“By course’s end, you’re not just a technician who can splice clips into a timeline—you’re an effective storyteller.”

“I intended on applying to film schools, but I knew I wanted to edit, and I didn’t want to go tens of thousands of dollars into debt for grad school.”

“Only five months after completing the program, I was hired as an assistant editor on a documentary series for CNN.”

“The 6-week Art of Editing was the best class I’ve ever taken, and far and away the most valuable for me professionally.”

“I had heard about the importance of connections and networking in the film industry, but I had no idea how directly the Edit Center network would affect my trajectory.”

“I’ve rarely been in a more inspiring, supportive, and artistically stimulating environment.”

“An excellent way to learn the technical and creative processes of editing a feature film.”

“We worked on promising, challenging films, and I treated it like an internship where I was constantly trying to do better, and be better, every day.
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“Working on real movies with real directors is invaluable experience and I’ve thought back to lessons learned with each new producer/director I’ve worked with.”

“The Edit Center kick-started my career in editing. I have worked steadily ever since.”

“I went to the six-week Art of Editing class that summer and realized quickly that it was going to change my life.”

“Not only did the instructors teach the technical aspects to editing, but also explored artistic theories and ideas that they have learned in the field.”

“Never met a single person who has regretted taking the course, just people who wish they took it sooner.”

“ Because of the Edit Center, I’m doing what I love”

“When I walked in I had no experience, but the method was so thorough that I never felt left behind.”

“Since taking the class, I’ve been editing non-stop, and I know that I have this great community of teachers and alums to turn to if I need advice.”