36 - Sean Barton - Editor of Return of the Jedi, Quadrophenia, Jagged Edge

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, I interview editor Sean Barton, who shares his journey into the film industry, his experiences working on iconic films like Quadrophenia and Return of the Jedi, and his insights into the evolution of film editing from traditional methods to digital techniques. The conversation explores the impact of editing on performances and the challenges faced by editors in the modern film landscape. Barton reflects on his work on iconic films like Jagged Edge, revealing insights into the editing process, the challenges of working with directors and actors, and the emotional weight of making tough editing decisions. We also discuss the nuances of performance in film, the impact of editing choices on storytelling, and the cultural differences in editing styles between American and British editors. Barton shares his experiences with various editing software and expresses a desire to work on a Western film. All my links This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentaries All my links