September 2005

Jim Jarmusch sat down with CineMontage to discuss his long-term collaborative relationship with editor Jay Rabinowitz, their work on the new film and his rather unconventional approach to film editing.

One of the joys of working in theatrical professions is the episodic nature one’s life can take, Editor Jay Rabinowitz, ACE, is one who has had this experience in spades.

After a decade of editing films at Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule, Leander Sales decided to instruct others in the craft.

Perhaps more than any other genre, editing plays a crucial role in documentary storytelling and shaping of the narrative.

Editor, Barry Alexander Brown was invaluable to Spike Lee and Mira Nair because he thought like a filmmaker and anticipated their decisions.

Yep, it’s a comedy/sex/Western spoof with one-of-a-kind performances from Fonda and Lee Marvin.

Organizing in Reality television rounded a significant corner this summer.

There is a measure of power to the job of story analyst.

For post sound professionals an independent film is defined largely by little more than faith in their own creative abilities and a desire to help clients.

CineMontage asked him about his upcoming feature, Looking for ‘Comedy in the Muslim World’, as well as his involvement in the editing process and his working relationship with editor Anita Brandt …