About New Doc Editing
Editing Documentaries that Inspire
We are story-telling experts. We can quickly edit your documentary. Or help you edit it through compassionate, insightful story consultations. Our talented editing staff is led by story editor Karen Everett, who taught editing for 18 years at the #1 ranked U.S. documentary program at UC Berkeley.
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Need an editorial roadmap? Or another set of eyes to provide perspective? We excel at bringing to the screen the gems in your footage: strong emotions, cinematic drama, and seminal ideas. Our clients’ films have screened at venues such as SXSW, Sundance, Berlinale, HBO, BBC, and Netflix–as well as local libraries and art theaters.
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"With an insider's love and knowledge of documentary form, Karen Everett takes us into the beating heart of documentary filmmaking. Filled with useful references and possible scenarios, her book 'Documentary Editing' will be of enormous help to those of us who have sat in front of our unmade films and wondered how the hell we were going to move forward"
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Check out our work on these award-winning documentaries.
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The Russian Woodpecker
Editing and Consulting
While we had a strong story, there were some structural flaws in the first act that were confusing our viewers. With an eagle eye, Karen was able to diagnose the problem and help with a solution that was simple, yet extremely effective. I highly recommend her services, and her excellent book 'Documentary Editing'.
Awards and Recognition
- Grand Jury Award, Sundance FF
- Cinematography Award, IDA
- Best Media Award, DocuTIFF
- Grand Jury Nominee, Sheffield FF
- Bruce Sinofsky Prize, Montclair FF
The Future Starts Here
Karen is a fantastic story consultant. Not only is her advice so valuable and insightful but the clear way that she communicates her input through her notes, her video commentary and plot maps is so helpful. I can't recommend her enough.
Awards and Recognition
- Emmy Nominee, National Television Academy
- AOL Originals Hit Show
- 40 Million Views and counting
From India with Love
As a first-time documentary film producer/director, I feel extremely grateful to Karen for providing me with an editor who resonated deeply with the cause and brought her personal passion to the table. The film was completed in record time, and Karen’s expert guidance during the periodic editorial reviews was very useful and timely. All in all it was a super team effort that I am very proud of.
Awards and Recognition
- Official Selection, U.S. State Department
- Certificate of Appreciation, LAPD
- Paramount Pictures Screening
- Medal of Honor, Rochester Police Depart
- Official Selection, Louisville International DD
Love Thy Nature
There are several reasons why I really enjoy working with Karen: She offers great feedback, thanks to her vast knowledge on documentary storytelling; she creates a supportive community of filmmakers though her story circles; and most importantly, she is fully and authentically invested in our success.
Awards and Recognition
- Best Documentary, Fort Lauderdale FF
- Winner, 2 Gold Awards, International Movie Awards
- Best Doc, Indie Spirit FF
- Best of Show, Indie FF
- Best Special Effects, Maverick FF
- Best Doc Feature, Honolulu Film Awards
From Baghdad to the Bay
Thank you so much Karen for your excellent, constructive, and creative feedback. The timing couldn't have been more perfect!
Awards and Recognition
- Winner Best Doc, Cinequest FF
- Programmer’s Awd for Excellence, Outshine FF
- Best First-Time Filmmaker, GI FF
- Official Selection, Docutah International FF
A Fragile Trust
Well-balanced…meticulous…Portrait of disgraced reporter Jayson Blair raises tough questions about journalistic ethics and personal responsibility in the digital era.
Awards and Recognition
- Independent Lens, PBS Broadcast
- Special Jury Awd Nominee, Sheffield Doc/Fest
- Winner, Documentary Feature, Macon FF
- Best Documentary, Hawaii Intl FF
- Best Female Director, Salem FF
- Big Sky Documentary FF
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The traditional cost of hiring an experienced documentary editor ($60-120K) is out of reach for many indie filmmakers. Accelerated Post™ is our solution! It’s a fast-track, post-production schedule designed to edit your documentary within ten weeks–for half the cost!
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Defining a Narrative Arc
Kopland Filmmaker Colony
Karen Everett taught editing for 18 years at the #1-ranked U.S. documentary program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Karen displays astonishing originality, daring and perseverance. She is fearless in tackling ambitious projects, deeply experienced, and unequalled in her skill. Don't let this opportunity slip away.