Images and Sounds Revealed: Viewing and Listening to the Material

• How do you prepare for the editing process?
• Do you watch the material, take notes, or are the shots already selected during filming?
• Do you review or write after watching the footage?
• How does your vision of the film change?
• Can you share some experiences from your filmmaking practice during this phase of the process?

Rewriting in Editing: Structure, Rhythm, and Cuts

• How do you approach the rewriting process in the editing room?
• Do you start with a script on paper, edit sequence by sequence, focus first on specific sequences you have in mind, or begin with a general structure?
• How do you collaborate with the editor-screenwriter?
• What is the process of cutting shot by shot?
• How do you approach rhythm in specific sequences?
• How have your films changed during editing?
• Can you give us some examples?

Dialogues Between Image and Sound

• What is the relationship between sound and image in your films?
• Do you first work on image editing, then sound, both at the same time, or sound first and then image?
• In the case of archival footage, what specific sound treatment does it receive?
• How do you work on the color or graphics of your film?
• How do you write the voice-over in relation to the other elements?
• How do you approach sound design or ambiance?
• What role does music play in your filmmaking practice?
• How do you structure silences or pauses?

The Final Cut: Sharing the Film

• How do you know when the final cut is ready?
• Do you share it with trusted individuals or part of the team?
• How do you establish dialogue with the producers at this stage?
• Can you share some examples or experiences from your films?