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Hollywood Editing Mentor
by Joaquin Elizondo, ACE
Step into personal conversations with post-production professionals and other award-winning filmmakers, where you'll find inspiring stories and expert guidance to fuel your journey towards career success. Explore the inner workings of celebrated projects, gaining exclusive insights into these productions. Join us for actionable insights and strategies generously shared by these accomplished creatives and filmmakers, empowering your career advancement and setting you on the path to success. Hosted by Joaquin Elizondo, ACE (GRISELDA, DARK WINDS, NARCOS: MEXICO).
Episodes
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Things Have Changed, But You Still Have Control
Things have changed in the film and TV industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s over. Early access for The HEM Playbook is now open. Join the live workshop here: https://hollywoodeditingmentor.com/hem-playbook-workshop/ In this episode, I share my honest perspective on where things stand right now…
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HEM Connect: Finding Work, Navigating the Industry, and Growing Your Network
In episode 78, I share the replay of a recent HEM Connect live Q&A and networking session from July 23, 2025. It was an open conversation about the current state of the film and television industry and what editors can do to keep moving forward. Topics covered include: Networking strategies that...
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Why I Pressed Pause...And What’s Next for Hollywood Editing Mentor
After a short break from releasing new podcast episodes and YouTube videos, I’m back with an important update on what’s been happening behind the scenes and the future of Hollywood Editing Mentor. In this episode, I share why I stepped away, how I’ve been investing my energy into my editing…
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HEM76: How to Thrive During Tough Times in the Film & TV Industry
Navigating the film & TV industry during tough times of unemployment can be challenging, but it's not impossible. In this video, I share practical tips and strategies to help you deal with unemployment, so you can get through these difficult periods and keep moving your career forward. Check out...
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HEM75: Cold Outreach Mistakes You Must Avoid to Get Replies
In this episode, I dive into the world of cold outreach and explore the common mistakes that can hinder your chances of getting replies. As competition increases in the industry, building a strong network is more crucial than ever. Whether you're looking to connect with potential collaborators,...
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HEM74: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Selling Documentaries with Roger Nygard, ACE
I sit down with Emmy-nominated editor Roger Nygard, ACE to explore his new book The Documentarian: The Way to a Successful and Creative Professional Life in the Documentary Business. We dive into the essential steps for making and selling documentaries, from concept development to securing deals...
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HEM73: How to Adapt to Changes in the Film & TV Industry
In this episode, we’re diving into the realities of the ever-changing film and TV industry and how editors and creatives can adapt to the new landscape. As the industry continues to face challenges, it’s essential to embrace change and adjust our expectations. Whether you’re just starting out or...
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HEM72: Mentoring the Next Generation and the Editing of GREEDY PEOPLE
Episode 72 features editor Jamie Kirkpatrick, ACE and assistant editor Amanda K. Romero (a former student of the Hollywood Editing Mentor program), discussing their work on the feature film Greedy People, directed by Potsy Ponciroli and starring Himesh Patel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Lily James....
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HEM71: Emmy FYC Round 2 [Panel 2]
A conversation with the Emmy-nominated editors of ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES (Mimi Wilcox, Martin Biehn) and WELCOME TO WREXHAM (Michael Anthony Brown, Michael Oliver)! Thank you to Impact 24 PR for putting this panel together! 👀 Take a look at some of our other content & resources:...
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HEM70: Emmy FYC Round 2 [Panel 1]
A conversation with the Emmy-nominated composers of BECKHAM (Anze Rozman, Camilo Forero) and editors of RESERVATION DOGS (Patrick Tuck, Varun Viswanath, ACE)! Thank you to Impact 24 PR for putting this panel together! 👀 Take a look at some of our other content & resources:...
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HEM69: 10 Tips to Become a Better Editor
In this episode, I dive into practical strategies that can elevate your editing skills. Drawing from over 20 years of professional editing experience, I share ten key practices that have significantly enhanced my own work and can do the same for you. From mastering storytelling and analyzing...
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HEM68: How to Stay Creative and Productive as a Film & TV Editor
Curious about how a film & television editor stays productive and creative? In this episode, I’ll guide you through my daily routine and share the strategies that kept my workflow efficient and inspiring on such projects as GRISELDA, DARK WINDS, and NARCOS: MEXICO. Learn practical tips for...
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HEM67: "Should I Move to a Cheaper City During This Slow Job Market?"
