New York, NY –June 4, 2025 – Step behind the scenes of the acclaimed series “Shrinking” with editors Sarah Lucky and James Renfroe as they pull back the curtain on the intricate and collaborative editing process that brings the show to life. In this exclusive session, Lucky and Renfroe will offer an in-depth look at how they shaped the emotional and narrative heartbeat of the series—one cut at a time.
From sculpting nuanced character arcs to finding just the right comedic rhythm, the duo will discuss how they navigated the challenges of maintaining “Shrinking’s” delicate balance between humor and heartfelt storytelling. Their thoughtful approach to editing helped ensure that each episode flowed seamlessly while staying true to the show’s distinctive voice and tone.
Audience members will have the unique opportunity to view and analyze select scenes from the series, as Lucky and Renfroe break down the creative decisions behind some of their favorite moments. They’ll explore how pacing, performance, and intuition come together in the editing suite to elevate the narrative and deepen emotional resonance.
This behind-the-scenes conversation will also highlight the power of creative partnership, showing how trust and collaboration between editors are essential in maintaining consistency across episodes and enhancing the storytelling experience for viewers.
Whether you’re a fan of the show, an aspiring editor, or simply curious about the magic behind the screen, this session promises to offer fresh insights into what it takes to shape a series that’s as moving as it is funny.
All attendees who register for this event will receive a link and password 30 minutes before the event. The event will be available at 8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT on June 5th, 2025. This will gain free access for all attendees who register.
This event wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors AJA Video Systems, American Cinema Editors, and Filmmaker U. We are also grateful for the continued support of our partners ProductionHUB, Digital Cinema Society, LAPPG, NYWIFT, Film Fatales, and The D-Word.
To register, please go to: https://bit.ly/3ZeGEM5
About Our Panelists:
Sarah Lucky, a Los Angeles native, graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. She began her career in post on films like "The Girl Next Door," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," and numerous Adam Sandler comedies. Her editing debut came on "Grace and Frankie," and continued various shows such as “Better Things" and, most recently, “Shrinking." She also edited a few features, such as "Senior Year," starring Rebel Wilson. Passionate about editing since high school, Sarah thrives on the creative puzzle-solving it offers.
James Renfroe is an accomplished film and television Editor. He started his career working as an Editor on "10 Things I Hate About You" (Season 1) directed by Gil Junger and "The Muppets" (Season 1) Executive Produced by Bill Prady & Bob Kushnell for ABC. He is a frequent collaborator with Bill Lawrence, starting with his work as an Editor on "Shrinking" (Season 1-3) and as an Associate Producer on "Bad Monkey" (Apple TV). His work can also be seen in NBC’s "Superstore" (Seasons 1-6), where, in addition to editing 56 episodes, he served as a director on 2 episodes and as an Associate Producer for multiple seasons. He recently collaborated with Showrunner Quinta Brunson on ABC’s "Abbott Elementary" (Season 4).
Other Editor credits include NBC Universal’s "American Auto" (Season 1 & 2), Executive Produced by Jeffrey Blitz, Dana Honor, Aaron Kaplan, Justin Spitzer; and "St. Denis Medical," Executive Produced by Eric Ledgin & Justin Spitzer. Within feature films, Renfroe edited "KTown Cowboys," Executive Produced by Ken Jeong and directed by Daniel Park, starring Daniel Dae Kim, Eric Roberts, Steve Byrne, and Jeong, which premiered at SXSW in 2015. His work can also be seen as Editor in "After Darkness: directed by Batan Silva, starring Natalie Dyer, Robert Aguire, Kyra Sedgwick, & John Patrick Amedori. As well as "Kid Stockwell, Concrete Blondes" directed by Nicholas Kalikow, and "Just Add Water" directed by Hart Bochner with Sony Pictures, starring Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hill, Justin Long, Danny DeVito, and Dylan Walsh.
Chad Anderson is a college professor, animation geek, poet, video editor & skateboarder from the Jersey Shore. He has worked on various editing and visual FX projects for corporate, educational, broadcast, non-profit, and military organizations all over the country (and once in Korea). Previous clients have included E! Entertainment, "The Charlie Rose Show," the WB, The Count Basie Theatre, and a film that went straight to video with John Stamos in it. He holds a master’s in education from NJCU and has been teaching for over 18 years. His favorite movie is "Joe Versus the Volcano."