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Editor – Doc Crotzer, ACE
ROAD HOUSE editor Doc Crotzer ACE got his first real studio feature film experience cutting Doug Liman’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy film, CHAOS WALKING (2021). Three years later Doug would tap Doc once again to take the film fight game to another level for Liman’s latest entry in the action genre.
Directed by Doug Liman and produced by Joel Silver, this remake of the 1989 cult classic sees ex-UFC fighter Dalton take a job as a cooler at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
DOC CROTZER, ACE
A filmmaking Swiss Army knife, Doc has directed, produced, and edited studio feature films, award winning television series, and immersive documentaries. He draws from his wide-ranging experience in production and postproduction to tell cinematic stories that remain grounded in human emotion, regardless of the medium. His encyclopedic knowledge of editing allows him to shoot efficiently and creatively, while inspiring confidence from collaborators on both sides of the camera. His favorite part of filmmaking is collaborating with actors and crew to create something in which the sum is truly greater than any of its parts. Doc’s instincts and work ethic are trusted at the highest levels, often quietly working as a “fixer” on studio films and TV shows that need fresh eyes to reach their fullest potentials. A musician himself, Doc has edited over 100 music videos and excels at bringing stories to life that incorporate music and visual effects.
Doc was nominated for an Emmy® for his work directing a web series and nominated for ACE and HPA awards for his work on the TV show Glee. He is a proud member of the Director’s Guild of America, American Cinema Editors, and the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Editing Road House
In our discussion with Road House editor Doc Crotzer ACE, we talk about:
- Being “Bourne” again with Doug Liman
- Giving fight scenes the ol’ Hollywood pass
- Taking 25% of a beating
- The battle in front of the bands
- Managing big personalities on screen and off
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