ABOUT MICK AUDSLEY

Mick Audsley is one of the leading feature film editors in activity. His career includes over 50 titles across film and television, collaborating with directors such as Stephen Frears, Terry Gilliam, Mike Newell, Robert Zemeckis, Armando Iannucci, Kenneth Branagh, and Neil Jordan, and working on films such as "Interview with the Vampire," "12 Monkeys," "High Fidelity," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," or more recently "The Personal History of David Copperfield."

After completing his postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Art film school, Mick Audsley began his film editing career at the British Film Institute Production Board, where he worked with writer-director Bill Douglas, cutting the final film of Douglas' autobiographical trilogy, "My Way Home."

What became an extensive collaboration with Stephen Frears started with "Walter" (1982, a TV movie starring Ian McKellen). His work with Frears continued and earned Audsley a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Editing for "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988), as well as a BAFTA TV Award (Best Film or Video Editor – Fiction/Entertainment) for "The Snapper" (1993).

Audsley has had a similarly long-running collaboration with director Mike Newell, including "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005).

His collaboration with Terry Gilliam includes editing "Twelve Monkeys" (starring Bruce Willis and based on Chris Marker’s "La Jetée") and, more recently, the critically acclaimed "The Zero Theorem" (2013).

Mick Audsley also edited "Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles" (directed by Neil Jordan, 1994), "High Fidelity" (directed by Stephen Frears, 2000), "Everest" (directed by Baltasar Kormákur), "Murder on the Orient Express" (directed by Kenneth Branagh), "Allied" (directed by Robert Zemeckis), and most recently, "The Personal History of David Copperfield," working with Armando Iannucci.

Mick’s work also includes supervising editing and editing consulting for features, as well as shorts and TV series.

He is currently one of the most accomplished and sought-after editors in activity and will surely deliver a wonderful workshop based on his extensive knowledge of the subject.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

June 14th

The workshop will begin with an introduction of the participants to Mick Audsley, followed by a presentation of selected clips from his work.

Key topics covered:

How to edit characters, actors, and performances (practical examples).
Employing narrative techniques to create tension.
Serving the narrative through effective editing.
Best practices for helping the story flow through editing.

Participants will also explore:

Analyzing choices and options made in Mick’s past works, sharing experiences of editing in the industry (problem-solving and decision-making).
How to apply editing techniques across different genres and the impact of genre on editing styles.
The influence of great films and film history on the craft of editing (musicals, horror, thriller, Shakespeare, and beyond).

June 15th

The day will begin with:
"Understanding Actors' Performances from the Film Editor’s Point of View in Order to Facilitate the Multiple Choices Presented"

Other key topics include:

Technical aspects of the job, with insights into recent projects and workflows.
Working within different budget levels—low budget vs. high budget.
How to work with sound, music, and special effects.
The editor’s relationship with the director, cinematographer, producer, and other members of the film crew.
How to be actively involved in the filmmaking process beyond the final editing stage—becoming a true collaborator, not just an efficient technician.
The market reality for editors, including working with agents, setting rates, and finding work.

Participant Work Analysis:
Each participant is encouraged to bring or submit a short piece of their own work (finished or unfinished, no longer than five minutes) for discussion and analysis with Mick and the group. Submissions should be sent before the workshop so that Mick can select which ones will be presented and discussed in class. Only drama pieces will be considered—commercials and documentaries will not be included. This session will provide valuable feedback on individual editing approaches and help participants refine their storytelling techniques.
Note:

This workshop does not focus on specific editing software. Instead, it aims to strengthen the ability to edit in your mind before using tools. It is about making informed creative decisions, understanding your choices, and refining your instincts as an editor.


This workshop is made possible with the support of the Portuguese Film Institute – Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA). As part of this collaboration, a limited number of scholarships are available for Portuguese filmmakers or those based in Portugal. You can find the form to access these on this link: https://forms.gle/EbEdm9p9Je6sAsAC6

PROFILE OF PARTICIPANT
The workshop designed for Editors, Directors, Sound Editors, Film Students, or filmmakers serious about a career in the Film Industry on the area of Editing

WORKSHOP LOCATION
Lisbon, Portugal

Duration: 2 days
10:00 - 18:00
Dates: 14th - 15th of June 2025
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Price: 599EUR (429EUR Until 13th of March)
Maximum number of participants: 25
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