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Film and Video Editor Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Film and Video Editor interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Who do you admire the most in film editing?

The candidate should describe a film editor who they look up to and talk about why they think this person is admirable. This gives the interviewer insight into how the candidate aspires to grow in their job and who motivates them.



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30 Film and Video Editor Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. Who do you admire the most in film editing?

  • 2. What type of leadership style do you take direction best from?

  • 3. Do you aspire to be a director or producer one day?

  • 4. In your opinion, what is the most exciting advancement in the industry this year?

  • 5. What program(s) do you use for video editing?

  • 6. Were you part of a student filmmaker society during university?

  • 7. Would you prefer to work as a full time employee or as a contracted freelancer?

  • 8. What are your preferred working hours?

  • 9. Are you willing to work overtime to meet a deadline?

  • 10. How do you present your edited and final work to your client(s)?

  • 11. What are your salary expectations?

  • 12. Who do you admire most in the film industry?

  • 13. Tell me about your favorite project as a film and video editor.

  • 14. What are you most proud of in your career?

  • 15. How would you describe yourself as a Film and Video Editor? What techniques and styles do you deploy?

  • 16. When was the last time you faced a high-pressure situation and how did you react?

  • 17. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

  • 18. How do you react to criticism about your work?

  • 19. Do you work well on a team?

  • 20. Do you work well under pressure?

  • 21. What are you looking for in terms of career development?

  • 22. What equipment do you use for filming? (i.e lens and/or lighting)

  • 23. What are your career goals?

  • 24. How is your vision?

  • 25. Are you a detail oriented person?

  • 26. What is the most difficult part of being a film and video editor?

  • 27. What is the most rewarding part of being a film and video editor?

  • 28. What do you like least about being a film and video editor?

  • 29. What do you like most about being a film and video editor?

  • 30. Why did you choose to pursue a career as a film and video editor?