In this in‑depth Filmmaker U conversation, the editorial team of Eduardo Serrano & Matheus Saria, behind the enigmatic thriller The Secret Agent, walks us through how they construct tension, emotional pacing, and narrative clarity in a story full of mystery and intrigue. From choosing where to place a cut to how to emphasize character beats, their process offers a masterclass in editing as storycraft.

“Editing is where you give the audience pe...

In this revealing Filmmaker U interview, editor and associate producer Kyle Traynor breaks down the evolution of HBO’s Industry in its fourth season — showing how editing choices and storytelling rhythms shift creatively when a series reinvents itself. The discussion gives invaluable lessons for aspiring editors and filmmakers on approaching narrative structure, pacing, and emotional impact through editorial decisions.  

“Editing isn’t just as...

Cinematography is more than capturing light — it’s shaping how audiences feel and perceive a story. In this insightful interview with Emmy‑winning cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné, she breaks down how visual choices define the unsettling, emotionally charged world of Severance.  

“We can give Clint Eastwood his lens.”
— Jessica Lee Gagné on choosing the perfect lenses and stops to tell story through image quality and feel.  

In her approac...

In this insightful Filmmaker U interview, award‑winning cinematographer Johanna Coelho shares how collaboration at every stage of production can elevate a project’s visual language and storytelling. (Watch the full interview on YouTube )  

“Cinematography is as much about listening and adapting as it is about lighting and lenses.”
— Johanna Coelho on building trust between departments.

Coelho’s approach to The Pitt demonstrates that impactf...

Production design is often the invisible architecture of a film — the emotional scaffolding that holds the story in place. In the Filmmaker U interview with Ruta Kiskyte, production designer behind Sing Sing, we’re reminded that every wall color, every aging surface, every carefully chosen prop carries narrative weight.

As she puts it:

“Design isn’t decoration — it’s storytelling before the camera rolls.”

That philosophy is at the heart of...

Russell Griffin, ACE is a four-time Emmy-nominated sitcom editor and director, known for "How I Met Your Father," "Extended Family," "Mad About You," "Family Reunion," and "The Upshaws."

In 2023, he became the only editor to ever be nominated for two different shows in the same year in the Multi-Camera Comedy Series category (for "How I Met Your Father," and "The Upshaws"). In 2024, he currently holds another Primetime Emmy nomination, while earli...

Five-time Emmy nominated Editor Cindy Mollo, ACE talks with Filmmaker U about her work on "Book of Eli," "Mad Men," "House of Cards," and the hit Netflix show "Ozark"! 

Cindy Mollo, ACE, began her career editing the critically acclaimed dramas "Homicide: Life on the Street," and "Oz" for producers Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana. She was nominated for an American Cinema Editors Eddie Award for her work on an episode of “Homicide” directed by Levi...

Each week since the beginning of the pandemic, we have asked each of our guests one last question on our Filmmaker U weekly Chats.  Each of our guests are asked to tell us if there a show or movie they discovered during that time of lockdowns or what is their guilty pleasure shows to watch. Here are there suggestions and links to their interviews!

UPDATED March 22, 2022

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"The Harder They Fall" and "JoJo Rabbit" Editor Tom ...

Cinematographer Paula Huidobro talks with Filmmaker U about the challenges of shooting  the recent film "CODA." For this film, Paula had to work with deaf actors, shoot tons of scenes on a boat and many other unique scenarios!

Paula Huidobro was born in Mexico City. She attended the London International Film School and later on specialized in cinematography at The American Film Institute.

Her feature film debut as a cinematographer was “Gar...

Recently Filmmaker U was able to speak with the Emmy-nominated Editors of "A Black Lady Sketch Show."  Editors Daysha Broadway, Jessica Hernández, and Stephanie Filo talk about their experience editing this comedic improvised hit show on HBO.

Daysha Broadway is a film & television Editor who has over 10 years experience working professionally in documentary, scripted, and unscripted television. A Los Angeles native, Daysha obtained a Masters Deg...