Published by Canadian Cinema Editors
The Editor's Cut is a monthly podcast that explores the art of picture editing in Canada. The podcast is hosted by CCE member Sarah Taylor.
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div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[&_>_*_+_*]:mt-3 standard-markdown"> 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 CBC Gem !
1 hr 1 min
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.
1 hr 2 min
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 the evolving experience of embracing a gender-nonconforming identity.
49 min
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.
1 hr 14 min
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.
1 hr 19 min
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
1 hr 35 min
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.
1 hr 22 min
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 Charlene Rule has edited a diverse portfolio spanning museum installations, unscripted shows, music videos, and award-winning documentaries. Her first documentary, FRAMES premiered at Tribeca and also showed at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Recent work includes FOUR STRINGS GOOD, the documentary commemorating the British sessions bassist Mo Foster, which has just premiered at the DocNRoll festival in London. She has also contributed to notable projects like THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, SAME SEX AMERICA, and LEVI: BECOMING HIMSELF. Charlene's work has appeared on networks including A&E, AMI, CBC, Discovery+, FoxSports1, HBO, Max, Showtime, Sundance Channel, and VICE. Hans Olsen - Editor Hans Olson is an editor with a passion for observational storytelling. He has worked on three films directed by Tasha Hubbard – SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO, NÎPAWISTAMÂSOWIN: WE WILL STAND UP and BIRTH OF A FAMILY. His documentary editing credits also include SIKSIKAKOWAN: THE BLACKFOOT MAN, ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! and KÍMMAPIIYIPITSSINI: THE MEANING OF EMPATHY. Hans studied screenwriting at Langara College and is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre (Directors' Lab) and Berlinale Talents. He has volunteered with the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival since its inception in 2010. John McMillan - Composer John McMillan is an award-winning composer, producer, and educator. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Westminster in London, UK, and is currently serving as Head of Songwriting with the Department of Music at MacEwan University in Edmonton. From an early age, John has been interested in the art of storytelling through film. This fascination, coupled with a love of music composition, songwriting, music technology and recording, has led to his career in music for visual media. Select screen credits include SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO, CRACKED: THE PERPLEXING WORLD OF EGG DONATION, THE GOOD VIRUS, WOCHIIGII LO: END OF THE PEACE, BLIND AMBITION: THE WOP MAY STORY, IRONMAN III and ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG. John is most passionate about his musical contributions to the Canadian documentary film industry. Johnny Blerot - Sound Designer Johnny began his sound recording education at the age of 16 and has been working with audio professionally for more than 35 years. With a diploma in Music and Recording Arts from MacEwan University, he is both a musician and audio engineer, with the unique ability to receive the world through sound. The recipient of thirteen Alberta Motion Picture Industry Awards, two Canadian Screen Award Nominations, his position as a premiere audio authority is well established. There is no project Johnny is not equipped to tackle. He has a strong understanding of the technical and creative elements involved in audio production, and he has the skill to balance both. Sarah Taylor, CCE (Moderator) A multi-award-winning editor with over twenty years of experience, Sarah has helped shape countless narratives that have been seen around the world. She has cut a wide range of documentaries, television programs, shorts, and feature films which have been screened at festivals including Tribeca, TIFF, and Sundance, and broadcast on networks like CBC, BBC, PBS, APTN, and AMI. Sarah's most recent work includes the feature length documentary The Lebanese Burger Mafia which premiered at HOT DOCS in 2023 and the feature film Hey Viktor! which premiered at Tribeca in 2023. Sarah has seamlessly transitioned into the world of podcasting and also hosts and edits interview-based shows such as BRAAAINS and THE EDITOR'S CUT, adding another dimension to her multifaceted storytelling expertise.
1 hr 17 min
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
1 hr 21 min
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.
1 hr 43 min
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.
1 hr 8 min
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.
56 min
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!
38 min
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 years. Some of their collaborative work includes the cult classic DAZED AND CONFUSED, BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET AND BEFORE MIDNIGHT, and last year's HIT MAN. Their latest collaboration is this year's BLUE MOON. In 2014, Linklater's BOYHOOD earned 6 Academy Award nominations, including Best Editing for Sandra. Sandra is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American Cinema Editors, and The Motion Picture Editor's Guild.
