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Perfecting Balance Between Humor and Death in Editing of 'No Good Deed'

No Good Deed, the newest Liz Feldman show, is a dark comedy series that, over eight half-hour episodes, follows three very different families as they race to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems.Liz Feldman previously created Dead to Me, another comedy circling around death, on which she and editor Nicole Brik first worked together and established shorthand that led to their incredible collaboration on No Good Deed on which Nicole edited the majority of episodes. We were excited to sit down with Nicole to talk about her editing process. As Nicole edited the pilot, she established the unique tone of the show that mixes comedy, drama, and suspense by selecting a perfect blend of takes and music choices. She also introduced the house as a character in itself through incorporated shots of the bones of the house as transition devices to emphasize the importance the property plays in the show.Let's dive into the interview! - YouTube www.youtube.com No Film School: This is your second time working with Liz Feldman. Can you share more about your working relationship and what your reaction was to learning about the show and reading the scripts?Nicole Brik: Yes, I have worked with Liz on all 3 seasons of Dead to Me. Our sensibilities were pretty aligned from the start so that paved the way for an easy collaborative relationship. There’s a musicality in the editing that I appreciate and enjoy doing. I do my best to deliver...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 25 February, 2025

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