The Six Week Intensive in the art and technique of editing, is a comprehensive jump-start for anyone serious about a career in post-production. Whether just starting out, changing your career or pursuing your own creative goals - the Six Week Intensive will help you to develop the practical tools and foundation you need as a visual artist.
"I'm continually impressed by the seriousness of purpose of the students passing through MEWShop's workshops, to the point where I've hired a number of graduates on projects of mine. My only regret is that a place like Manhattan Edit Workshop didn't exist when I was first trying to break into the film industry. I had to learn everything the hard way!” - Doug Block, Director (112 Weddings, The Kids Grow Up, 51 Birch Street) & Founder and Co-host of The D-Word
The Six Week Intensive in the art and technique of editing, is a comprehensive jump-start for anyone serious about a career in post-production. Whether just starting out, changing your career or pursuing your own creative goals - the Six Week Intensive will help you to develop the practical tools and foundation you need as a visual artist.
The course consists of foundational training in the top industry video editing programs - Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. In addition, we devote time each day to film theory; covering the history & evolution of editing techniques, as well as the aesthetics of narrative, short-form, comedy and documentary. You’ll not only learn editing tools but you’ll understand why and how to use them.
Course Highlights
Your Own Private Workstation.
For the full six weeks you’ll have your own fully equipped editing station and storage drive. With an intimate 6 to 1 student to teacher ratio, there’s no need to double up and share a system, and no concern that you’ll get lost in an overcrowded classroom. Our facility also features a surround sound system for film and student screenings.
Your Choice for Your Work.
Choose to edit from a variety of real films and projects.
Community
Access to our exclusive Six Week Alumni Facebook group for career/technical advice and job opportunities.
Artist in Residence
The Artist-in-Residence is a core component of the workshop. Top film editors join the class to screen and discuss their work, while students share their edits for comments and critique. Recent Artist in Residence include Tim Squryes, ACE (Life of Pi, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Susan Morse, ACE (Manhattan, Hannah & Her Sisters), Tim Streeto, ACE (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Boardwalk Empire), Craig McKay, ACE (Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia), and Kelley Dixon, ACE (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Wakanda Forever.)
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Get Certified
Take the Avid user certification exams for free. Once certified use Avid's logo on your resume and website to get an edge over other job applicants. We are the only Six Week Program to offer certification in both the MC 101 and MC 110 workshops & tests (combined these equal the Avid Certified User for Media Composer.)
Not Just a Class For Editors
Our class is suitable for Directors, DP's, or Producers looking to learn the art of storytelling as an editor.
Create Your Demo Reel
Construct your reel from in-class work on scenes from actual films and projects to represent your talent and get your foot in the door.
Get Online
Build your own web site to showcase your demo reel and contact information for potential employers.
Jumpstart Your Job Search.
We connect you to Post Production companies such as ITV-America, Outpost Digital (Radical Media,) AMC, and H&O Post. Through our program, Six Week Alumni will be given the opportunity to apply for a paid editorial internship at both ITV-America and Outpost Digital.* Many of our Six Week Alumni are currently working as editors, assistant editors and paid internship at these companies.
Resumes & Cover Letters
We help you craft a professional resume and cover letter specifically for the post production industry.
Discounts
Free admission to Sight, Sound & Story! Get exclusive Six Week Alumni discounts on MEWShop workshops and events.
Location
Conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan, with easy access from anywhere in the tri-state area or online from anywhere!
SIX WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP ONLINE INFORMATION:
Manhattan Edit Workshop is now running our Six Week Intensive Workshop online and in-person for the next class date. If students are taking the class online, they will get all of the information and hours that take place during our regular Six Week Intensive workshop (Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm with an hour lunch), just remotely. All media and projects will be provided online with screenings and discussions occurring on Zoom. Students will need to obtain an Avid license from Avid, obtain a license from Blackmagice for DaVinci Resolve and obtain an Adobe Premiere Pro license for the duration of the class. These can be purchased separately or Manhattan Edit Workshop can direct students to free or temporary options. Please make sure that your home computer specs are up to standard to handle these applications prior to taking the workshop. Manhattan Edit Workshop administration will do a trial run the week before the class begins with each student to verify that everything is working.
Online Class Highlights:
All lessons and discussions will be live and not recorded versions.
The same amount of one-on-one time and attention that students receive for our in person workshop. The 6 to 1 teacher to student ratio is maintained.
Remote Adobe Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve training (weeks 1 & 2).
Remote Avid Media Composer training (weeks 3 & 4).
Remote Screenings and discussions (weeks 1 - 4).
Remote Artist in Residence experience with an accomplished editor (scheduled during week 5 & week 6).
Remote instruction on resume and cover letters (weeks 5 & 6).
Remote editing and one-on-one review of editing Manhattan Edit Workshop provided projects for students reels.
Ability to submit and apply to our Intern Referral program.
Ability to take both Avid Certification tests remotely.
Click HERE for System requirements for online classes.
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ClASS SCHEDULE
Our Six Week Intensive is Monday through Friday 10 AM - 5 PM. The classroom will also be open to Six Week students Monday - Friday from 5 PM - 6 PM for lab time (schedule permitting).
More questions? Check our FAQ or contact us.
Course Dates
- January 13, 2025 - February 21, 2025 (In Person or Online) EARLY BIRD ENDS December 15th! - 5 Spots Left!
- March 10, 2025 - April 18, 2025 (In Person or Online)
- April 28, 2025 – June 6, 2025 (In Person or Online)
- June 23, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (In Person or Online)
- September 8 2025 – October 17, 2025 (In Person or Online)
- November 3, 2025 – December 12, 2025 (In Person or Online)
Course Cost: $5,850
REGISTER EARLY - GET $350 OFF!! If students pay for the full amount of the workshop 30 days prior to the start date of a class, there is an early bird price of $5,500.00. Payment plans and financing are not elilible for this discount.
Payment plans and financing are available for the Six Week Intensive Workshop. Please contact us for details about our no-interest payment plans.
*Manhattan Edit Workshop will be closed and the Six Week Intensive will be closed on the following days to observe National holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. These dates will not be made up for the class if they fall within the timeframe of a Six Week Intensive Workshop.
*Manhattan Edit Workshop cannot guarantee students will be hired or granted an interview as a result of the Six Week Intensive Workshop.
**Certification tests must be redeemed within 30 days and taken online via Manhattan Edit Workshop before the end of 2024.