Post Oscar Talk, Indies Role in the New Film Landscape & the New VFX Editor Designation | The Render Bar ep202

In today's episode, Richard and Steve dive into listener feedback and share valuable networking tips (00:40). Later, they discuss filmmaker Sean Baker’s historic four-time win at the Academy Awards and the controversy it sparked in some editing circles for not thanking his assistant editor (15:52).

Baker’s Best Picture acceptance speech leads to a broader conversation about the state of movie theaters and their role in an evolving industry (25:59). The discussion then shifts to the impact of streaming services and the traditional studio system, questioning the sustainability of big-budget films like Mickey 17 and how spectacle translates differently on the big screen versus at home. They also touch on Wicked and its place among this year’s Oscar contenders (29:23).

Later, they highlight the importance of keeping your ...