EditCon 2025: Toronto - Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal
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Today's episode is a conversation that took place in Toronto during EditCon 2025 with Peter Denes and Steve Taylor, CCE, as they discuss their editing of the opus documentary THE TRAGICALLY HIP: NO DRESS REHEARSAL. This DGC Award-winning, four-part series tells the story of a bunch of scrappy kids from Kingston, Ontario, who went on to make music history. Denes and Taylor will reflect on the mammoth task of shaping 40 years of music and memories into a rock and roll story that defined Canada to Canadians. Moderated by Nick Hector, CCE, BFE.
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EditCon 2025: Halifax - Finding the Story
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Editing is storytelling, and telling stories is what makes us human. But how do editors find, refine, and reconstruct the stories upon which we work? What differences and similarities exist across genres? Join Amy Mielke, Wes Paster, Kimberlee McTaggart, CCE and Sarah Byrne for in-depth discussion spanning scripted television, documentary, reality and feature editing. This panel was moderated by Taylor Olsen.
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EditCon 2025 - Assistant Editors: The Heart of Post Production
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Join us for a conversation led by Pauline Decroix with assistants from BEACON 23, HOME SWEET ROME, PUSH and MOONSHINE. They discuss the assistant journey, from working with editors on projects to the differences between remote and office workflows, and navigating day-to-day operations in between the edit suites.
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Heated Rivalry with Véronique Barbe, CCE & Arthur Tarnowski, ACE, CCE
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Today we are thrilled to bring you Véronique Barbe, CCE and Arthur Tarnowski, ACE, CCE the editors behind one of the biggest series of the year, Heated Rivalry. This show has been breaking records across the board, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 on IMDb for episode five, becoming Bell Media’s most-watched series ever on Crave, and the top non-animated acquired series on HBO, ranking among the top five scripted debuts of 2025. Just a warning there are spoliers in this episode!
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In Conversation with Sandra Adair, ACE
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In today’s episode Sarah Taylor, CCE talks with Sandra Adair, ACE, the celebrated editor behind some of the most enduring and emotionally resonant films of our time. Best known for her long-standing collaboration with director Richard Linklater on films like BOYHOOD, BEFORE MIDNIGHT, SCHOOL OF ROCK, and DAZED AND CONFUSED, Adair brings a rare blend of instinct, rhythm, and narrative sensitivity to every frame. About Sandra: Academy Award nominee, Sandra Adair, ACE, has enjoyed an ongoing artistic collaboration with director Richard Linklater, having edited 24 films for him over the past 33...
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Wicked: For Good with Myron Kerstein, ACE
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Today's episode is an interview with Myron Kerstein, ACE — the brilliant editor behind Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Myron has earned two Oscar nominations, won two ACE Eddie Awards for Wicked and tick, tick…BOOM!, and has edited numerous iconic musicals, including In the Heights.
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EditCon 2025: This Year in Canadian Film
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We want to feature the editors of four Canadian films that are not only critically acclaimed in this year’s festival circles but also reflect the great community spirit behind their creation. Whether it’s the utterly independent visions of MATT AND MARA and UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE or the deeply necessary stories of the Indigenous community in ABERDEEN and THE STAND, this year’s Canadian films, in all their shapes and forms, are not short of boldness and style. Sara Bulloch is an editor and filmmaker in Winnipeg, Canada. She’s edited films and series like ABERDEEN (premiered at TIFF2024),...
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EditCon 2025: Our Animated Heroines
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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.
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Zurawski v Texas with Austin Reedy
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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...
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Jay Prychidny, CCE
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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...
info_outlineCanadian films are still making their way to the big screen with fascinating themes. FITTING IN grapples with societal notions regarding the relationship between body and womanhood. HEY, VIKTOR! tackles a quest for fame and fortune morphed into a journey of self-discovery. THE KING TIDE reflects on community, fundamentalism, and rejection of a larger world. Heavy metal, violence, gambling addiction, and a never-ending pile of dishes serve as the background in THE DISHWASHER to give us a bumpy ride to redemption. Join us in a conversation with Maureen Grant, CCE, Isabelle Malenfant, CCE, Justin Oakey, and Sarah Taylor, CCE the editors of these films who will share their experiences shaping these stories. This panel was moderated by director Chandler Levack.