Kingdom of Dreams Podcast
Kingdom of Dreams Podcast is a must-listen for film enthusiasts. As a director, producer, and passionate movie lover, I’ve always been captivated by the behind-the-scenes stories, especially those from my own filmmaking journey.
This podcast is dedicated to uncovering untold stories from Directors, Editors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers, Production Designers, Producers, Composers, VFX artists, and more. It also explores the highs and lows of building a career in filmmaking and the profound ways it shapes our personal lives.
Kingdom of Dreams Podcast
EP 302 - Editor Christopher Nelson - 'Lost', 'West Wing' & 'Sx Feet Under'
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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Christopher Nelson, whose remarkable television career includes iconic series such as The West Wing, Lost, and Six Feet Under.
Christopher shares stories from behind the edit suite on some of television’s most celebrated dramas, discussing how editing shapes performances, builds suspense, and defines the emotional rhythm of a series. We explore his work on these groundbreaking shows, the creative decisions that happen in post-production, and the evolution of television storytelling over the course of his career.
We also dive into what it takes to become a successful TV editor, the collaboration between editors, directors, and producers, and why editing is often the invisible craft that brings every episode to life. It’s an insightful conversation about storytelling, creativity, and the art of editing for television.
Chris Nelsons’ career is long and varied. Starting in the MailRoom at Universal, and working his way up to Apprentice Film Editor in the Stock Film Library, Film Librarian, then Asst. Editor and finally Film Editor. Since then, he’s edited over 50 television and cable pilots, TV movies, and a variety of TV series’. Working as a Film Editor has also created many opportunities to Produce and Direct as well.
Nelson has received Best Editing Emmy for series finale of “Lost” and Best Editing Emmy Nominations for: “Six Feet Under”, “Lost”, Mad Men”, “China Beach”, and “The Greatest American Hero”. Also, he’s received “American Cinema Editors” nomination for editing the “West Wing” pilot, “Mad Men” and “Lost”
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