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 the Hollywood Editing Mentor YouTube Channel! Other key ... Show More
Apr 2026
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 sta ... Show More
6m 10s
Jul 2025
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 s ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2025
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 ... Show More
4m 23s
Aug 2024
Crafting Tension: ‘Spermworld’ & ‘How To Blow Up a Pipeline’ Editor Explains
As an editor, should you specialize in documentary film or narrative film? Who says you can’t do both? Editor Daniel Garber proves it’s possible, sharing his unique approach to editing some of his most recent projects. He dives into the nuances of pacing, note-taking, and the art ... Show More
40m 52s
Jun 2024
An Editing Round Table Of Emmy Contenders!
Maura Corey is the picture editor of Gen V, a satire about young adult superheroes. Walter Schulz is the visual effects supervisor behind The Curse, a story about a cursed couple who are part of a reality show. These two creatives share how they got their start, their work proces ... Show More
53m 12s
Jul 2024
How ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Editor Balances Creative, Tech & Negotiates Higher Pay
As a beginning editor, working on low-budget projects is normal when you’re first starting. Once you get some experience under your belt, there comes a time when you have to start advocating for yourself so that you can get paid more. The “something is better than nothing mindset ... Show More
39m 24s
Dec 2014
Episode 19: Don't Blame it on the Edit
In this episode Ru and Michelle discuss the workings of reality television, the editing on Drag Race, producing yourself, What's the Tee's best moments of 2014, and how to properly use shimmer.
This episode is sponsored by Mailchimp, www.Boobsforqueens.com, and www.Dragskins.co ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2023
Turning "You're Not Gonna Make It" into Emmys with Director-Editor Kabir Akhtar
Kabir Akhtar is an Emmy award winner who has worked on a long list of TV shows, such as Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Never Have I Ever, and The Sex Lives of College Girls. This accomplished director-editor-producer has directed 45 episodes of TV as of today.
In this episode, No Film Sch ... Show More
1h 12m