11 March 2023 (released)
11 March 2023
Revaz-Giorgi 'Rezo' Arveladze was born in Turkey, Trabzon, although he was raised in the Netherlands and then Germany until the age of four, after which he moved to his home country of Georgia. Has an anthology book that he wrote about Georgian mythological creatures, “Tales from Kartli” and has a master’s in filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. Film News caught up with Rezo to find our more…
Can you introduce yourself for our readers, please?
Hi! I am Rezo! A workaholic Video Editor and Director currently working in Los Angeles California.
What prompted you to be an editor?
The visual aspect of life has always fascinated me, which is why I'm drawn so heavily to the visual medium. After all, that's what movies are all about - presenting a different, visible alternative to our own.
Every single film is a unique spin on life, and Editing in particular is one of many means to alter and present a different reality. Ever since I was a kid, I was always drawing and tweaking pictures and videos on my computer, experimenting to see how far I could go and altering what was presented to me. This habit eventually evolved into editing, which, though a frustrating process, is immensely rewarding once the vision is complete.
What made you move to Los Angeles?
Most of my main vocations revolve around storytelling in some capacity. I love building narratives, whether it’s through screenwriting or editing, but where I’m from, at least at the time, there weren’t many opportunities to nourish this aspect of my professional life. So, like everyone else, I moved to Los Angeles to broaden my horizons and sharpen my skills.
What do you love most about being an editor?
Seeing the film screened. It’s a very gratifying feeling because you’ve essentially seen the film at its very worst, so it’s much easier to appreciate it at its best.
Tell us about one of your favorite projects to edit, and why?
A recent film, directed by Jared Gangadaran, called “Roommates”. I consulted on the film as a script supervisor, and even had a small cameo at the start, so the shooting process was a lot of fun! plus, with everything I already knew and recorded about the film, I walked into the editing room with everything I needed and lost absolutely no time assembling the short.
What is the hardest thing about your job?
There isn’t anything definitely “hardest” - it depends on the project really. The more footage and coverage I have of the film, the more options I have. If the film is missing some key elements during production, I’ll likely have to squeeze my brain dry with ideas to salvage it.
How different is filming in Los Angeles to your home city in Georgia?
There are some cultural discrepancies and shocks I experience, but nothing major or truly noticeably specific to filming. I will say, the one big difference is the location agreements. Somethings a good handshake is all you need is to get one in Georgia, whereas in Los Angeles, I’d advise making agreements in writing. Though if living in LA has taught me anything, it’s that it’s best to get everything in writing, even if you are in Georgia.
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Keep going, things get better.
What’s up next for you?
I’m working on a film called “The Wolf and her Shadow.” I’ve finalized the script and I’ve already met with the actors - my crew is ready to go and hopefully, I’ll be editing this film by the end of this month!
