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Trailer Geeks and Teaser GodsAuthor: SCAN Media, LLC
Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods... the podcast that honors the art of making movie trailers, teasers, key art, and all the strategic content that launched the movies, TV shows, and games you love. Language: en Genres: Arts, Film History, TV & Film, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Alan Toomayan, Legendary Trailer Editor
Tuesday, 27 August, 2024
In this episode, we have an all-time great trailer editor and an even better person, Alan Toomayan. We delve into Alan's significant journey from his academic roots at the University of Bridgeport, his early struggles in Hollywood, and pivotal career moments at New World Pictures and Cimarron. We discuss his hand in iconic projects like 'American Beauty' and 'Road to Perdition,' his tenure at Mob Scene starting in 2009, and his adaptation to technological advances like Avid, Final Cut and Premiere. Alan emphasizes the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and maintaining professional relationships for enduring success. We wrap up with advice for listeners on integrity and business longevity... and yes that was a real earthquake! 03:29 Alan's Early Career and Education 06:02 First Steps in Hollywood 08:16 Holy Sh!t! That's an Earthquake! 12:04 Breaking into Editing 17:46 Transition to Trailer Editing 26:40 Technological Evolution in Editing 33:06 Collaborations and Notable Projects 36:37 Reimagining the Trailer: From Comedy to Dark Elements 37:49 The Impact of Great Music and the Studio's Strategy 52:14 Adapting to Industry Changes: From Cimarron to Mob Scene 56:51 The Art of Featurettes and Behind-the-Scenes Content 59:30 Reflections on a Dynamic Career and Industry Insights Be sure to check out our wonderful sponsors: Brent Allen Hagel - www.brentallenhagel.com/ The Golden Trailer Awards - goldentrailer.com/ ALIBI Music - alibimusic.com/ Please leave us a rating and review: https://apple.co/3QYy80e You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.linkedin.com/in/coreysnathan. www.toomayan.com
