Media Makers show #14 - Jake Torchin

Ladue alum Jake Torchin is an independent television and film editor in Los Angeles, CA. Jake has worked on shows such as Viceland's "The Therapist," edited videos for celebrity Will Smith and his company, and has already produced, written, shot, and edited his own short film, "Small Ball." In this episode, Jake talks about his journey after Ladue High School, which led him directly into the media business editing music videos and reality-style docuseries television. Jake offers advice of developing a specific digital expertise, such as editing, and ways to monetize it. Jake also discussed the editing software he uses, his greatest challenges, his greatest achievements, and offered advice for young filmmakers everywhere. 

Show notes

• Jake Torchin portfolio of work
• Katy Perry on The Therapist 
• ​Small Ball trailer
• Will Smith video
  

​High School productions

• The Blessing of St. Margaret short trailer
• The Blessing of St. Margaret long trailer
• The Blessing of St. Margaret full documentary
• Deandre "The Bull" Latimore
• Voice of the Cardinals