As any seasoned documentary filmmaker can tell you, sometimes watching through and getting a feel for all of the footage at your disposal (both shot for the production as well as the collected archival library) can be extremely daunting. Most projects have days upon years of material to intimately know and become familiarized with to tell your best story. Some can be 30 plus years of two of the most photographed celebrities in the world. So is the case for Netflix's extremely well made docuseries Beckham, profiling the celebrity footballer through four episodes of dense history and insight into his life today. The series, exquisitely edited by Emmy-award-winning ACE Michael Harte (Three Identical Strangers, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie), certainly feels crafted by creatives that didn't take any shortcuts crafting a mini series with a lot of heart and dedication to the subject they are profiling. The series is currently nominated for five Emmy awards, including best editing for Harte. We were lucky enough to sit down and talk the shop of the cut with Harte, where he breaks down the importance of obsessive organization, finding your voice as an editor, and so much more. Editor's note: The following quotes from Michael Harte are edited for length and clarity. Michael Harte: From PA to ACE"I was living in Dublin and there was a really strong documentary scene there. I started working with an editor as runner, and he showed up with a Harley Davidson—his name was Bob Caldwell. He...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 8 August, 2024