![[homepage photo v2.jpg]] *This photo of me is presented in [[The obsession with the IMAX aspect ratio is ridiculous|1.43 IMAX resolution]].* I'm a [film editor](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2931178/) in Los Angeles. Most of my career has been spent on big budget Hollywood features, and I'm really proud of the work I've done to prioritize emotion and fight the narrative that people only come to those movies for the boom boom bang pow. I'll be cutting another blockbuster sometime next year, but in the meantime you should [get in touch](mailto:[email protected]) if you need an editor on your project—big or small. Along with my friend [Yoni Rusnak](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7197877/), I'm also the co-founder of [[Hollywood isn't just about who you know.|CUT TO: Hollywood]], which is a new online course and community that teaches anyone how to break into the entertainment industry. It costs $599 to join and is incredibly underpriced. I write on about the things I notice on a Substack called [the look](https://www.thelook.blog/). One of my favorite posts is about the [nonessential characters](https://www.thelook.blog/p/nonessential-characters) we encounter and how we give them too much power. I'm also experimenting with using. I am the Creator + Event Architect at [A Curated Situation](https://www.acuratedsituation.com/), where I design and host gatherings that leave guests feeling more connected to themselves and others. It has been said that my masterwork is Dark Corners, a yearly Halloween event that has gone from a backyard party with 15 friends to a sold out 100-person immersive murder mystery experience. One more thing: I believe that [[🌲 The key to close friendships is proximity, repeated + unplanned interactions, and a safe space to confide in each other|making friends as an adult]] is a lost art that can[[The em dash|—]]and should—be re-learned through a philosophy I call Social Fitness, which I offer [personal coaching](https://calendly.com/jessejchapman/socialfitness) for. Check out what I'm up to [[This is what I'm up to now.|now]] or learn more about me. 👋🏼 I can be reached at jesse j chapman at gmail dot com.