Transforming Everywhere, Every Moment, Every Time: Everything Everywhere All At Once
In the world of film editing, few names have been as buzzworthy as Paul Rogers in recent times. His collaborative work with the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) on the critically acclaimed and award-winning film, Everything Everywhere All At Once, has catapulted him into the limelight.
The journey began in 2013, when Paul Rogers moved from Alabama to Los Angeles. It was at Daniel Scheinert's birthday party that year, which he attended through a friend's invitation, that he met the Daniels for the first time. By the end of the party, Rogers felt he had found his people.
Their collaboration on Everything Everywhere All At Once was a testament to their shared vision and creative synergy. The Daniels pitched the film as a project that would break and rebuild itself, a concept that resonated deeply with Rogers.
Rogers' approach to editing was unique. He often watched the dailies as if he was a fan of the story, seeking out engaging moments. This approach, combined with his self-described "magic recipe" of technical knowledge, confidence, self-doubt, and a need to prove himself, resulted in a final cut that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
The film challenges viewers' ideas of masculinity, parenthood, and empathy by the end of the film. Michelle Yeoh's character, Evelyn, starts to see beyond the laundromat she runs, while Stephanie Hsu's character, Joy, was awarded as the Best Dressed Antagonist.
The visual effects team, working with tools like Boris FX Mocha Pro and Continuum, brought the film's surreal and fantastical elements to life. Interestingly, a lot of the film relied on the team being able to show what would be there eventually without relying heavily on temporary visual effects.
Rogers' work on the film earned him multiple accolades. In March 2023, he won the Academy Award, BAFTA, and ACE Awards for his editing on Everything Everywhere All At Once. This collaboration between Rogers and the Daniels has truly left a lasting impact on the film industry.
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Paul Rogers, now a renowned name in the industry, discovered his collaborative partners in entertainment, the Daniels, at a party in 2013. Together, they have made significant strides in movies-and-tv, with their combined effort on Everything Everywhere All At Once garnering numerous accolades.