46 min
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.
1 hr 17 min
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), ALTER BOYS, SEEKING FIRE, ANCIENT BODIES, and many short films including I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY BODY which won Audience Choice Award at Gimli Film Fest 2023. Short films she's written/directed have screened with Toronto Jewish Film Fest, the8fest, Gimli Film Fest, and more. Her films often explore mental health, identity, and relationships. Her short film, HOT DOG GUY won a People's Choice Award at Vox Popular Media Arts Fest 2022. She's also a motion graphics artist and community organizer. From 2019-2023 she organized OurToba Film Network & Fest, a community group for women, non-binary and gender diverse Manitobans in film. Xi Feng is a film editor based in Montreal. Having lived in China, Canada, and France, she has cultivated a unique blend of cultural and artistic sensitivity. Feng has worked as an editor on award winning films including CETTE MAISON, CAITI BLUES and most recently UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, which won the inaugural Audience Award at the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes and is Canada's 2025 submission for the Oscars. Her filmography includes films premiered at major festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, Vision du Réel, HotDocs, etc. Nathalie Massaroni is a Winnipeg-based editor and post production supervisor of more than 400 hours of television. Since graduating from the University of Winnipeg's film program, she has edited features and series including WINTERTIDE, ALTER BOYS, SEEKING FIRE, and ABERDEEN (which premiered at TIFF 2024). Nathalie has also edited other short form series and films such as D DOT H, TAILOR MADE, and I HURT MYSELF. If she's not working on a computer, you can find Nathalie at the dance studio or sipping coffee with a cat on her lap. Ajla Odobasic is a Bosnian-Canadian film editor based in Toronto. Her credits include MATT AND MARA, THE WHITE FORTRESS, the TFCA Best Canadian Film Award-winning ANNE AT 13000 FT, A.W: A PORTRAIT OF APICHATPONG WEERASETHAKUL, and the CSA-nominated HELLO DESTROYER. Her work has screened at several festivals and platforms including Locarno, TIFF, the Berlinale, MoMA, CBC Gem, and the Criterion Channel. Ajla teaches editing in Humber College's Film and Television program. Sarah Hedar is a Vancouver-based editor and story editor. Her patience and sense of humour keeps the challenges that so often bog down the creative process at bay. Sarah's award-winning work on provocative and original films spans both documentary and narrative projects, from features to shorts. Her keen eye for visual storytelling reflects her belief in the power of community, and the importance of continuously reassessing the status quo while building a world filled with empathy and hope for a brighter future. Her work has screened at festivals across the globe, but most notably, Sundance, TIFF, and VIFF. Kelly Boutsalis is the International Programmer, Canada for the Toronto International Film Festival. She's also a freelance writer, and has written about film and television for the New York Times, NOW Magazine, Elle Canada, Flare, POV Magazine and more. She's also written about lifestyle, design, and culture for publications including Vogue, Toronto Star, Chatelaine, VICE and Toronto Life. Originally from the Six Nations reserve, she lives in Toronto. She is on the board of imagineNATIVE and a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association.
1 hr 28 min
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.
37 min
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 their traumatic experiences is revealed as they wrestle to regain their reproductive futures and set a precedent for millions of other women and families. ZURAWSKI V TEXAS reveals the dire impact of losing access to healthcare—and the extraordinary efforts of the women and men fighting on the frontline to regain those rights. The film is available for rent on Apple TV and Amazon Prime
46 min
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 Beetlejuice.
1 hr 3 min
Today's episode was a Master Series that took place on October 9th, 2024 In Conversation with Dean Evans. In this conversation, host Sarah Taylor, CCE talks with film and tv editor Dean Evans. Dean shares his journey from a small-town kid in Saskatchewan to becoming a successful editor. He discusses the importance of the MASTER THE WORKFLOW workflow in editing, his experiences working on the film DARK MATCH , and the collaborative nature of the editing process. They also discuss the fast-paced nature of web series DEPARTMENT OF PARANORMAL AFFAIRS , the significance of keeping up with technology in editing, and Dean reflects on a fulfilling career in film, emphasizing the value of relationships in the industry.
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