How ’The Queen’s Gambit’ Editor Michelle Tesoro Became So Versatile In Cutting Prestige TV

Though her most recent triumph is the highly-praised Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit, Michelle Tesoro has built a career working with A-list showrunners and directors, within both film and television. From mastering the art of the dialog scene with the HBO series In Treatment, to her collaborations with luminaries like Michael Mann, David Fincher, Ava DuVernay, Mimi Leder and David Milch, she has plenty of stories to tell. Tesero managed to navigate the exact career she wanted and has plenty of wisdom to impart, like why sometimes saying no to projects is even more important than saying yes. We hope you enjoy! More post-production and Queen’s Gambit related goodies here: Cinematic Legend Walter Murch on Editing and Sound Design Here’s What’s New in DaVinci Resolve 17 How Does ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Create Conflict Without Words? Please email us any questions or comments at ask@nofilmschool.com!