Manhattan Edit Workshop

I have done 4 workshops at MEW and learned a tremendous amount from each. The instructors know their stuff but perhaps more important, they are great communicators and listen well. The last workshop was on Zoom. I was skeptical about how well this would work, but it was as valuable as the in-person workshops I had previously taken.

I took Mac 101 / 110 back in 2013. The fact that they are still in business 10 years later speaks to the quality of the course . I used the knowledge from this class in my workplace as a story producer then, 10 years later, I contacted them again to get a replacement of my certificate because this help boost my résumé for teaching in community college.

Took their editing six-week class and really loved it! The instructors are clearly very knowledgeable about the programs and know exactly what questions to ask to diagnose where your problems are coming from and then how to fix them. We studied a variety of genres from narrative, trailers, comedy, docs, and in the last two weeks got to choose for ourselves which genres to focus on. We also went on a field trip to a production house where we got to talk to the staff there and ask questions, they had a sound mixer come in and talk about his workflow, an acclaimed working editor came in twice and talked about her craft and then critiqued our pieces, and the class was small enough where by the end we had built up our own first little network. At the end of the class they also give you great information, resources, and personal advice on resumes, cover letters, websites, and looking for jobs. Would highly recommend the class for anyone who's looking to jumpstart their career as an editor! Of course eventually finding a job requires a lot of work on your own part, but I really feel like they do their best in preparing and connecting you to people so that you have good chances once you get out.

Manhattan Edit workshop is the highlight of my Professional Development in the summer. I enjoy the small class size, the ability to be creative, and create work I can share with my students & school community. The teachers are fantastic experts who can teach, solve and troubleshoot. You will not be disappointed in your experience here!

Brilliant school. I did the 6 week course and learnt so much, creatively, technically, and great opportunities to follow your own interests too, given the range of the teachers. Totally worth it. I recommend it for super smart people who can learn fast and for those who struggle, and artists who aren't very tech savvy, and tech savvy nerds who aren't very creative, and everyone in between! So much to learn! And a great environment, cool resources.