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.
From Night Shifts to Netflix: Veronica Rutledge’s Editing Journey from MEWShop to Major TV
Veronica Rutledge’s journey into the world of film and television editing is a testament to grit, hustle, and the power of connection. Appearing as a guest on the Manhattan Edit Workshop’s (MEWShop) Talking Heads series, Veronica joined hosts Josh Apter, Jason Banke, and Raphi Salem to reflect on her start in post-production—and how a six-week course changed the course of her career.