Ep. 11 - 'Cutting It' in the Music Industry with editor Mari Keiko Gonzalez

Mari Keiko Gonzalez is an award-winning editor whose extensive list of credits include: The Weeknd's show open performance for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards; Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President, which was slated as the opening night film at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival; Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, NWA, Stevie Nicks and The Cure's induction films for HBO's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; ABC's Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?; Tony Bennett Celebrates 90, which won the 2018 Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album; and she is currently editing a documentary about the making of Tom Petty's '94 album Wildflowers.Mari also produced, directed and edited the documentary, The Music Never Ends about The Mambo Legends Orchestra, formerly known as The Tito Puente Orchestra.In episode 11, Mari and I talk about her experiences while working at Sony Music, her process behind editing multi-camera concerts and documentaries, working closely with sound mixers and directors, the evolution of the music industry and it's impact on editing jobs, and the benefits of adopting a health and fitness routine. Other topics of discussion include:Being exposed to the arts while growing up in New York CityHow working at a bar in NYC led Mari to start her career in editingGetting interested in editing while working as a receptionist at a film distribution companyHow Mari started her longstanding career at Sony MusicWhy Sony Music kept hiring herCutting internal presentations for Sony Music made her better at editing musicBeing one of the few female editors in town in the earlier part of her careerMoving from internal presentations to multi-camera concert series Being surrounded by artists such as Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Tony Bennet, Snoop Dog and many moreHer process of working with artists on editing sessionsLearning to play piano, flute, and drums Mari’s experience editing comedy and sportsWorking with her assistant on documentary projectsThe importance of mentorship and some of Mari’s mentorsWhat Mari looks for in a potential hireWhy we need to adapt to new technology and other methods of storytellingMari’s advice for anyone wanting to start an editing careerSUBSCRIBE to the Hollywood Editing Mentor podcast and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnkCheck out our free content and other resources! >>> SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! >>>Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnk