Listen "To Leslie"
Episode Synopsis
Editor - Chris McCaleb, ACE TO LESLIE editor Chris McCaleb ACE has been exploring the art and craft of editing since 2000, working closely with filmmakers like Michael Mann, John Sayles, and Vince Gilligan over the years. In 2006, McCaleb co-founded the filmmaking collective Big Fantastic, where he was involved in the writing, directing, producing and editing of over 400 episodes of original online dramas, such as the Emmy-nominated "Prom Queen" and "Sam Has 7 Friends." McCaleb returned to editorial full-time in 2011, and has been editing TV series like "Better Call Saul," "Halt and Catch Fire," "Fear the Walking Dead," "Patriot," "Lodge 49," and "Narcos" since 2014. TO LESLIE is McCaleb's first feature film as an editor. TO LESLIE tells the story of a West Texas single mother struggling to provide for her son when she wins the lottery and a chance at a better life for both of them. But a few short years later the money is gone and Leslie is on her own, living hard and forced to make a difficult choice. Editing To Leslie In our discussion with TO LESLIE editor Chris McCaleb ACE, we talk about: The true nature of awards season campaigns Bonding with the director over virtual reality Giving producers and directors other options Protecting the performances with every cut Teaching the audience how to watch your movie The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Hear Chris talk about his work on BETTER CALL SAUL Listen to Chris and BREAKING BAD / BETER CALL SAUL teammates Kelley Dixon ACE (editor) and Kathryn Madsen (sound supervisor) give their advice for future film and tv makers See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Send me your feedback and questions here Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
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