A HEM Community member asks a tough question: "Is it worth staying in an expensive city like Los Angeles while waiting for the film & television editing job market to pick up, or should I move somewhere cheaper temporarily?" In this episode, I explore the pros and cons of both options and share...
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HEM66: The Power of Collaboration in the Editing Room [GRISELDA FYC]
Joaquin Elizondo and Chris Cavanagh - two editors from the Netflix limited series Griselda - share their collaborative process for editing episode 103 "Mutiny," which they have submitted for competition for the 2024 Emmy Awards. Join us as we explore how Chris, originally Joaquin's assistant…
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HEM65: Editing Action and Building Suspense [GRISELDA FYC]
Join editors Joaquin Elizondo and Chris Cavanagh as they discuss the techniques used to edit action scenes and build suspense in the Netflix limited series GRISELDA. Using episode 103 "Mutiny," as a focal point—Joaquin and Chris's submission for the 2024 Emmy Awards competition—they break down...
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HEM64: Achieving Work/Life Balance and the Editing of THANK YOU, GOODNIGHT: THE BON JOVI STORY with Alex Trudeau Viriato
Alex Trudeau-Virato, editor and producer of the documentary series, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, joins us to discuss the critical importance of balancing work and personal life in the demanding world of editing. Drawing from his extensive experience, Alex emphasizes how engaging in...
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HEM 63: Emmy FYC 2024 Editors Panel #3
In the third episode of Hollywood Editing Mentor and Impact24 PR's #EditingMentorPanels series, Joaquin Elizondo interviews editors Shelly Westernam, ACE, and Payton Koch (ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING), along with Lauren Stava, Kelley Tourangeau, and Kara Torsney-Weir (VANDERPUMP VILLA). They…
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HEM62: Emmy FYC 2024 Editors Panel #2
In the second episode of Hollywood Editing Mentor and Impact24 PR's #EditingMentorPanels series, Joaquin Elizondo interviews editors Ralph Jean-Pierre (TOKYO VICE), Laurens Van Charante (DANCING WITH THE STARS), Ben Bulatao, ACE (DANCING WITH THE STARS, ORLANDO BLOOM: TO THE EDGE), Matt...
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HEM61: Emmy FYC 2024 Editors Panel #1
In the first episode of Hollywood Editing Mentor and Impact24 PR's #EditingMentorPanels series, guest moderator Victoria Male interviews editors Maura Corey, ACE (GEN V), Melissa Kent (MÚSICA), Inbal B. Lessner, ACE (ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES), Daniel Garber (SPERMWORLD), and Joaquin Elizondo...
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HEM60: Enhancing Storytelling with Rhythm & Pacing [GRISELDA FYC]
"The scenes are so sharply cut that the series is perfectly paced." -Variety Joaquin Elizondo and Chris Cavanagh - two editors behind the Netflix limited series Griselda - explore the essential role of rhythm and pacing in enhancing storytelling, and discuss how they use these techniques to…
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HEM59: A Deep Dive Into Music Editing with Eduardo "Gualo" Jaramillo
In this episode, Joaquin talks with Eduardo "Gualo" Jaramillo, the music editor behind the Netflix series Griselda. They discuss the complexities of music editing, exploring Eduardo's collaborative process with directors and editors, and the unique challenges of aligning music with visual...
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HEM58: Skills and Strategies to Thrive in Today's Evolving Editing Landscape
The HEM Community is a private space that offers invaluable insights, connections, learning resources, and support to help you thrive in your editing career. Click here to learn more! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode promises to be a game-changer for your editing...
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Ep. 57 - Navigating the Film Industry and Creating Engaging Short-Form Content with Bella Roberts
Ready to level up your editing game? Join me for a free webinar on Saturday, May 18 at 10am Pacific. I'll be dishing out invaluable skills and strategies to conquer today's ever-evolving editing landscape. Click here to secure your spot! Join us in this episode as we explore Bella Roberts'…
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Ep. 56 - Prevailing Through Endurance and the Editing of SHIRLEY with JoAnne Yarrow, ACE
This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm Click on the following link to learn more and use code MENTOR to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan: https://creators.riverside.fm/HollywoodEditingMentor In this episode, editor JoAnne Yarrow, ACE (Five Days…
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Ep. 55 - The Editing of GRISELDA
Join me on Episode 55 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with the talented editing team behind the Netflix limited series, Griselda. Join me, alongside Kelly Stuyvesant, Chris Cavanagh, and Charlie Viramontes, as we pull back the curtain and...
