EP 302 - Editor Christopher Nelson - 'Lost', 'West Wing' & 'Sx Feet Under'

Tell us what you though of the episode🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Christopher Nelson, whose remarkable television career includes iconic series such as The West Wing, Lost, and Six Feet Under.Christopher shares stories from behind the edit suite on some of television’s most celebrated dramas, discussing how editing shapes performances, builds suspense, and defines the emotional rhythm of a series. We explore his work on these groundbreaking shows, the creative decisions that happen in post-production, and the evolution of television storytelling over the course of his career.We also dive into what it takes to become a successful TV editor, the collaboration between editors, directors, and producers, and why editing is often the invisible craft that brings every episode to life. It’s an insightful conversation about storytelling, creativity, and the art of editing for television.Chris Nelsons’ career is long and varied. Starting in the MailRoom at Universal, and working his way up to Apprentice Film Editor in the Stock Film Library, Film Librarian, then Asst. Editor and finally Film Editor.  Since then, he’s edited over 50 television and cable pilots, TV movies, and a variety of TV series’.  Working as a Film Editor has also created many opportunities to Produce and Direct as well.Nelson has received Best Editing Emmy for series finale of “Lost” and Best Editing Emmy Nominations for: “Six Feet Under”, “Lost”, Mad Men”, “China Beach”, and “The Greatest American Hero”.  Also, he’s received “American Cinema Editors” nomination for editing the “West Wing” pilot, “Mad Men” and “Lost” #losttvshow #westwing #tv #editing http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdomhttp://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcasthttp://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directedCitizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsuIn Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21Official Website - www.jawadmir.com