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Stuck with a cut that’s technically assembled but emotionally flat? Here’s the five-act framework I keep on my edit suite wall (and taught at NFTS).

In certain European countries, editors are not only acknowledged for their technical expertise but are also recognised as writers of films.

For documentary editors, working with hours of raw footage and interviews can be both inspiring and daunting. Adobe Premiere Pro’s text-base

Working on Alien Worlds  for Netflix was an extraordinary experience. The series is a fascinating blend of science and imagination, combining real-world biology with speculative alien life to explore what creatures might exist on other planets. Using cutting-edge CGI, Alien Worlds  brings these imagined ecosystems to life, offering viewers a glimpse into the possibilities of extraterrestrial existence. As an editor, contributing to a project that merges factual storytelling w

Working on the two-part series The Parkinson's Drug Trial  for BBC Two has been a deeply rewarding experience. Directed by Jemima Harrison, this groundbreaking documentary follows the journey of a group of participants in a clinical trial testing a revolutionary treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Filmed over several years, the series combines deeply moving observational scenes with an extensive archive of footage, weaving together a narrative that is as poignant as it is info

In the vast and ever-evolving world of film editing, few names resonate as profoundly as Walter Murch . Known for his groundbreaking work on films like Apocalypse Now  and The English Patient , Murch is not just an editor but a philosopher of film. I had the immense privilege of serving as his Associate Editor, a role that offered a front-row seat to his mastery. But beyond the starstruck moments, it was an experience that fundamentally reshaped my understanding of storytelli

There’s something magical about making music with others - a shared language that transcends words, uniting people in a collective rhythm. This week, I had the pleasure of joining a rooftop music jam in London with composers and creatives from the film industry. Up above the city lights, we gathered with our instruments and simply played. Some brought guitars, a few drums and keyboards, I brought my fiddle and together we created a spontaneous symphony of collaboration. It wa