Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: http://mubi.com/theeditingpodcast Try Track Club for 2 Months FREE: https://trackclub.com/referral-landing?via=the-editing-podcast Hosts: @JordanOrme & @HillierSmith Guest: Jake Roberts Editor: João Mimoso Executive Producer: Vishnu Vallabhaneni Thumbnail: @dvdaltizer 0:00 - Introducing CIVIL WAR 1:40 - Shooting with REAL Bullets on Set 3:28 - Vertical Sound Editing for Tension 5:26 - Using Music to Contrast the Edit 9:34 - Alex Garland's Cinematic Language 14:38 - How to OPEN a Movie This Tense 19:54 - Breaking Down the Sniper Sequence 26:14 - Using Editing to Map Out Character Journeys Welcome to another exciting episode of The Editing Podcast, your go-to YouTube-first podcast for all things editing, hosted by Hayden Hillier Smith and Jordan Orme. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jake Roberts, the acclaimed editor behind Alex Garland's most ambitious project to date—A24's record-breaking film, "Civil War." Join us as we dive deep into the intricacies of this cinematic masterpiece. Jake Roberts shares his insights on building tension with silence and with sound. We get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of the most pivotal scenes, starting with the break down the intense Jesse Plemons scene, the electric college shoot out, and finally the gripping sniper sequence. All moments that make "Civil War" a standout in contemporary cinema. Don't miss this in-depth discussion filled with expert editing tips, fascinating anecdotes, and a closer look at how some of the most compelling scenes were crafted. Whether you're an aspiring editor, a film enthusiast, or simply a fan of A24's groundbreaking films, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.