It’s often said that a film is written three times: once on the page, once on set, and once more in the edit.That edit is the last line of defense. It's where the story's rhythm, emotion, and voice are discovered. Few editors working today understand this alchemy better than Catherine Haight, ACE.With a resume that reads like a must-watch list of modern television and independent film, she has been the steady hand guiding some of the most memorable character-driven stories to the screen. From her Emmy and ACE Eddie-nominated work shaping the groundbreaking pilots of HBO’s Girls and Amazon's Transparent, to her extensive collaboration with Joey Soloway on the series I Love Dick and the Sundance-winning film Afternoon Delight, Cate has a remarkable talent for finding the honest, messy, and hilarious truth in every performance.No Film School had the honor of sitting down with Cate to discuss her incredible career, her approach to balancing comedy and drama in the timeline, and how she collaborates with directors to build worlds, shape performances, and ultimately, find the story.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: I’d love to start with your thoughts when you first joined Sirens. What were some of your early instincts, and what intrigued you about the series?Catherine Haight: When I first read the pilot script for Sirens, written by Molly Smith Metzler, I loved it immediately. I appreciated the combination of humor, drama, and mystery, and for a show that is ultimately about the lengths we will go to outrun our...
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