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Ep. 54 - The World of Music Supervision with Liza Richardson
In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of music supervision with the extraordinary Liza Richardson (Griselda, Barry, Reacher, Watchmen). Renowned for her unparalleled ability to secure the seemingly unattainable, Liza takes us behind the scenes of her illustrious career, sharing...
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Ep. 53 - The Editor's Toolkit for Seamless Collaboration
Explore the realm of film and television editing with an emphasis on fostering seamless collaboration. Join seasoned panelists Maura Corey, ACE (GEN V), Brett Bachman (THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER), Sean Olson (CAMP HIDEOUT), and Eric Litman (One Piece) as they share their wealth of experience...
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Ep. 52 - Crafting NYAD and the Process of Being a Go-To Editor with Christopher Tellefsen, ACE
In episode 52, I chat with Academy Award-nominated editor Christopher Tellefsen, ACE (Moneyball, A Quiet Place, The Menu). We talk about how Christopher edited the movie Nyad and the process to becoming a highly sought-after editor. We unravel the intricate process behind editing the compelling...
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Ep. 51 - How Your Personality Can Shape Your Editing Career with Annette Davey, ACE
Annette Davey, ACE (Pam & Tommy, The Estate, Maid) shares her valuable insights on how having a great personality can be a game-changer for film and television editors looking to land exciting job opportunities and progress in their careers. Discover the subtle yet impactful ways a positive...
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Ep. 50 - The Fearless Editing of PAINKILLER with Garret Donnelly and Geofrey Hildrew, ACE
In this special episode we have two incredible guests, Garret Donnelly and Geofrey Hildrew, ACE, who talk about their experience working on the Netflix limited series, Painkiller. They share the secrets behind bringing this gripping series to life and their close collaboration with director Peter...
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Ep. 49 - From Newsroom to Hollywood with Jorge Lopez [Meet The Mentee]
In this episode, you'll have the chance to meet Jorge, a former mentee of mine and the second person ever to join our program. Together, we embarked on a journey of private one-on-one mentoring sessions that ultimately led Jorge to transition from working in Spanish-language news to an exciting...
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Ep. 48 - Post-Production Creative Leaders Panel Discussion
Join me for an illuminating episode featuring a panel of post-production experts. In this discussion, explore the art of balancing technical precision and creative flair across various projects. Meet the Panelists: Eric Marks: Supervising Sound Editor at Transported Audio John Rafanelli: Editor,...
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Ep. 47 - Emmy-Nominees in Post-Production Panel Discussion
In this episode I moderate a discussion with Emmy-nominated post-production professionals who have left their mark on acclaimed television shows. Meet the Panelists: Lehnah Glikson: Music Editor, Stranger Things Russell Griffin, ACE: Editor, How I Met Your Father Laura Zempel, ACE: Editor, Beef…
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Ep. 46 - VANDERPUMP RULES Spotlight & Panel
In Episode 46 we take a dive into the world of reality television editing. I'm joined by the Emmy-nominated editors of VANDERPUMP RULES who share their insights and experiences in shaping the show's captivating narrative. Learn about the editors' unique journeys that led them to VANDERPUMP RULES...
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Ep. 45 - WELCOME TO WREXHAM Spotlight & Panel
Venture into the world of documentary editing with the Emmy-nominated editors of Welcome to Wrexham. Discover how fan culture inspired their work, their strategies for balancing emotion and energy, and the impact of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's involvement on the series. Explore the…
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Ep. 44 - A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Spotlight & Panel
Hear all about the editing of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show from Emmy-nominated editors Stephanie Filo, ACE, Taylor Joy Mason, ACE, and Malinda Zehner Guerra, who take us through their journey of maintaining the show's authenticity and cultural resonance. They reveal the artistry behind…
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Ep. 43 - Meet The Mentee: Will Truesdell
Get ready for an enlightening episode as we start a new series called Meet The Mentee. This is where I interview a former mentee of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Program to share their stories and experiences of how they've been able to accomplish their goals in the post-production industry. In...
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Ep. 42 - The Editing of EXTRACTION 2 with Alex Rodríguez
Academy Award-nominated editor Alex Rodríguez (Mosul, Children of Men) talks about his experience cutting adrenaline-pumping action sequences - including an amazing 21-minute "oner" - in the film, Extraction 2! Alex reveals his unique process and techniques for crafting breathtaking action scenes...
