This week on the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with Emmy and ACE Eddie-nominated editor Isaac Hagy, whose emotionally charged and visually inventive work includes Waves, Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and The Friend.

Known for his moody and immersive editing style, Hagy shares how he found his voice as an editor, the unconventional path that led him to Atlanta, and the creative and technical strategies that shape his work. He also dives into his Adobe Premiere workflow, the importance of collaboration, and how intuition—and his pit bull Blue—help fuel his storytelling.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Hagy’s religious upbringing led to his first foray into filmmaking
  • The unorthodox path from critical studies major to documentary editor
  • Jumping from music videos to the groundbreaking series Atlanta
  • Why Hagy chooses Premiere Pro and how he builds intuitive workflows
  • Collaborating remotely and the magic of edit dogs like Blue
  • The creative process behind The Friend and working with indie auteurs
  • The importance of collaboration, mentorship, and finding your crew


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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.

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