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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor John Axelrad, ACE, to discuss his work on The End of Oak Street, one of the most remarkable films of the year.

John takes us inside the editing room, breaking down how tension and suspense are carefully built, how pacing shapes the audience’s experience, and the choices that turn individual moments into a gripping sequence. We also dive into a specific scene, with John walking us through the editing decisions and creative thinking behind it.

It’s a fascinating conversation about editing, tension, pacing, performance, and the invisible craft behind one of the year’s most impressive films.

John Axelrad, ACE, is an acclaimed American film editor known for his work across independent cinema, studio films, and television. Over his career, he has collaborated with filmmakers including James Gray, David Lowery, and others, developing a reputation for emotionally driven, character-focused editing.

His film credits include We Own the Night, The Immigrant, The Lost City of Z, Ad Astra, The Green Knight, The Old Man & the Gun, Krampus, Crazy Heart, and The End of the Tour. His work spans drama, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, and comedy, demonstrating a versatile approach to pacing, performance, and visual storytelling.

A member of American Cinema Editors (ACE), Axelrad is particularly respected for shaping performances and finding the emotional rhythm of a film in the editing room.

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