The Wild Reality of Breaking Into TV Editing
Want to know what it actually takes to go from an intern to editing hit TV and film? In this episode of Post in Black, editors and former American Cinema Editors (ACE) interns Kakhi Maxwell Jr. and Annabelle Toe sit down to share their unfiltered journeys into the cutting room.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Welcome
02:15 - From ACE Internship to Full-Time Editing
08:40 - Pivoting from Construction to Narrative TV (Kakhi's Journey)
15:10 - Navigating USC & Indie Filmmaking (Annabelle's Journey)
22:05 - Key Lessons from Set to the Cutting Room
30:15 - Building Lasting Networks & Industry Connections
38:50 - Career Advice for Aspiring Editors
About the Guests:
Kakhi Maxwell Jr. — Editor and post-production professional currently working on the hit series Reasonable Doubt. Kakhi shares his unique career path from construction worker to reality TV, and ultimately landing in major narrative television.
Follow Kakhi: https://www.instagram.com/ktmjfilmmaker
Annabelle Toe — Los Angeles-based editor and USC School of Cinematic Arts alum. Her credits include editing the narrative feature Bigger Problems, directing/editing Dibii, and editing short films like With Love, Grandma.
Follow Annabelle: https://www.instagram.com/thatznotmaname
Are you trying to break into the edit bay or pivot careers into post-production? Let us know in the comments!
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