Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE

<blockquote> <p>"We want to promote health and wellbeing to editors because they work so hard."<br /> - Kevin Tent</p> </blockquote> <p>As the recently elected President of American Cinema Editors (ACE),<strong> <a href= "https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0855188/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Tent</a></strong> is leading the charge to make working smarter instead of harder in the edit bay one of his top priorities. He's dedicated to making changes like taking regular walk breaks, adding in meditation, and even taking an occasional nap (the horror!!!!) to enhance your creativity and get you through the day with more energy left over for your family and yourself when work is done.</p> <p>Kevin describes himself as a "somewhat professional film editor who has worked in Hollywood for nearly 30 years,” who is best known for his collaboration with director Alexander Payne having edited films like C<em>itizen Ruth, Election, About Schmidt, Sideways, Nebraska, Blow, and Girl Interrupted. </em>He has learned the value of taking care of his body and mind while trying to balance the demanding schedules of Hollywood feature films.</p> <p>In our conversation, Kevin and I talk candidly about the habits he's implemented for better health and creativity while editing (many of which came about from learning the hard way from years of neglect). He also clears up the confusion about the American Cinema Editors organization and details how someone can qualify and become a member. And most importantly he speaks honestly about the value of becoming an ACE member and the benefits that doing so can have on your well-being and career (Hint: It's not to boost your career or find more jobs).</p> <p>If you want to know how one of the top names in the feature editing game stays sharp and continues to work at such a high level, today’s conversation is for you.</p> <h3>Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?</h3> <p><strong><a href="https://optimizeyourself.me/subscribe/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">» Click