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Ep. 41 - Confronting Adversity, Embracing Change, and Cultivating Courage with Humberto Gurmilan
In episode #41, we learn about the remarkable life journey of author and award-winning journalist, Humberto Gurmilan, a true embodiment of living with courage, facing adversity, and adapting to change. At the young age of 15, Humberto's life took a dramatic turn when a surfing accident left him...
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Ep. 40 - Dealing With Burnout, Overcoming the Fear of New Challenges, and the Editing of BARDO with Monica Salazar
Monica Salazar (Honey Boy, As They Made Us) talks about her experience co-editing Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths with Academy Award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu. We also discuss ways to deal with burnout and how to overcome imposter syndrome - and what makes a good...
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Ep. 39 - Exploring Factors That Influence Career Decisions with Yvette Amirian, ACE
I’m talking to Yvette Amirian, ACE on episode 39 and Yvette has built a successful editing career by transitioning seamlessly between scripted and documentary content for the better part of two decades. We get to hear about her experience cutting her most recent project The Integrity of Joseph...
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Ep. 38 - How To Make a Good First Impression and Transitioning to Feature Films with James Wilcox, ACE
I’m talking to award-winning editor James Wilcox, ACE on episode 38 and he talks about his career journey from starting in news in Atlanta to now being Ron Howard’s editor, having cut Hillbilly Elegy for the Oscar-winning director and most recently Thirteen Lives which we are gonna hear all about...
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Ep. 37 - The Role of Emotion in Storytelling and the Editing of EUPHORIA with Aaron Butler, ACE
Emmy-winning editor Aaron Butler, ACE talks about transitioning from documentaries to film & scripted television editing, finding emotion in performances, how to become a better storyteller, and shares his experience editing the hit HBO series, Euphoria. Watch the video version of this episode on...
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Ep. 36 - The Editing of THE LAST OF US with Timothy Good, ACE
Timothy Good, ACE is an editor know for THE LAST OF US, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, FRINGE, and GOSSIP GIRL. Key takeaways from Episode 36 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast : Timothy's journey to editing high-profile television shows How Timothy got the job on THE LAST OF US Being open and ready...
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New Season Premieres Tuesday February 14th!
An all new season of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast premieres Tuesday February 14th with The Last of Us editor Timothy Good, ACE! The podcast now comes with a complete video experience on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE to the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube channel so you never miss a new episode!…
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Ep. 35 - Health & Wellness Tips for Filmmakers with Lydia Hurlbut
Doing something a little different on episode 35 of the Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast. Gonna be talking all about health & wellness, something that I’m truly interested in and get excited about. It’s a topic that I hadn’t touched upon in a while and something that I wanted to do again on this...
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Ep. 34 - The Editing of THE BEAR with Joanna Naugle and Adam Epstein, ACE
Joanna Naugle and Adam Epstein, ACE talk about their experience editing the hit FX series The Bear and share advice on making the transition from working on unscripted to scripted content. CLICK HERE to join the Hollywood Editing Mentor community! SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple...
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Ep. 33 - The Editing of OZARK with Vikash "Viks" Patel
My guest on episode 33 is Emmy-winning editor Vikash “Viks” Patel – who was one of the editors on the hit Netflix series Ozark, which recently concluded its four-season run. Viks was with the show since its inception and was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode “Fire Pink” from…
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Ep. 32 - The Magic of Editing Animation with Felipe Salazar
Learn all about the wonderful world of animation editing from Felipe Salazar (Big Mouth, Human Resources) and how you can land a job on an animated series. Felipe and I also discuss the following: Felipe’s break into animation editing How dialogue editing sparked his interest in animation…
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Ep. 31 - Mastering Your Craft and the Editing of TOP GUN: MAVERICK with Eddie Hamilton, ACE
Eddie Hamilton, ACE became interested in filmmaking at age 8 and started working in post-production at age 17. He is one of the most dedicated, hard-working, and talented editors working in Hollywood today and joins me on this episode to talk about his experience cutting Top Gun: Maverick. After…
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Step into personal conversations with post-production professionals and other award-winning filmmakers, where you'll find inspiring stories and expert guidance to fuel your journey towards career success.
Explore the inner workings of celebrated projects, gaining exclusive insights into these productions. Join us for actionable insights and strategies generously shared by these accomplished creatives and filmmakers, empowering your career advancement and setting you on the path to success.
Hosted by Joaquin Elizondo, ACE (GRISELDA, DARK WINDS, NARCOS: MEXICO).
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