Go inside the editing room of HBO's Euphoria with the acclaimed editorial team behind the groundbreaking series. In this episode of Sight, Sound & Story, moderator Josh Apter sits down with editors Julio C. Perez IV, ACE, Aaron I. Butler, ACE, Aleshka Ferrero, and Nikola Boyanov for an in-depth discussion about the creative editing process that helped define one of the most visually innovative and emotionally powerful television dramas of the modern era.
From intimate character-driven scenes to dreamlike visual sequences, the editors reveal how editorial decisions shape the show's unique style, pacing, and emotional impact. The conversation explores collaboration with creator Sam Levinson, working with music, performance, cinematography, and visual storytelling techniques that bring Euphoria's unforgettable moments to life.
Learn how the editorial team balances experimentation with narrative clarity, crafts emotional character arcs, and develops the rhythm and tone that have made Euphoria one of the most talked-about series in television. The panel also discusses scene construction, performance shaping, music integration, and the collaborative process between editors, directors, cinematographers, and producers.
Whether you're an aspiring editor, filmmaker, film student, television professional, or fan of Euphoria, this episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of television editing.
Moderator: Josh Apter (Founder & Owner, Manhattan Edit Workshop)
Panelists:
Julio C. Perez IV, ACE (Euphoria, American Made, It Follows)
Aaron I. Butler, ACE (Euphoria, Cries From Syria)
Aleshka Ferrero (The Morning Show, The Idol)
Nikola Boyanov (Euphoria, Under the Silver Lake)
Topics Covered
Editing HBO's Euphoria
Television editing techniques
Building emotional storytelling through editing
Working with music and performance
Scene structure and pacing
Collaboration with directors and cinematographers
Visual storytelling and experimental editing
Character-driven editing workflows
Post-production process for prestige television
Behind-the-scenes insights from Euphoria
