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The Rough Cut

Matt Feury
Editing
Film Editing
Sound Design
Netflix
Film Production
Editing Techniques
Post Production
Documentary Filmmaking
Visual Effects
Apple TV+
Wicked
Sinners
Thunderbolts
Marvel
Hamlet
3 Body Problem
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Christopher Reeve
Superman
Emilia Perez

The Rough Cut features in-depth interviews with the film and tv industry's top post production professionals on the topics of film editing, video editing, sound design and more. Hosted by @MattFeury.

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Latest Episodes

Editor – John Axelrad, ACE The End of Oak Street editor John Axelrad, ACE returns to The Rough Cut to discuss cutting a science-fiction thriller that takes an ordinary suburban family and abruptly removes every familiar rule of the world around them.... more

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Editors – Nat Sanders, ACE; Harry Yoon, ACE and Gina Sansom Spider-Man: Brand New Day editors Nat Sanders, ACE, Harry Yoon, ACE and Gina Sansom join The Rough Cut to discuss helping director Destin Daniel Cretton take Pete... more

Editor – Payton Koch For Avatar: The Last Airbender editor Payton Koch, this job offered a very different kind of editorial challenge from his Emmy-nominated work on Only Murders in the Building. The series has to move between large-scale action, vis... more

Editor – Greg Ng BACKROOMS editor Greg Ng joins The Rough Cut to discuss cutting a film built around liminal spaces, analog horror, slow-burn tension and the challenge of turning an internet-born phenomenon into a feature-length cinematic experience.... more

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Recent Guests

John Axelrad
Film editor on The End of Oak Street
Episode: The End of Oak Street
Nat Sanders
Editor on Spider-Man Brand New Day
Spider-Man Brand New Day editorial team
Episode: Spider-Man Brand New Day
Gina Sansom
Editor making debut on the film
Spider-Man Brand New Day editorial team
Episode: Spider-Man Brand New Day
Payton Koch
Editor for Avatar The Last Airbender live-action adaptation
Netflix Avatar live-action
Episode: Avatar - The Last Airbender S2
Greg Ng
Editor on Backrooms
Phobos Pictures / Vancouver post team
Episode: Backrooms
Greg O'Brien
Editor, guest on The Rough Cut
Tuner (Editor)
Episode: Tuner
Isaac Hagy
Editor, part of Widow's Bay editing team
Episode: Widow's Bay
Kyle Reiter
Editor, part of Widow's Bay editing team
Episode: Widow's Bay
Jen Bryson
Editor, part of Widow's Bay editing team
Episode: Widow's Bay

Host

Matt Feury
Host of The Rough Cut

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Matt Is Solid

    But he needs to easy up on the praise for movies that are panned rightly so.

    “The film’s editing lacks snap, making clear the demarcation between when “cut” and “action” were yelled. Sometimes Murphy will have an emotion in one shot that will totally disappear in another, undermining the dialogue’s give-and-go rhythm” NYT review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F.

    And now “ Bad Sisters”: Hearing about all the work for a just an OK series was a struggle cause.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago
  • Matt Is Solid

    But he needs to easy up on the praise for movies that are panned rightly so.

    “The film’s editing lacks snap, making clear the demarcation between when “cut” and “action” were yelled. Sometimes Murphy will have an emotion in one shot that will totally disappear in another, undermining the dialogue’s give-and-go rhythm” NYT review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago
  • RESERVATION DOGS

    Love this show and Patrick tuck was really interesting on the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tf1025
    United States3 years ago
  • Dim-witted

    The host has actually admitted (to the film’s editor!) he watched a German film with English overdubs. God forbid you listen in German and read the subtitles. What a slap in the face. You should be ashamed of yourself. The directors all hate the English overdubs and do what they can to stop it. Just another dumb American who’s never seen more than a handful of foreign films. Would you watch 8 1/2 with English actors overdubbing??

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bcsquest
    United States4 years ago
  • Matt Saved My Los Angeles Commute

    This podcast is so entertaining, so insightful, and just so darn fun. I spend almost as many hours on the road as I do at work. And Matt's brilliant questions spark such great nuggets of conversation from a lot of the fellow editors that I admire and look up to. What a treat this program is, and thank you Matt for bringing this to all of us. AVID rocks and so does this show. Keep the goods coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haynes3550
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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

A few critics note occasional over-praise but still valuable for industry insight.
Engaging, insightful deep-dives into editing craft.
Listeners praise the host's technical depth and engaging interviews.
High-quality guests and practical post-production takeaways.

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The End of Oak Street
Q: What about split diopters and other visual choices challenged you during the edit?
Split diopters were a new challenge with this director; they created disorientation that matched the family's emotional state, and we re-shot and re-ordered to make the visual effect feel seamless and purposeful.
The End of Oak Street
Q: What first drew you to The End of Oak Street as an editing gig?
I had been a fan of the director's prior work, especially It Follows and Under the Silver Lake, and saw an opportunity to work with him on a project open to my style, which colleagues vouched for and led to a strong initial meeting and hire.
Widow's Bay
Q: How did you approach balancing comedy and horror in Widow's Bay without letting either overwhelm the other?
Edits aimed to keep scenes from becoming too broad or too dour, maintaining a tension between humor and fear by focusing on character truth and the evolving tone across scenes.
Widow's Bay
Q: Speaking of the collaboration, how did the opportunity to reunite with Hiro on Widow's Bay come about?
The group describes long-running working relationships, with Hiro recruiting them again due to trust and past collaborations, making the reunion feel natural rather than forced.
Backrooms
Q: What was the role of music and sound design in shaping the fear and pacing of the film?
Sound was treated as a character alongside the visuals. The hum of fluorescent lights, VHS distortion, and a collaborative score with Edo Van Breemen and Kane helped drive rhythm and atmosphere. There was a conscious effort to not over polish sound effects early on, to keep the story and mood intact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rough Cut

What is The Rough Cut about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The emphasis is on post-production craft, with in-depth conversations that peel back how editors, sound designers, and VFX teams shape storytelling in film and television. Guests span indie to blockbuster projects, discussing pacing, editorial strategies, sound design, and collaboration with directors to realize a director's vision. Noteworthy is the focus on practical decision-making in the cutting room, from large-scale collaborations with big teams to intimate, mentor-like dynamics within long-running post houses. Listeners can expect technical insight paired with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, making it especially valuable for editors, post-pro teams, and anyone curious about how top-tier cuts come together under real production pressures... more

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2. Nat Sanders
3. Gina Sansom
4. Payton Koch
5. Greg Ng
6. Greg O'Brien
7. Isaac Hagy
8. Kyle Reiter

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