Things Have Changed, But You Still Have Control

Things Have Changed, But You Still Have Control

From Hollywood Editing Mentor by Joaquin Elizondo, ACE

April 13, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

Joaquin Elizondo discusses the current state of the film and TV industry and emphasizes the importance of focusing on what editors can control during uncertain times.

Things have changed in the film and TV industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s over. Early access for The HEM Playbook is now open. Join the live workshop here: https://hollywoodeditingmentor.com/hem-playbook-workshop/ In this episode, I share my honest perspective on where things stand right now, why I’m choosing to stay focused on what I can control, and how editors can continue building momentum even during uncertain times. If things have felt slow, unclear, or frustrating lately, this episod...

People in this episode

Host: Joaquin Elizondo

Topics covered

  • film industry
  • TV industry
  • editor control
  • uncertainty
  • momentum building

Keywords

  • film
  • TV
  • editing
  • control
  • momentum
  • uncertainty
  • workshop

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Organizations: Hollywood Editing Mentor

Products: The HEM Playbook

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