Top 10 Documentaries on Film Editing

Description: This documentary explores how editing has been used to shape and sometimes censor portrayals of homosexuality in Hollywood films.

Fact: It was one of the first documentaries to openly discuss the representation of gay characters in cinema.

Description: This documentary captures the disastrous attempt to make "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote," highlighting the editing process in salvaging what could be from the chaos.

Fact: The film was initially intended to be a "making-of" documentary but became a story of failure and perseverance.

Description: While not strictly about editing, this documentary examines how editing choices in "The Shining" have led to numerous interpretations and conspiracy theories about the film's hidden meanings.

Fact: The film was entirely funded through Kickstarter, making it one of the first crowdfunded documentaries.

Description: This documentary explores the evolution of film editing from its inception to modern digital techniques, featuring interviews with legendary editors like Walter Murch and Thelma Schoonmaker.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and it includes a rare interview with Stanley Kubrick.

Description: While primarily about the transition from film to digital, this documentary also discusses how editing has evolved with technology, featuring insights from editors and directors.

Fact: Keanu Reeves, who also produced the film, interviews numerous filmmakers about the impact of digital technology on cinema.

Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the editing process of a feature film, showcasing the intense collaboration between director and editor, and the creative decisions that shape the final product.

Fact: The film was made by a team of editors and filmmakers, providing an authentic insider's perspective.

Description: This documentary provides an in-depth look at the editing process, featuring interviews with editors from various genres, discussing their techniques and philosophies.

Fact: The film was edited by a team of award-winning editors, showcasing their own work.

Description: Although focused on matte painting, this documentary touches on how these visual effects are integrated into the editing process to enhance storytelling.

Fact: It includes interviews with artists who worked on classics like "Star Wars" and "Blade Runner."

Description: An extended version of the documentary, this series delves deeper into the art of editing with additional interviews and case studies.

Fact: The series was created to provide more comprehensive coverage than the feature film could offer.

Description: A condensed version of the feature documentary, this short film provides a quick overview of the editing process for those short on time.

Fact: It was created to be shown in film schools and festivals as an introduction to editing.