How Great Productions Are Shaped Together
Every production tells its story twice—once during production, and again in the cutting room.
The edit is where performances are refined, pacing is discovered, stories evolve, and every creative department comes together to shape the final piece. The strongest films, commercials, documentaries, and digital content aren't created by editors alone—they're the result of collaboration between directors, producers, cinematographers, sound designers, composers, writers, VFX artists, and editors working toward the same creative vision.
Join San Diego Media Pros on Friday, August 14, 2026, for The Cutting Room Collaboration, an interactive workshop presented by Paul Giret of Sunnyside Motion Pictures. This unique session explores how every member of the production team can work more effectively with editorial—from pre-production planning through final delivery.
Through real-world examples and practical demonstrations, you'll gain insight into the editorial process and discover how decisions made on set directly impact storytelling, efficiency, and the finished product.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Whether you're directing a feature film, producing a commercial, shooting a documentary, recording sound, or creating social media content, you'll learn how collaborating with your editor can elevate every project.
This workshop isn't just about learning editing software — it's about understanding the collaborative process that transforms raw footage into compelling stories. You'll leave with practical techniques that improve communication, save time, reduce costly revisions, and strengthen every stage of production.
GET A PEAK AT VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
The evening also includes an exclusive opportunity to experience Raindrop Studios' new LED Volume Wall Studio with a live in-camera virtual production demonstration. Step onto the virtual production stage, see the technology in action, and explore how today's production technologies are reshaping the relationship between production and post.
We'll wrap up the evening with a live Q&A covering creative collaboration, editorial workflow, AI tools, virtual production, and the future of filmmaking.
When
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Doors open at 5:30 pm
Where
Raindrop Studios
8276 Ronson Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
Ample parking is available in the studio parking lot and on nearby streets.
Admission
- Free for San Diego Media Pros Members
- $35 for Non-Members
Whether you're an aspiring editor or an experienced filmmaker looking to streamline your workflow and stay current with the latest production technology, this is an evening you won't want to miss.
Speaker
Paul Giret is an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer with more than 25 years of experience in video production and over 100 film credits spanning narrative, documentary, commercial, and branded content.
A San Diego native and founder of Sunnyside Motion Pictures, Paul has built a career around combining technical precision with creative storytelling while mentoring the next generation of filmmakers.
Throughout his career, Paul has worked with artists including OK Go, Switchfoot, Weezer, Ashton Kutcher, Jeff Bridges, and Dean Cain, and has produced content for brands such as Apple, National Geographic, Suzuki, and Disney.
He has also led filmmaking panels at San Diego Comic-Con and founded several creative organizations dedicated to strengthening Southern California's filmmaking community.
Although his first love is the edit bay, Paul enjoys directing and cinematography for the opportunity to collaborate with talented crews and bring compelling stories to life.
Today, he is passionate about growing San Diego's independent filmmaking community—particularly within the faith-adjacent film space—and believes the city has the talent, creativity, and collaborative spirit to become one of the country's leading filmmaking hubs.
Paul's reel
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