Experienced editors Huhana Ruri-Panapa, Phil Holt and Anthea Ede Smith discuss their careers and the many aspects of their work in factual editing.
Factual content makes up a great deal of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Screen Industry — stories framed by real people, places, and events. What does it take for an editor to work on anything from a large scale factual series to a one-off documentary?
This in-person session was moderated by editor and composer Chris Anderton, and is packed full of nuggets of wisdom, sure to be useful for you, whether you’re an established editor or embarking on your own journey and looking to get a foot in the door.
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