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Emmy-winning editor Brian A. Kates breaks down his editing process behind The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Fire Island, Saint X, and his 2025 films Jeff Buckley & Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Chapters
00:00 The Role of an Editor
03:29 Influence of New York on Storytelling
06:25 Early Artistic Influences
09:29 Realizing the Power of Editing
12:26 The Collaborative Nature of Filmmaking
15:03 Creative Struggles and Turning Points
18:24 Rapid Fire: This or That
20:28 Balancing Technical Precision with Emotion
25:29 Finding the Heartbeat in Documentaries
29:15 The Art of Non-Fiction Cinematography
30:54 Balancing Humor and Romance in Fire Island
33:39 Creating Tension Across Timelines in SaintX
36:48 Editing Musical Sequences: A Unique Challenge
41:05 Theatrical DNA in Kiss of the Spider Woman
45:16 Finding Your Starting Point in Diverse Genres
51:09 True or False: Insights into Editing
53:14 Embracing Innovation in Storytelling
56:43 Advice for Aspiring Editors
59:20 Exploring New Genres: The Silent Film Challenge

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