Editing High-Stakes Action & Indie Features with Patrick J. Smith

In this episode of Post in Black, picture editor Patrick J. Smith sits down to share his unfiltered journey through the cutting room. From shaping intense racing sequences on F1 to refining character-driven storytelling in The Rivals of Amziah King, Patrick breaks down the art of rhythm, collaboration with directors, and the strategies that turn assistant editing roles into career-defining lead editing gigs.