Filmmaker Mixer

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with editor Eric Litman, ACE to explore the craft behind editing One Piece. From balancing tone to shaping large-scale action, Eric shares how the series comes together in the edit room. This conversation dives into the challenges of adapting a beloved anime into live-action, collaborating across departments, and making editorial decisions that serve both story and fan expectations. Filmmakers will gain insight into pacing, workflow, and storytelling at a high level.

Award-winning editor Mollie Goldstein joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down her editorial process on In the Blink of an Eye and Hot Water, including the creative decisions that helped bring Hot Water to Sundance. In this episode, Mollie shares how editors shape emotion, pacing, and narrative clarity—plus practical insights on collaboration, risk-taking in the edit, and preparing films for major festival premieres. A must-watch conversation for editors, directors, and indie filmmakers.

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, editor Jay Prychidny (CCE) breaks down his work on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, diving into the creative and technical challenges of shaping a film that blends horror, comedy, and suspense. Reuniting with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Jay shares how their collaborative process evolved in the edit room.From managing a massive amount of footage to discovering the film’s tone through experimentation, this conversation offers a real-world look at how movies are truly made in post-production.Filmmakers will learn how to build tension, balance tone, and find the identity of a film through editing.

Editor Jeremy Cohen joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his work on Over Your Dead Body, hitting theaters April 24. From shaping performances to building tension, Jeremy walks through the real decisions that define a film in the edit.This episode dives into pacing, tone, and the balance between thriller and dark comedy—plus how collaboration with the director and cast shaped the final cut. If you're a filmmaker or editor, this is a practical look at how movies actually come together in post.

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with screenwriter and educator William Akers, founder of Key to Storytelling, to explore how first-time filmmakers can successfully write their first feature or short film screenplay. From structuring your story to avoiding common beginner mistakes, this conversation is packed with practical guidance.
Filmmakers will learn how to approach story structure, test their ideas, and write with production in mind.