How do documentary films inform the way we approach narrative filmmaking? What does it mean to care for your mental health in an industry that thrives on constant creativity and long hours? How do documentary editors navigate the emotional toll of handling sensitive, often traumatic stories?We answer all of this and more in our latest NFS podcast! Check out our interview with Bad Shabbos editor Kait Plum below for all these juicy secrets. Enjoy! In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with editor Kait Plum to discuss:Doing a test scene before becoming the editor of Bad ShabbosThe difference between editing doc and editing narrativeEditing a film with many characters The benefits of doing test screenings for comedy Facing difficult footage when editing a documentary The importance of setting boundaries and taking breaksUsing the term “participant” instead of “subject” in documentary filmmakingWhat it was like to work on the doc, MedihaWhy networking and mentorship are crucial for aspiring editorsLinks:Bad ShabbosMediha Follow Kait on IGSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....
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