In Conversation with Jane MacRae
The Editor's Cut
In today's episode we're joined by editor Jane MacRea, who has over 15 years of experience in TV and feature films. Her work spans comedy, horror, drama, and science fiction in both short and feature formats, and has been featured at film festivals around the world. Today we discuss her work on the feature film NIKA AND MADISON, which had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. We also dive into her work on the Netflix series XO, Kitty. You can now watch Nika and Madison on !
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In Conversation with Jerry Skibinsky
The Editor's Cut
Today’s episode is a Master Series panel that took place virtually on May 13th, 2026. Jerry Skibinsky, editor of Heartland sits down with Sarah Taylor, CCE to talk about his path from AD and location management departments to the edit suite, and what that on-set foundation brings to his work as an editor.
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LARRY (they/them) with Catherine Legault
The Editor's Cut
Today’s episode is a panel that took place virtually in June 2025. Editor Xi Feng sits down with director and editor Catherine Legault about her second feature documentary, Larry (they/them). Catherine is a prolific, award-winning editor and the host of the CCE’s French podcast L’Art du Montage. In Larry (they/them), she takes on the dual role of director and editor, following the vibrant and deeply personal journey of non-binary Montreal photographer Laurence Philomène. Their colourful and intimate photography not only shines throughout the film but also offers a poignant glimpse into...
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A MOTHER APART with Sonia Godding Togobo & Tom Third
The Editor's Cut
Today’s episode is a panel that took place on June 18th, 2025 in Toronto. It was an in depth conversation with Sonia Godding Togobo and Tom Third. They discussed the documentary A MOTHER APART, a story about Jamaican-American poet and 2SLGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin and how she courageously reclaimed the art of mothering. We’ll learn more about the edit and how the music added to the story. This event will be moderated by Ricardo Acosta, CCE.
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Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance with Ricardo Acosta, CCE
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Today’s episode is a master series panel that took place on June 4, 2025 in Toronto. Award winning editor Ricardo Acosta, CCE talks with Nick Hector, CCE, BFE about how the film PARADE: QUEER ACTS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE, captured the pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today.
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Vancouver - Making Movie Magic with VFX Editors
The Editor's Cut
If visual effects are the magic of movies, then the VFX editors are the ones making magic happen in the edit suite. But what does that entail? As the bridge between editorial and VFX artists, how do VFX editors support the storytelling process and what do they do? Where did they come from and how has the position evolved? VFX editors Gary Lam, Warren Mazutinec and Bob Dewald answer these questions and more! This panel was moderated by Kelsy Wittman
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Editcon 2025: Toronto - Who Am I? Crafting Stories on Identity
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How do issues of representation and identity shape the art and craft of film editing? Join editors Lara Johnston (FELLOW TRAVELERS), Gloria Tong (BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE), and Fabiola Caraza (THE POPULARITY PAPERS) as they discuss the intersection of film editing and cinematic explorations of race, class, gender, and culture. Moderated by D. Gillian Truster, CCE.
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EditCon 2025: Edmonton - From Cut to Score: How Collaboration Shapes Film and TV
The Editor's Cut
Post production is all about collaboration! Join a talented panel of editors, sound designers, and composers as they reveal the behind-the-scenes magic that brings films to life. From the precision of sound design to the emotion of the score, learn how every element comes together to create unforgettable cinematic experiences. Hear from editors Charlene Rule and Hans Olsen, composer John McMillan and sound designer Johnny Blerot and see how teamwork transforms great ideas into compelling stories on the screen! This panel was moderated by Sarah Taylor, CCE Panelists: Charlene Rule - Editor...
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EditCon 2025: Vancouver - Finding the Story
The Editor's Cut
Today's episode was a panel that took place in Vancouver as part of EditCon 2025. 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 Lisa Binkley, CCE, Jamie Alain, CCE, Ted Tozer, Tanya Maryniak for an in-depth discussion spanning scripted television, documentary, reality and feature editing. This panel was moderated Mauri Bernstein
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EditCon 2025: Toronto - Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal
The Editor's Cut
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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