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...

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...