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Art of the Cut

Steve Hullfish, ACE
Editing
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Conversations with Film, TV, and Documentary editors.

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Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Oscar-nominated editor Dody Dorn, ACE, about her work on David Ayer’s film, Heart of the Beast.

Dody’s been on Art of the Cut before for Power Rangers and Army of the Dead. Her other work includes Memento, for ... more

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Oscar-nominated editor Christopher Tellefsen, ACE, about his work on The Whisper Man.

Chris has been on Art of the Cut before for The Menu, The Many Saints of Newark, A Quiet Place, and Assassin’s Creed. He has... more

Today on Art of the Cut, the Emmy-winning editors for Best Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program: Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four part doc-series from Netflix. Interviewed for the project were Charles Divak, ACE, Jeremy Siefer, ACE, Evan Wise, A... more

Today on Art of the Cut, the Emmy-winning editors for Best Picture Editing for a Limited Series: Kevin Ross, ACE and Max Koepke (KEP-key) and their HBO series, DTF St. Louis.

Kevin has been on Art of the Cut in the past for his work on Stranger Thin... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Wise
Supervising Editor on Sean Combs, The Reckoning
Sean Combs, The Reckoning (Netflix)
Episode: Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Charles Divak
Supervising Editor on Sean Combs, The Reckoning
Sean Combs, The Reckoning (Netflix)
Episode: Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Jeremy Siefer
Lead Editor on Episode One
Sean Combs, The Reckoning (Netflix)
Episode: Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Benji Kast
Editor, Episode Three and Four
Sean Combs, The Reckoning (Netflix)
Episode: Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Kevin Ross
Emmy-winning editor, ACE, co-editor for odd episodes on DTF St. Louis
Editor, ACE
Episode: DTF St. Louis
Max Koepke
Editor, ACE, co-editor for even episodes on DTF St. Louis
Editor, ACE
Episode: DTF St. Louis
Carsten Kurpanek
Editor on Coyote versus Acme, with extensive feature and TV credits
Editor, various projects including Rambo: Last Blood, Eastsiders
Episode: Coyote v Acme
Sam Restivo
Editor on Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars
Restivo Films/Editor
Episode: The Dog Stars
John Axelrad
Editor, ACE
Director David Robert Mitchell's projects; ACE
Episode: The End of Oak Street

Host

Steve Hulfish
Host of Art of the Cut with extensive collaboration history; frequently associated with ACE and editorial partnerships.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • More documentaries

    I love these conversations, and I think Steve is one of the best interviewers out there. But man, can we please get some more documentaries and less half-baked movies? Disclosure Day is not it. I was under the impression Steve was writing a book about documentaries, so I was super excited to see things ramp up…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    McSwervin
    United States2 months ago
  • im a 15 year old aspiring film maker and listening to this podcast was so helpful for creating meaningful and cinematic story telling in my short films, especially in the twisters episode when they talked about the one to one conversation editing and who to foucus on and how important sound effects are and sound design is especially important in your story telling.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • So informational

    im a 15 year old aspiring film maker and listening to this podcast was so helpful for creating meaningful and cinematic story telling in my short films, especially in the twisters episode when they talked about the one to one conversation editing and who to foucus on and how important sound effects are and sound design is especially important in your story telling.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Podcast on the Art of Editing

    I love this podcast because I’m learning from the talented experts so much and have breakthroughs every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shirin Saghaie
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredibly Valuable Podcast. Thank you Steve!

    I discovered Art of the Cut a couple of days ago and I have quickly become obsessed. The Mission Impossible, Asteroid City, Yellowstone, and Tar episodes blew my mind with how much insightful information they packed. I’m a film student and I have learned as much if not more from one episode of this pod than I have from entire semesters of some of my classes. The podcast isn’t just educational either, it’s a real pleasure listening to Steve and his guests talk editing and film.

    P.S. Jennifer La... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patsharrison
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's interview sophistication and editor-focused insights.
Some feedback suggests more documentary-focused episodes would help balance coverage.
Fans love how episodes dissect editing decisions behind blockbusters and prestige TV.

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Talking Points

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The End of Oak Street
Q: How do you approach a scene to ensure the audience understands the character dynamics without explicit exposition?
We aim to reveal through performance, camera moves, and intercut rhythm rather than blunt exposition, using strategic pickups and selective dialogue to cue the audience into subtext.
The Dog Stars
Q: What dictated the choice to use minimal coverage for Seema's emotional moment listening to music?
That moment was kept on Seema's face with no reaction shots because Ridley wanted a direct, intimate read from her expression, rooted in the novel and supported by the performance rather than traditional coverage.
The Dog Stars
Q: How much of the Bangley storyline was scripted versus developed in editing?
The Bangley material was expanded in editing to balance him with Big on screen, and the editors created new cutaways to maintain equilibrium, since the Bangley thread became a crucial counterpoint to Higgs and the Reapers throughout the film.
Spider-Man Brand New Day
Q: What role did pre-visualization and post-visualization play in shaping the cut?
Previs and postvis were essential for testing action sequences and rhythm, enabling early decisions and safer reshoots while ensuring the final cut matched the director's intent and storytelling needs.
Spider-Man Brand New Day
Q: How did audience testing influence editing decisions, especially for younger viewers?
Audience feedback guided decisions on content intensity and clarity, including how much of the montage to reveal, how much to show emotionally, and even adjustments to water visibility to avoid discomfort for younger viewers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Art of the Cut

What is Art of the Cut about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on the craft of editing for film, television, and documentary formats. Across episodes, conversations center on pacing, rhythm, collaboration with directors and showrunners, and the technical/artistic decisions that shape tone, structure, and emotional impact. Guests are typically veteran editors and post-production leaders sharing practical workflows, on-set collaboration, and how music, sound design, and montage influence storytelling. The series stands out for high-profile editor–director collaborations, deep dives into complex sequences, and sponsor-integrations that illustrate real-world post-production pipelines. It's especially valuable for listeners curious about editorial strategy, long-form storytelling, and the int... more

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Recent guests on Art of the Cut include:

1. Evan Wise
2. Charles Divak
3. Jeremy Siefer
4. Benji Kast
5. Kevin Ross
6. Max Koepke
7. Carsten Kurpanek
8. Sam Restivo

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