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Why ‘Atlanta’ Works: Emmy-Nominated Editor Isaac Hagy on Crafting Great Story

This week on the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with Emmy and ACE Eddie-nominated editor Isaac Hagy, whose emotionally charged and visually inventive work includes Waves, Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and The Friend. Known for his moody and immersive editing style, Hagy shares how he found his voice as an editor, the unconventional path that led him to Atlanta, and the creative and technical strategies that shape his work. He also dives into his Adobe Premiere workflow, the importance of collaboration, and how intuition—and his pit bull Blue—help fuel his storytelling. In this episode, we discuss: How Hagy’s religious upbringing led to his first foray into filmmakingThe unorthodox path from critical studies major to documentary editorJumping from music videos to the groundbreaking series AtlantaWhy Hagy chooses Premiere Pro and how he builds intuitive workflowsCollaborating remotely and the magic of edit dogs like BlueThe creative process behind The Friend and working with indie auteursThe importance of collaboration, mentorship, and finding your crewGuests: Isaac HagySubscribe 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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