Sight, Sound & Story

Sight, Sound & Story "Sight, Sound & Story" Event Series MEWShop's on going speakers series from behind the scenes of post-production and production!

Produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop), “Sight, Sound & Story” is an ongoing high-profile speaker series that brings audiences “behind the scenes” with legends of visual storytelling. Superstar and award-winning guests have included Michael Kahn, ACE (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lincoln), William Goldenberg, ACE (Argo, The Imitation Game, Zero Dark Thirt

y), Alan Heim, ACE (All That Jazz, Network), Jerry Greenberg, ACE (Apocalypse Now, The French Connection), Paul Koestner (Louie, Deadbeat, Better Things), Sidney Wolinsky, ACE (The Sopranos, The Strain, Ray Donovan), Bill Pankow, ACE (The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way), Cindy Mollo, ACE (House of Cards, Mad Men), Nancy Schreiber, ASC (November, The Nines, The Comeback), Rob Legato (Avatar, Hugo), Fabienne Bouville, ACE (American Horror Story, Masters of S*x), Bob Richman (An Inconvenient Truth, The September Issue), Phil Stockton, M.P.S.E. (Life of Pi, Hugo), Eugene Gearty, M.P.S.E. (The Departed, Hugo), and Susan Morse, ACE (Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters). Each event will be hosted in the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway at 1871 Broadway, just footsteps from Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center.

We have a ton of exciting events coming up in June! Don't miss great conversations with the editing teams from some of ...
06/01/2026

We have a ton of exciting events coming up in June! Don't miss great conversations with the editing teams from some of TV's most popular shows!

Sign up and find more information online: https://buff.ly/bx3ts9v

Learn the editing software used on major films and television productions with Filmmaker U’s self-paced online course: A...
05/23/2026

Learn the editing software used on major films and television productions with Filmmaker U’s self-paced online course: An Introduction to Avid Media Composer.

This beginner-friendly class covers: • Media management
• Timeline editing
• Trimming techniques
• Audio workflows
• Titles and exports
• Professional post-production practices

Build real editing skills at your own pace from anywhere.

Start learning today: https://buff.ly/EVwZHMU

05/06/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW! ⏳ Don't miss your chance to hear from the editorial team behind "Pluribus." Skip Macdonald, Chris McCaleb, and Joey Liew join moderator Josh Apter to reveal how they brought this dystopian thriller to life. Admission is free, but space is limited. Sign up before it’s too late!

https://buff.ly/TDDYzEE

Ready to dive into the shared consciousness of Vince Gilligan's newest thriller? 🧠🎥 Join us this Thursday for a special ...
05/04/2026

Ready to dive into the shared consciousness of Vince Gilligan's newest thriller? 🧠🎥 Join us this Thursday for a special "Sight, Sound & Story" as we go behind the edit of "Pluribus." Editors Skip Macdonald, ACE, Chris McCaleb, ACE, and Joey Liew will break down the series' unique tone and pacing. Don't wait—register for free today!

https://buff.ly/TDDYzEE

How do you turn an iconic video game wasteland into a cinematic masterpiece? ☢️📺Join us for a special "Sight, Sound & St...
04/30/2026

How do you turn an iconic video game wasteland into a cinematic masterpiece? ☢️📺

Join us for a special "Sight, Sound & Story" as we go Behind the Lens of Fallout. We’re sitting down with cinematographers John Conroy, ASC, ISC (Penny Dreadful) and David Franco (Star Wars) to break down the visual language of the series.

From lighting the vaults to capturing the gritty textures of the Wasteland, learn how they balanced realism with stylized dystopian world-building.

✨ What to expect:

Exclusive scene breakdowns

Insights on camera movement & composition

Q&A moderated by Chad Anderson

📅 When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
🎟️ Admission: FREE (Registration required)

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/znQ1ys3

12/03/2025

🎥 Ever wonder how The Morning Show achieves its gripping, emotional intensity?

Join us TOMORROW for Sight, Sound & Story: Behind the Edit of The Morning Show — a live online event where the show’s editors break down the techniques, decision-making, and creative collaboration that shape every episode.

From pacing and tone to character-driven storytelling, this session gives you a rare peek into the edit room of one of TV’s most talked-about dramas.

📅 December 4th at 8:00 PM ET
💻 Free online event — registration required
👉 Register now: https://buff.ly/i75bwDO

Perfect for filmmakers, editors, media students, or anyone who loves the behind-the-scenes magic of storytelling. Don’t miss it!

12/01/2025

💡 Join Us for a Deep Dive into Editing

Want to see the emotional engine of The Morning Show? Join Sight, Sound & Story: Behind the Edit of The Morning Show for a revealing conversation with the show’s editors. They’ll walk through how they build tension, shape complex characters, and collaborate to bring story to life.

🕗 Dec 4, 8 PM ET — Online & FREE with RSVP.
🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/i75bwDO

This is a rare chance to learn from the pros — perfect for aspiring editors, screenwriters, or anyone who loves the craft behind great TV. Spread the word & bring someone who’d geek out on this too.

11/28/2025

🚨 Calling All Editors, Filmmakers & Story Lovers

Here’s a can’t-miss event from Sight, Sound & Story (produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop) — a live session going behind the scenes with the editors of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show. If you’ve ever wondered how editors decide which shots to use, how to pace a scene, or how they evoke emotion through cutting — this is for you.

📅 Thursday, Dec 4 • 8:00 PM ET
🎟️https://buff.ly/i75bwDO

Whether you're working in post-production, dreaming of breaking in, or just fascinated by storytelling — don’t miss this insider conversation. ✂️

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