4 - Paul Hirsch - Oscar Winning Film Editor of Star Wars, Empire, Ferris Bueller, Carrie

In this episode of the Filmunetaries podcast, I interview Paul Hirsch, an Oscar-winning film editor known for his work on iconic films such as Star Wars and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The conversation explores Hirsch's journey into the editing world, the transition from film to digital editing, and the collaborative process with directors. Hirsch shares insights on the art of editing, the challenges faced in modern filmmaking, and the impact of technology on the editing process. The discussion also touches on the nuances of editing different genres, particularly comedy, and concludes with reflections on a long and successful career in the film industry. All the 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