Episode 3 - Tales from the editing room

🎬 Episode 3: Cutting Through the Frame – A Conversation with Col Goudie on the art of storytelling big and small. In this powerful episode of Before The Encore, the hosts - Nicholas & Holly is joined by legendary feature film editor Col Goudie — whose career spans over four decades and a stunning variety of cinematic landscapes, from indie gems to blockbuster giants.

Col takes us on a journey through the editing suite, sharing insights through the tales from the editing room, with work like Star Wars: Rogue One, Argylle, Monsters, To Olivia, Tetris and much more. We unpack the creative chaos of cutting under pressure, the evolution from 16mm film to digital 65mm, and what it truly means to "find the story" in the edit.

As one of the few openly non-binary editors working at the top of their game, Col also opens up about navigating identity in the film industry and the importance of authenticity in the creative process.

This episode is an unmissable deep-dive into the invisible art of editing, packed with humour, honesty, and career-defining insight.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all the other major platforms.