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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 editor Chris Tonick about the feature-film, The Furious.

Chris has edited films like Kung Fu Games, Trigger Warning, and Black Friday. He was a producer on the Walter Murch documentary, Her Name Was Moviola. He’... more

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with Terel Gibson, ACE about editing Boots Riley’s feature film, “I Love Boosters”.

Terel has been on Art of the Cut before for his work on the TV series “Skeleton Crew.” His other work includes Sorry to Bother You... more

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with editor Sarah Broshar, ACE, on editing Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day.

Sarah has been on Art of the Cut several times, last for her editing of The Fablemans. She was nominated for an ACE Eddie for Spielberg’s... more

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with editor Doc Crotzer, ACE, about the HBO film, Miss you, Love You.

Doc is an ACE Eddie winner for Roadhouse, and an ACE Eddie nominee for his work on the TV series, Glee. A frequent collaborator of Doug Liman, Do... more

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Recent Guests

Terel Gibson
ACE, Editor
Boots Riley's I Love Boosters
Episode: I Love Boosters
Sarah Broshar
Editor, ACE, Spielberg collaborator
Steven Spielberg films
Episode: Disclosure Day
Doc Crotzer
Editor
ACE
Episode: Miss You, Love You
Rachel Goodlett Katz
Editor on The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian team (editor)
Episode: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Dylan Firshein
Editor on The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian team (editor)
Episode: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Sarah Lucky
Editor known for Shrinking; has edited Scrubs, I Love That for You, Senior Year, and Grace and Frankie
Apple TV+ Shrinking (Editor)
Episode: Shrinking
James Refroe
Editor known for Shrinking; has edited Abbott Elementary, Bad Monkey, Superstore, Uncle Buck, and The Muppets
Apple TV+ Shrinking (Editor)
Episode: Shrinking
Skip Macdonald
Editor on Pluribus
Pluribus editors team
Episode: Plur1bus
Chris McCaleb
Editor on Pluribus
Pluribus editors team
Episode: Plur1bus

Host

Steve Hallfish
Host of Art of the Cut, co-hosted editorial discussions and post-production strategy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • 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
  • Great and informative

    Love this podcast but wish they’d interview more doc filmmakers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7kunze
    United States4 years ago

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Students report learning more from a single episode than entire courses.
Fans want more documentary-focused guests and behind-the-scenes editing stories.
Listeners praise the deep, actionable editing insights and real-world workflows.

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Miss You, Love You
Q: What was the approach to music in the film and when did you decide to deploy it?
They avoided the traditional score for most of the film and found that the performances carried the emotional weight; music was used only at key moments and when appropriate, such as the storage locker sequence leading into Mark Orton's score, to heighten the emotional impact without overwhelming the scene.
Miss You, Love You
Q: Why did you decide to remove the first scene and how did that affect the rest of the film's structure?
Removing the scene reoriented the narrative focus to Diane's entry into Jamie's life at the moment he enters, making the experience more subjective and aligning the audience with the two main characters' perspectives as the story unfolds.
Disclosure Day
Q: How do you handle the train sequence without a traditional score, relying on sound design instead?
The train sequence relies on ambient sound design, with the rhythm driven by the sound of trains, wheels, and environment; score is minimized to let the sound bed propel the scene and the beats act as the musical-like propulsion.
Disclosure Day
Q: What was the role of temp score, and why is John Williams' music kept separate?
Temp score is used early to establish tone and guide the cut, but the final score by John Williams is kept separate to let his orchestration define the emotional arc; I select emulation cues to shape mood without overwhelming the visuals.
Disclosure Day
Q: How do you pace an action-packed sequence in a way that matches the energy on set?
The pace is dictated by how Spielberg blocks and directs the scene; the wrestling sequence is kinetic and sits alongside slower moments, so the cut should ride that contrast and maintain tension by staying with the characters.

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

A deep-docusoap about editing across film, TV, and documentary, with a focus on storytelling rhythm, collaboration, and the craft of shaping performances through editing, pacing, and music. Conversations span long-form serials, feature films, and hybrid projects, highlighting editorial strategies, team workflows, and the role of VFX and sound design in service of narrative tone. Notable throughlines include mentoring paths for assistants to lead editors, balancing director vision with the editor's voice, and navigating complex post pipelines across globe-spanning productions. The show often features veteran editors from high-profile projects, offering practical, texture-rich insights for aspiring editors, post teams, and sponsors seeking ac... more

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