Editing "The Studio" w/Eric Kissack - Just Shoot It 474

Editing "The Studio" w/Eric Kissack - Just Shoot It 474

Author: Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan May 8, 2025 Duration: 1:16:20

Ever wonder how "The Studio" perfected comedic timing using oners and one-shot scenes? Eric Kissack, who edited the entire season for Seth Rogen, shares his tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the show comes together.  


When the funniest people in the world need to ensure a script or edit is hilarious, they turn to Eric. Matt and Oren chat with him about his journey as a director and editor, across "Veep", "Sausage Party", "Black Monday", "The Good Place", and more. 


See more of Eric’s work at https://erickissack.com and follow him on Instagram @erickissack.  


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Endorsements:  

- Matt's Pick: Horror Vibes Coffee Shop - https://horrorvibes.com  

- Oren's Pick: Businesses that know when to stop sending customer surveys + Trader Joe’s gluten-free cauliflower crust pizza + CVS receipts with epic coupon deals (buy one item at a time for more savings)  

- Eric's Pick: Blue Prince Video Game - https://blueprincegame.com  



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