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 that have left audiences on the edge of their seats. From the ... 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
Jul 2024
ALFONSO CUARÓN - Writer / Director
<p>SEASON 2 - EPISODE 99 - ALFONSO CUARÓN - WRITER / DIRECTOR</p> <p>Writer and director Alfonso Cuarón (ROMA, CHILDREN OF MEN, Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN) joins us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast to talk about his career and about filmmaking. Growing up in Mexico, Alfonso sou ... Show More
1h 22m
Dec 2024
EDU GRAU - Cinematographer
<p>SEASON 2 - EPISODE 119 - Edu Grau - Cinematographer</p> <p>Cinematographer Edu Grau (THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, PASSING, A SINGLE MAN) joins us in this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. After an encouraging compliment from his art teacher, Edu attended a then-newly established fil ... Show More
1h 25m
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
Feb 2023
"The Banshees of Inisherin" Editor Mikkel E.G. Nielsen on Making Films Come Full Circle
Today’s guest is award winning editor, Mikkel E.G. Nielsen. Mikkel is an editor and director known for films such as Sound of Metal, Beasts of No Nation, and most recently, The Banshees of Inisherin. Mikkel shares what he appreciates most about being a film editor.
In this episo ... Show More
55m 37s
Mar 2022
Learn Directly From these 2021 Academy Award Filmmakers
The Oscar Special Edition Mashup Academy Awards Extravaganza featuring a plethora of ridiculously talented folks responsible for creating Dune, Nightmare Alley, Licorice Pizza, No Time Die, Belfast…
In this episode, we talk about…
Editing choices in Licorice Pizza and knowing w ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2024
025 - Alex Ferrari
<p>In this episode, Robert welcomes Alex Ferrari, a distinguished podcaster, author, consultant, and award-winning filmmaker with a quarter-century of experience in the film industry. Alex delves into his transformative journey from filmmaking to podcasting, inspired by "The 4-Ho ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 2023
Breaking Down the Color of Horror with LatinXorcists’ Ricardo Martinez
Ricardo Martinez is a multi-hyphenate Editor, Writer, Director. He is known for his award-winning documentary, The Wall, which won the 2010 SF Latino Film Festival and screened on PBS. If we had to describe Ricardo’s work, we would say he is an expert at “finding the horror and b ... Show More
57m 34s