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Editor -Juliette Welfling EMILIA PÉREZ editor Juliette Welfling took on the job of editing her first musical without knowing the rigor and precision that would be required for the job.  For better or worse, neither did writer/director Jacques Audiard, himself new to the world of making a musical.  It turns out, experience might be overrated, as the Netflix Oscar-hopeful has won over critics since its premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Written and directed by Jacques Audiard, EMILIA PÉREZ is based on Audiard's opera libretto of the same name.  Audiard's opera was loosely adapted from Boris Razon's 2018 novel, Écoute.  The film stars Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and Karla Sofía Gascón in the title role.  EMILIA PÉREZ tells the story of a feared cartel leader who enlists a lawyer to help her disappear and achieve her dream of transitioning into a woman. Its original songs were contributed by French singer Camille, while its original score was provided by her partner and collaborator, Clément Ducol. Juliette Welfling Juliette Welfling began her career at age eighteen as an intern on Jean-Charles Tachella’s Cousin cousine. She later befriended Jacques Audiard while both were working as assistant editors, and she earned her first editor credit on his directorial debut See How They Fall. Welfling has received César nominations for each of Audiard’s eight films, winning four times: for See How They Fall, The Beat That My Heart Skipped, A Prophet, and Rust and Bone. She received an additional César nomination for Asghar Farhadi’s The Past, as well as a César win and Oscar nomination for Julian Schnabel’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Welfling has also collaborated with other directors including Michel Gondry (The Science of Sleep) and Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Ocean’s Eight). Editing EMILIA PÉREZ In our discussion with EMILIA PÉREZ editor Juliette Welfling, we talk about: Knowing the rules, when you don't want to know them, so you can apply them without knowing Not being a prisoner of precision Managing the menace within Fixing problems within the cutting room by finding inspiration outside of it Respect for fromage The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Robert Nassau A REAL PAIN editor Robert Nassau might be Brooklyn's secret cinematic weapon when it comes to finding an editor who knows how to cut not-too-dark dramedies.   And the seems to be what writer/director/actor Jesse Eisenberg was looking for when it came time to turn over the cutting room keys to his latest project.  Premiering to much fanfare at Sundance 2024, A Real Pain is now delighting critics and audiences alike in its theatrical run. A REAL PAIN follows mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Robert Nassau Robert Nassau edited the films The Big Sick (directed by Michael Showalter), A Futile and Stupid Gesture (David Wain), Hello, My Name is Doris (Showalter), Juliet, Naked (Jesse Peretz), The Lovebirds (Showalter), Shortcomings (Randall Park), Somewhere in Queens (Ray Romano) and Wanderlust (Wain). Television series include “Children’s Hospital” (Adult Swim), “Dash and Lily”(Netflix),“The Last O.G.”(Comedy Central),“The Other Two”(Max), and“Wet Hot American Summer” (Netflix). For two summers in high school, he worked at the National Zoo. He is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Editing A REAL PAIN In our discussion with A REAL PAIN editor Robert Nassau, we talk about: Chopin up the score Not coming to a resolution with music Following the St. Crispin's Day rule for monologues Finding the line between annoying and outgoing Sometimes all a scene really needs is a cricket The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor - Otto Burnham Editor Otto Burnham took on the job for SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY knowing that he wouldn't be lacking for source material on his subject.  Rather, the challenge would lie in processing the countless hours of material from Reeve's work and his life to find the real superhero within. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who co-wrote the script with Otto, SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY is an intimate view into the life of actor Christopher Reeve.  The film chronicles his rise to stardom upon landing the role of Superman in the 1970's, as well as the dramatic turn his life takes when a horse-riding accident leaves him paralyzed in 1995.  Through home movies and interviews with those closest to Reeve, the audience is shown a side of this super man they've never seen before. Otto Burnham In his own words, award-winning (ACE Eddie, Emmy® and RTS) editor Otto Burnham describes himself as, "comfortable with the story telling and creative demands of broadcast TV, feature documentary, commercials and music videos. I love collaborating on films which focus on dramatic, emotional stories or difficult, challenging topics.  With every project, I bring a high level of speed, skill and enthusiasm to my work.  I have also shot and directed my own work and cut an award-winning feature documentary in my spare time". Editing SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY In our discussion with SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY, Otto Burnham we talk about: Climbing the greasy rungs of postproduction The McQueen's Gambit One Avid, two timelines Avoiding the radio play approach The storytelling superpower of ScriptSync The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Editor, Jeff Groth ACE JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX editor, Jeff Groth ACE had a tough act of his own to follow, coming off of his ACE Eddie and Oscar nominated work on Todd Phillips' JOKER (2019), but follow it he did. Directed by Todd Phillips from a screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Silver, the sequel follows failed comedian Arthur Fleck as he struggles with his dual identity.  While incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital as he awaits his trial, Arthur meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn. JEFF GROTH, ACE Having worked previously with Phillips on such films as THE HANGOVER III (2013) and WAR DOGS(2016), with JOKER Jeff not only started making a name for himself as an editor to be recognized, but also proved his mettle as a filmmaker who could deftly craft stories about complex characters and their descent into desperation; a skill that came in quite handy on the dark and delicate aspects of the Russo Brothers' CHERRY (2021) and JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. Editing JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX In our discussion with JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX editor, Jeff Groth ACE we talk about: The benefit of having a fireplace in the cutting room Color bleed, film grain and the sounds of the 70's On-set piano accompaniment The super rats of Gotham Singing in a scene vs a musical number The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to the original Joker podcast with editor, Jeff Groth ACE Hear about Jeff's work with the Russo Brothers on Cherry Check out all the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube