How ‘The Substance’ Editor Trimmed the Fat of the Hit Body Horror Flick
“As an editor, you are the first audience. You have to trust your instincts."
'The Substance'
In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins sits down with Jérôme Eltabet, the editor of the Oscar-nominated body horror film The Substance. Jérôme shares his journey from assistant director to editor, detailing his work with director Coralie Fargeat to bring The Substance to life. He breaks down the editing challenges, the importance of sound design, and why cutting a horror film is all about creating an immersive experience
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Jérôme Eltabet discuss:
- How Jérôme transitioned from assistant director to editor
- What it was like editing 300+ hours of footage for The Substance
- How sound design and score shaped the film’s tension
- The massive changes from the first cut to the final version
- How the film’s themes influenced its pacing and cutting style
- The collaborative dynamic between Jérôme and director Coralie Fargeat
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.
