The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

Film editors, among them Oscar winners Alan Heim, Thelma Schoonmaker and Walter Murch, discuss the importance of collaborating with directors. Featured: clips and comments by filmmakers Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino, James Cameron, Wes Craven and Chris Columbus., The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Editing teaches the viewer how editors compile strips of film in order to create memorable moviegoing experiences. In addition to interviews with a variety of respected and award-winning editors, the movie offers clips form some of the most memorable films in the history of the artform.