to cutting feature films for A24 and Netflix is packed with lessons on resilience, creativity, and navigating the world of film editing. We dive into his experiences editing everything from horror films to award-winning documentaries, the challenges of working on high-profile projects like Allen v. Farrow, and how he balances narrative and documentary storytelling.

If you’re an aspiring editor, filmmaker, or just a fan of behind-the-scenes filmmaking, this episode is full of insights on the craft of editing, the importance of mentorship, and what it takes to get your work onto the big screen. Don’t miss this one!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to Sundance & Introducing Parker Laramie  

00:09 - Parker’s Two Films Premiering at Sundance  

00:27 - Editing *Andre Is an Idiot* & *Train Dreams*  

00:57 - Breaking into Film Editing & Early Career Struggles  

02:15 - Working on *Dancing for the Devil* for Netflix  

03:30 - From Short Films to Feature Editing  

05:10 - Screening at Sundance for the First Time  

07:05 - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Premiere Night  

09:30 - The Power of Film Festivals for Distribution  

11:50 - Growing Up in LA & Discovering Editing  

13:20 - Film School vs. Hands-On Learning  

15:05 - Learning Avid & Early Editing Projects  

17:30 - Parker’s Journey from PA to Film Editor  

19:45 - Editing *Argo* and Learning from the Best  

21:55 - The Reality of Long Hours in Editing  

24:10 - Working on *Unfriended* & Horror Editing Challenges  

26:35 - Transitioning into Documentary Filmmaking  

28:50 - Editing *Requiem for a Running Back* & CTE Stories  

31:25 - The Importance of Finding Mentorship in Editing  

33:10 - How *Ghost Fleet* Led to Editing *Train Dreams*  

35:15 - Balancing Documentary and Narrative Films  

37:20 - The Challenges of Editing *Allen v. Farrow*  

40:00 - The Creative Process in Documentary Storytelling  

42:35 - Managing a Career in Both Docs & Narrative Films  

45:10 - The Art of Editing for Emotion and Impact  

47:50 - Parker’s Workflow & Using Adobe Premiere for Editing  

50:20 - What’s Next? Future Projects & Creative Aspirations  

52:10 - Advice for Aspiring Editors & Filmmakers  

54:00 - Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks