Michael P. Shawver
Film editor known for long-term collaborations with Ryan Coogler; edited Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, A Quiet Place: Part II, and served as editor on Sinners, discussing editing, VFX integration, and storytelling in this episode.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 55min
Editors on Editing w/ “Sinners” Editor: Michael P. Shawver
Michael P. Shawver, an acclaimed film editor renowned for his work with Ryan Coogler on hits like Black Panther and A Quiet Place 2, dives into the nuanced world of editing. He shares insights into balancing character development with horror pacing and how supernatural elements in Sinners serve as allegories for racism. Shawver also explores the art of cutting music sequences, designing jump scares, and crafting intercuts that maintain narrative momentum, all while trusting the collaborative spirit that defines his creative process.
Jan 19, 2026 • 52min
Sinners
Michael P. Shawver, film editor known for his long collaborations with Ryan Coogler, including Black Panther and Creed. He talks about joining Sinners early, blending racial injustice with supernatural horror, planning a risky one-shot montage, tackling twin-performance VFX, IMAX workflow, and balancing pacing with character depth.
