Animation is often stereotyped as a children's genre. The truth is that it is a versatile medium for all ages: one that allows storytellers to experiment, push boundaries, and captivate audiences around the world. This episode features the editors behind INSIDE OUT 2, THE WILD ROBOT, SPELLBOUND and NIMONA. They discuss the creative process behind these titles and the particularities of working in the editor's chair on animated feature films of this caliber.

In today's episode Sarah Taylor, CCE chats with Austin Reedy the editor of the documentary ZURAWSKI V TEXAS. They discuss the intricate process of editing a film that intertwines legal narratives with deeply personal stories. Austin reflects on the importance of empathy, collaboration with directors, and the emotional weight of the subject matter.

In ZURAWSKI V TEXAS women denied abortions under Texas' ambiguous and unforgiving abortion bans band together with a fearless attorney to sue Texas. While battling in court against the state and its immovable Attorney General, the extent of their traumatic experiences is revealed as they wrestle to regain their reproductive futures and set a precedent for millions of other women and families. ZURAWSKI V TEXAS reveals the dire impact of losing access to healthcare—and the extraordinary efforts of the women and men fighting on the frontline to regain those rights.

The film is available for rent on Apple TV and Amazon Prime

In this episode of THE EDITOR'S CUT, host Sarah Taylor, CCE sits down with the brilliant Jay Prychidny, CCE to talk about all things BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Jay takes us into the edit suite of Tim Burton's latest film, sharing his creative process, the emotional connection he had to the story, and what it was like to collaborate with such an iconic filmmaker. From navigating the challenges of editing to striking the perfect balance between practical effects and modern techniques, Jay invites us on a wild ride aboard the all soul train through the wonderfully weird world of Beetlejuice.

Today's episode was a Master Series that took place on October 9th, 2024

In Conversation with Dean Evans.

In this conversation, host Sarah Taylor, CCE talks with film and tv editor Dean Evans. Dean shares his journey from a small-town kid in Saskatchewan to becoming a successful editor. He discusses the importance of the MASTER THE WORKFLOW workflow in editing, his experiences working on the film DARK MATCH, and the collaborative nature of the editing process. They also discuss the fast-paced nature of web series DEPARTMENT OF PARANORMAL AFFAIRS, the significance of keeping up with technology in editing, and Dean reflects on a fulfilling career in film, emphasizing the value of relationships in the industry.

This episode was a panel that took place on May 13th, 2024. Award-winning editors Pauline Decroix, Maureen Grant, CCE and Ben Allen discuss their experiences working on the web series, HOW TO FAIL AS A POPSTAR, I HATE PEOPLE, PEOPLE HATE ME and LESS THAN KOSHER.

They explore the unique challenges and creative freedoms that come with this format. They share insights into their editing processes, the importance of timing in comedy, and how they build character dynamics through editing.

This event will be moderated by Craig Macintosh.

Today's episode is a conversation with Autumn Dea. She shares her journey into editing, her early interest in storytelling, the transition from advertising to long-form editing, and her experiences working on the film BLEEDING LOVE which was directed by Emma Westenberg starring Ewan McGregor and Clara McGregor. We discuss the emotional aspects of editing, the importance of collaboration with directors, and the challenges faced in the editing process.

Autumn Dea is a film, television, and commercial editor from Los Angeles, CA. Originally hailing from the Philadelphia, PA area, Dea graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in film and a double minor in media studies and psychology.

Dea's unique editorial background has allowed her to work with various high-profile artists and actors, including Beyonce, Lizzo, Ewan McGregor, and Jay Duplass. Her most recent feature film BLEEDING LOVE, directed by Emma Westenberg and starring Ewan McGregor and Clara McGregor, world premiered at SXSW 2023. The film has already garnered industry praise and was chosen as one of the must-see films of the festival by Deadline's SXSW 2023 Hotlist.

Her most recent documentary feature film, LOVE, LIZZO (HBO Max), directed by Doug Pray and starring Grammy Award-winning musician and vocalist Lizzo, premiered on HBO Max in November 2022. Previously, her feature film, SHITHOUSE (IFC), directed by Cooper Raiff, won the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at SXSW 2020 and was named Vanity Fair's 10 Best Movies of 2020. Her work in television has also received accolades including an Emmy award for THE FUTURE OF AMERICA'S PAST (PBS), and inclusion in the Tribeca Film Festival for the documentary feature THE DEATH OF MY TWO FATHERS (PBS), directed by Sol Guy.

Today's episode is a panel from EditCon 2024 that took place in Edmonton, Alberta.

EXPLORING DOCUMENTARY

Krystal Moss, Weyme Teeter, Colin Waugh and Sarah Taylor, CCE share their insights and experiences and explore the art of storytelling through the lens of editing and talk about their creative process behind the captivating Alberta-made documentaries; THE LEBANESE BURGER MAFIA, SEND KELP, PUSH, BLIND AMBITION: WOP MAY and ARTHUR ERICKSON'S DYDE HOUSE.

This panel was moderated by Guy Lavallee, a documentary filmmaker and festival programmer.

Today's episode is a panel that took place in Toronto during EditCon 2024.

Editor Mike Munn, CCE take us through the experience of editing the multi-award-winning documentary TO KILL A TIGER. The film follows the local story of an Indian father courageously fighting for justice for his raped daughter, delving into the dynamics of a family, a small village, and the national legal system, while also addressing the broader themes of rape culture, victim blaming, and the silencing of women. Moderated by editor Nick Hector, CCE.

In this episode Sarah Taylor, CCE chats with Shane Reid and Dean Zimmerman, ACE, the talented editors behind Marvel's massive box-office hit, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. We explore the creative process, challenges, and excitement of shaping these fan-favourite antiheroes on the big screen. Whether you're a long time Marvel fan or curious about editing action, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion about pacing, glistening abs, deleted scenes, and the unique dynamics of editing two of the most unpredictable heroes in cinema.

To hear more insightful conversations about editing join us for EditCon 2025! Here will be both virtual and in person events around Canada! Get your tickets here.

Comedy demands a mastery of pacing to make a story flow but most importantly make the audience laugh. Whether it's solving mysteries in the coming-of-age comedy horror WEDNESDAY, the misfortunes of a dysfunctional family in MOONSHINE, the attempt to save a mediocre hockey team in SHORESY, or building a business of fake IDs with very real consequences in FAKES. This year we invited the 2023 CCE nominee editors of these spectacular shows to tell us about the craft of editing in the comedic genre. Maybe they'll tell us a joke or two.