From drunk sound designers and Sherlock Holmes stand-ins to coffee paintings and premiers, the life and legends of veteran NZ film editor Paul Maxwell is the basis for a rip-roaring cinematic experience.
Maxwell’s latest film, A Mistake, which “may or may not” be his last in the cutting room, sees him reunite with good friend and collaborator Christine Jeffs. Mitchell Hageman catches up with him ahead of the premier in his adopted hometown and reflects on over 50 years of him “never working a day” in his life.
When Paul Maxwell first started editing films, it took three days to be able to try something new with a scene. Now it takes about three minutes.
