Acclaimed Editor of One Piece, Dope Thief, Star Trek: Picard and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to Mentor Students in MEWShop’s Six Week Intensive
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Manhattan Edit Workshop’s Talking MEWShop series continues its deep dive into the art, craft, and business of professional editing with a standout episode featuring Katie Turinski, award-winning commercial editor at Exile known for cutting Super Bowl commercials, national ad campaigns, and high-profile brand storytelling.
In the early 1990s, before LinkedIn portfolios and Vimeo links, breaking into film and television post-production involved a kind of leap-of-faith persistence that now feels almost mythological. For editor Matthew Barbato, that leap began with a printed directory, a stack of paper résumés, and a willingness to mail them—one by one — to production companies that might not even exist anymore.
In a recent episode of Talking MEWShop, Raphi Salem hosted a compelling conversation with Debora Emilio, a rising talent in the post-production world, joined by Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop) founders Josh Apter and Jason Banke. The focus was Debora’s journey from journalism in Brazil to a flourishing assistant editor role at AMC, achieved largely through remote opportunities and the transformative power of hands-on education.
For anyone aspiring to break into the film and television industry, the question often arises: should you invest in a traditional 4-year film school program, or opt for a shorter, intensive training program like a 6-week film editing workshop bootcamp? While both paths have their merits, the reality is that a focused bootcamp offers a far more cost-effective, practical, and industry-connected experience for those eager to master the craft of editing and launch their careers.
In a recent edition of Talking MEWShop, Raphi Salem welcomed a standout guest from the Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop) community—Sophia Grimbaum Flores. Joined by MEWShop founder Josh Apter and President Jason Banke, the conversation illuminated how Sophia's journey through the Six Week "Art of Editing" Workshop became a transformative pivot from uncertainty to creative career success.
Joanna Naugle, ACE, has become a standout editor in the world of television, particularly for her work on the critically acclaimed series The Bear. But her journey is anything but typical, encompassing animation, live action, and a deep appreciation for the craft of sound. Speaking with MEWShop, Naugle opened up about her diverse editing background and how each experience has sharpened her storytelling instincts.
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