On The Cutting Room Floor

On The Cutting Room Floor

HOTA - Home of the Arts, 135, Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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Date & time

Thursday 5th February 2026

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Overview

Discover the hidden power of post production in On the Cutting Room Floor, a deep dive into the art and impact of film editing. Join a panel of acclaimed editors as they share how raw footage is transformed into cohesive, compelling stories through rhythm, structure, and intuition. From navigating hours of material to balancing creative instincts with distributor notes, these behind the scenes storytellers reveal the high stakes decisions that shape a film’s final form. Hear firsthand how a single edit can alter tone, shift narrative direction, or even save a troubled production. Insightful and eye opening, this discussion celebrates the unsung artistry of the editing room, where some of the most crucial storytelling truly begins.

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HOTA - Home of the Arts, 135, Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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On The Cutting Room Floor

HOTA - Home of the Arts, 135, Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. 
 
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.