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Talking MEWShop: Debora Emilio on Perseverance, Pivoting, and Post-Production Success

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.

Why a 6-Week Intensive Film Editing Workshop Bootcamp Beats a 4-Year Film School

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.

Editor Debby Germino, ACE, Joins Manhattan Edit Workshop as the Next Artist in Residence

Manhattan Edit Workshop Welcomes Award-Winning Editor Debby Germino, ACE, as Artist in Residence for June/July 2025 Session

Editor Mark Hartzell, ACE, Joins Manhattan Edit Workshop as Artist in Residence for March Intensive

MEWShop’s Next Six Week Intensive Editing Workshop Begins March 10th

Editor Maria Gonzales, Joins Manhattan Edit Workshop as the Next Artist in Residence

MEWShop’s Next Six-Week Intensive Editing Workshop Begins November 4th

Editor Sean Albertson, ACE, Joins Manhattan Edit Workshop as Artist in Residence

MEWShop’s Next Six-Week Intensive Editing Workshop Begins September 9th

“Wednesday” Editor Jay Prychidny, CCE, Joins Manhattan Edit Workshop as Artist in Residence

 MEWShop’s Six Week Intensive Art of Editing Workshop Next Class Starts November 6th!

MEWShop Welcomes Editor Liza Cardinale, ACE, for our July/August 2020 LIVE Online Six Week Intensive

Liza Cardinale, ACE is a television editor living in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar-winning Editor Stephen Rotter Joins Our Next Six Week Intensive Workshop

MEWShop proudly announces that film editor Stephen Rotter. will join our September/October 2019 Six Week Intensive.

Award-winning Editor Shannon Baker Davis, ACE Joins our June/July Six Week Intensive Workshop!

Shannon Baker Davis, ACE is an award-winning television editor. She began her career in New York, editing unscripted shows and documentaries, most notably the two time Emmy-awarded, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. After 10 years working on many iconic shows such as Top Chef and Project Runway, Shannon made the jump to scripted television and feature films. Her most recent credits include Insecure, from Issa Rae, Grown-ish, a spin-off of the highly acclaimed series, Black-ish, from creator, Kenya Barris and Queen Sugar, from creator Ava DuVernay.

Oscar-nominated Editor Christopher Tellefsen, ACE Joins Our Next Six Week Intensive Workshop!

Six Week Students will have the opportunity to work with the Oscar-nominated Editor for MEWShop’s April workshop 

Oscar Nominated Editor Robert Eisenhardt, ACE Joins Our Next Six Week Intensive Workshop!

MEWShop is excited to announce that Oscar-nominated editor Robert Eisenhardt, ACE,  will join our March/April 2019 Six Week Intensive.

Manhattan Edit Workshop Revamps Facility With New Roles in Organization

 Jason Banke, MEWShop’s General Manager, will now be taking over as Vice President of Operations; Janet Dalton, who’s been teaching at MEWShop for over eight years, will be the new Director of Education. Together, they will work towards expanding MEWShop’s course offerings to include the latest in editing and visual effects software as well as improve overall operations.

Manhattan Edit Workshop Gives Back to NYC's Aspiring Youth and Filmmaking Community

From workshops with local student film academies, to sponsoring the Karen Schmeer Film Fellowship, MEWShop has a hand in establishing and guiding New York’s flourishing filmmaking community

Manhattan Edit Workshop Goes Back to the Future - MovieMaker Magazine

In the Six-Week Intensive Course at Manhattan Edit Workshop (Mewshop), students learn how to use editing software like Final Cut Pro and Avid.

But the school also emphasizes the importance of editing history and theory, ensuring that students know how, when and why to use the tools they have been taught. After all, editors who achieve success in the industry must understand the art of editing as well as which keys to press on a computer. The school’s Artists in Residence program hammers home this point by bringing editors to screen and discuss their work, sharing with students the lessons they’ve learned throughout their own careers.

Manhattan Edit Workshop Alumni Land Topnotch Filmmaking and Editing Industry Positions

Six-week students take to the streets with concrete skills and a savvy approach to editing: From NBC Universal and BET to feature films, MEWShop alumni find great success in editing world

Manhattan Edit Workshop Takes Popular Film And Video Editing Workshop Online Via Class On Demand

Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop), the cutting-edge authorized digital training destination, is pleased to announce the upcoming online availability of its most popular training courses for aspiring and professional editors, filmmakers, and cinematographers. In partnering with Class on Demand, the leading provider of professional educational products for creative markets, MEWShop is prepping to take its immersive, hands-on training to the next level. 

Manhattan Edit Workshop Provides Free BlackMagic Design Davinci Resolve Training Session For Filmmaking Community

Expert colorist and editor Patrick Inhofer to deliver 2.5 hour lecture on utilizing the DaVinci Resolve’s powerful color correction capabilities

Q & A With MEWShop Owner Josh Apter - Production Hub

Hands-on, instructor-led certified training classes are the most efficient way to learn editing. I was a self-taught Avid and FCP editor for years and felt very comfortable with the machinery. It wasn't until I finally took my certified training to become an instructor that I saw what I was missing! I was shocked at the huge gaps in my knowledge. I'm a faster and better editor for having learned the software in a certified training environment, and I've seen the same results in countless MEW Shop students. 

"Outlook: Training, Be Prepared!" featured in Post Magazine By Ken McGorry

Seven year old Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop) offers a full range of certified classes in the art and technique of editing, including Final Cut Studio, Avid and Adobe.  Customized classes are designed to provide top-tier training to professional's and aspiring editors.