Editor - Kristi Shimek
INVITATION TO A MURDER editor Kristi Shimek, like the protagonist of her new film, is not afraid of a challenge when it comes to figuring out how to piece a complex story together. Having already amassed a credit list that is both long and varied, Kristi is equally comfortable cutting a classic whodunnit as she is with a rom-com or a grizzly horror flick. Part of that comfort may come from feeling at home, quite literally and figuratively, with the her frequent director and full-time husband, Stephen Shimek.
Set in 1934, INVITATION TO A MURDER tells the tale of how a reclusive billionaire invites amateur sleuth Miranda Green and five other, seemingly random, strangers to his remote island estate in the south of England. When one of the guest turns up dead, Miranda must get to the bottom of the malicious plot behind the gathering. As the weekend progresses, the clues about why they have been invited begin to unfold along with a sinister mystery.
Editing INVITATION TO A MURDER
In our discussion with INVITATION TO A MURDER editor Kristi Shimek, we talk about:
- The present and possible future of remote editorial
- Making room for personal time, even when you're married to the director
- Leading the audience through a mystery with and without the protagonist
- Developing the characters without delaying the dynamics
- What Kristi wishes they would teach in film school
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