The premier Post and Production event series Sight, Sound & Story continues!

Sight, Sound & Story Halloween Edition I– Cutting Horror and Dark Comedy

Inside Episode XLVII: Just in time for Halloween, Sight, Sound & Story brings you an evening of chilling thrills and razor-sharp storytelling with two acclaimed editors who know how to make an audience squirm, laugh, and scream.

Editor Brian Philip Davis will discuss shaping suspense and unsettling mood in his work on “Oddity.” Editor Patrick Lawrence will share how he crafted the mix of humor and horror in “Screamboat.” Together, they’ll reveal how choices in pacing, rhythm, and tone can turn raw footage into scenes that shock, scare, and entertain.

Moderated by Chad Anderson, the conversation will include scenes from both films, offering a rare chance to see how the edit shapes the final experience on screen.

Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College)

Panelists: Editors Brian Philip Davis, BFE (“Worldbreaker,” “Oddity,”) and Patrick Lawrence ( “Bonding,” “Screamboat”)

When: Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

General Admission: FREE!

All attendees who register for this event will receive a link and password before the start of the event. This will gain free access for attendees. This will also give free replays for 48 hours.

Brian Philip Davis is recognized for his contributions to genre cinema, with his films showcased at prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, SXSW, Frightfest, and Fantastic Fest. One of his notable projects is Damian McCarthy’s “Oddity,” which won the SXSW Midnighter Audience Award in 2024.

His recent and upcoming projects include “Worldbreaker,” directed by Brad Anderson (“The Machinist”) and starring Milla Jovovich and Luke Evans, as well as “The Occupant,” a science fiction thriller by Hugo Keijzer featuring Ella Balinska.

Davis has a long-standing collaboration with director Chris Baugh, working together on several projects, including the Sundance revenge thriller “Bad Day for the Cut,” the horror-comedy “Boys from County Hell,” and “Wreck,” which debuted on BBC and Hulu.

Additional titles include Stacey Gregg’s “Here Before” starring Andrea Riseborough, the found footage horror “The Devil’s Doorway,” the family film “Zoo” starring Toby Jones, and Conor McMahon’s “Let the Wrong One In” starring Anthony Head.

He is a member of the British Film Editors, Irish Screen Editors, and BAFTA, and is represented by WPA.

Patrick Lawrence is a Los Angeles-based Editor and Director, originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He has edited over 20 Feature Films since 2014, including Scare Me and Clara’s Ghost, both of which world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. In addition to having seven films premiere at Sundance, his projects have screened worldwide at SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Fantastic Fest, Outfest, Beyond Fest, and more.

Outside of theatrical, Patrick has worked extensively in episodic, serving as Lead Editor on the Netflix series Bonding for two seasons, as well as the second season of This Close for AMC/SundanceTV. More recently, he edited the Steamboat Willie horror parody Screamboat, and the upcoming NEON release Shelby Oaks. Known for his sharp sense of pacing and story, Patrick brings both precision and creativity to his work, whether shaping performances in the edit bay or guiding a project from behind the camera.

In addition to his editorial work, Patrick has begun to expand his footprint as a director, applying his strong narrative instincts and collaborative spirit to new creative ventures. His projects reflect a dedication to storytelling across genres, with a focus on elevating character-driven narratives and exploring bold visual styles. Committed to both craft and community, he continues to mentor emerging talent while pushing himself to experiment with innovative approaches to film and television.

Chad Anderson is a college professor, animation geek, poet, video editor & skateboarder from the Jersey Shore. He has worked on various editing and visual FX projects for corporate, educational, broadcast, non-profit, and military organizations all over the country (and once in Korea). Previous clients have included E! Entertainment, The Charlie Rose Show, the WB, The Count Basie Theatre, and a film that went straight to video, starring John Stamos. He holds a Master’s in Education from NJCU and has been teaching for over 18 years. His favorite movie is Joe Versus the Volcano.

In addition to his academic and professional work, Chad is passionate about nurturing creativity in others. He often incorporates elements of film, poetry, and animation into his teaching, encouraging students to think beyond traditional boundaries and explore multiple forms of expression. His wide-ranging interests—from skateboarding culture to experimental cinema—inform his approach to storytelling, giving his classes and projects a distinctive blend of technical expertise and artistic curiosity. Whether he’s in the classroom, on a skateboard, or behind an editing suite, Chad brings the same energy, humor, and dedication to every endeavor.