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In Episode 18 of "Talking MEWShop," the crew talks with legendary Editor Paul Hirsch, ACE.  During the interview, Paul talks about his personal experiences in filmmaking revealing the joy of creating impactful work. Early collaborations with Director Brian De Palma highlight the evolution of his editing practices. He also discusses the balance of luck and skill in his career success and the changing audience preferences towards video games, offering advice for aspiring editors.

You can purchase Paul's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Time-Cutting-Room-Away/dp/1641602554

Paul Hirsch, ACE, has edited over 40 films, among them the first "Star Wars" written and directed by George Lucas, for which he received an Academy Award in 1978, and "The Empire Strikes Back"; 11 films for Brian De Palma, including "Carrie", "Blowout" and "Mission: Impossible"; four for Herbert Ross, including "Footloose", "The Secret of My Success" and "Steel Magnolias"; three for John Hughes, including "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"; and "Falling Down" for Joel Schumacher. In 2005, he received his second Academy Award nomination for "Ray", a biopic based on the life of Ray Charles, directed by Taylor Hackford. 

He is the author of a memoir titled "A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away."

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Talking MEWShop Episode 18 with "Star Wars" Editor Paul Hirsch, ACE

The Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network includes the event series “Sight, Sound & Story” featuring the industry's best Editors, Cinematographers, Sound Designers, Colorists, and VFX Artists, as well as the "Talking MEWShop" interview podcast.