The Editor's Cut

Canadian Cinema Editors
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The Editor's Cut is a monthly podcast that explores the art of picture editing in Canada. The podcast is hosted by CCE member Sarah Taylor.

  1. 2d ago

    Palm Royale with Amanda Pollack, ACE, BFE

    In today's episode Amanda Pollack, ACE, BFE joins us to talk all things Palm Royale.  Amanda Pollack, ACE, BFE is a born and raised New Yorker, who spent a number of years in the UK as well. She has always loved the way pictures, sound, and music work together to tell stories. Amanda believes her affinity for music and sense of rhythm contribute greatly to the craft of editing. Television Credits include The Patient, The Good Fight, The Sinner, Smash, Skins, In Treatment, The Americans, Godfather of Harlem, and Palm Royale. In Feature Films, Amanda has worked with an impressive list of directors, including Robert Altman, Terry Gilliam, Ang Lee, Sidney Pollack, Martin Brest, and David Frankel. Amanda also earned credit as Additional Music Editor on The Devil Wears Prada, after finding and editing much of its songs and score. Amanda loves her work, and feels very fortunate to be in this collaborative business of storytelling as an Editor.

    Palm Royale with Amanda Pollack, ACE, BFE

  2. Jul 28

    In Conversation with Jane MacRae

    div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[&_>_*_+_*]:mt-3 standard-markdown"> In today's episode we're joined by editor Jane MacRea, who has over 15 years of experience in TV and feature films. Her work spans comedy, horror, drama, and science fiction in both short and feature formats, and has been featured at film festivals around the world. Today we discuss her work on the feature film NIKA AND MADISON, which had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. We also dive into her work on the Netflix series XO, Kitty. You can now watch Nika and Madison on CBC Gem!

    In Conversation with Jane MacRae

  3. Jul 14

    In Conversation with Jerry Skibinsky

    Today's episode is a Master Series panel that took place virtually on May 13th, 2026. Jerry Skibinsky, editor of Heartland sits down with Sarah Taylor, CCE to talk about his path from AD and location management departments to the edit suite, and what that on-set foundation brings to his work as an editor.

    In Conversation with Jerry Skibinsky

  4. Jun 30

    LARRY (they/them) with Catherine Legault

    Today's episode is a panel that took place virtually in June 2025. Editor Xi Feng sits down with director and editor Catherine Legault about her second feature documentary, Larry (they/them). Catherine is a prolific, award-winning editor and the host of the CCE's French podcast L'Art du Montage. In Larry (they/them), she takes on the dual role of director and editor, following the vibrant and deeply personal journey of non-binary Montreal photographer Laurence Philomène. Their colourful and intimate photography not only shines throughout the film but also offers a poignant glimpse into the evolving experience of embracing a gender-nonconforming identity.

    LARRY (they/them) with Catherine Legault

  5. Jun 16

    A MOTHER APART with Sonia Godding Togobo & Tom Third

    Today's episode is a panel that took place on June 18th, 2025 in Toronto. It was an in depth conversation with Sonia Godding Togobo and Tom Third.  They discussed the documentary A MOTHER APART, a story about Jamaican-American poet and 2SLGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin and how she courageously reclaimed the art of mothering.  We'll learn more about the edit and how the music added to the story. This event will be moderated by Ricardo Acosta, CCE.

    A MOTHER APART with Sonia Godding Togobo & Tom Third

  6. Jun 2

    Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance with Ricardo Acosta, CCE

    Today's episode is a master series panel that took place on June 4, 2025 in Toronto. Award winning editor Ricardo Acosta, CCE talks with Nick Hector, CCE, BFE about how the film PARADE: QUEER ACTS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE, captured the pivotal moments that sparked Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today.

    Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance with Ricardo Acosta, CCE

  7. May 18

    Vancouver - Making Movie Magic with VFX Editors

    If visual effects are the magic of movies, then the VFX editors are the ones making magic happen in the edit suite. But what does that entail? As the bridge between editorial and VFX artists, how do VFX editors support the storytelling process and what do they do? Where did they come from and how has the position evolved? VFX editors Gary Lam, Warren Mazutinec and Bob Dewald answer these questions and more! This panel was moderated by Kelsy Wittman

    Vancouver - Making Movie Magic with VFX Editors

  8. May 4

    Editcon 2025: Toronto - Who Am I? Crafting Stories on Identity

    How do issues of representation and identity shape the art and craft of film editing? Join editors Lara Johnston (FELLOW TRAVELERS), Gloria Tong (BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE), and Fabiola Caraza (THE POPULARITY PAPERS) as they discuss the intersection of film editing and cinematic explorations of race, class, gender, and culture. Moderated by D. Gillian Truster, CCE.

    Editcon 2025: Toronto - Who Am I? Crafting Stories on Identity
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The Editor's Cut is a monthly podcast that explores the art of picture editing in Canada. The podcast is hosted by CCE member Sarah Taylor.

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  • Creator
    Canadian Cinema Editors
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © CCE 2023
  • Show Website
    The Editor's Cut

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