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Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Final round Emmy voting is open!

Vote CHIMP CRAZY for Outstanding Picture Editing AND Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program

August 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

SUN, AUG 24th 8pmET / 5pm PT FREE!

From the Wrexham soccer fields to the Missouri zoo that housed Tonka the chimp – the two Emmy-nominated editing teams behind FX’s Welcome to Wrexham and HBO’s Chimp Crazy will dive into their respective creative processes.

www.picturehouse441.com/event/editin...

WELCOME TO WREXHAM x CHIMP CRAZY Emmy Panel

Sit back and listen to the fascinating ins and outs of nonfiction storytelling. From the Wrexham soccer fields to the Missouri zoo that housed Tonka the chimp – the two Emmy-nominated editing teams be...

www.picturehouse441.com

August 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Los Angeles Editors, come hang out!
This Thursday at 7pm
partiful.com/e/dXhQMRcBR4...?

August 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

New York! Come hang out with The Chimps and The Bear. Monday August 11th, 7pm @LuckyJacksNYC

partiful.com/e/LzR8nGUnYX...

August 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Big day for the Chimp Crazies! Two Emmy noms for Editing and Writing! We are freaking out!!!

July 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

1500 hours of footage! @JustShootItPod and I talk about how to deal with that during the edit of CHIMP CRAZY.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np4M...

Editing Chimp Crazy's 1,500 hours of Footage w/Evan Wise - Just Shoot It 479

YouTube video by Just Shoot It Podcast

www.youtube.com

June 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Here's everything that everyone has ever said about CHIMP CRAZY ever. #Emmys2025 #FYC #chimpcrazy #documentary #editing

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rfv...

CC Press Sizzle

YouTube video by Team Chimp Crazy

www.youtube.com

June 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Re-upping our CHIMP CRAZY discussion panel with the incomparable @aaronibutler

Weaving together 3.5 different stories from 1500 hours of footage across 4 episodes is tough. Here, we try to figure out how we figured it out. #chimpcrazy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kan...

CC Editor Discussion

YouTube video by Team Chimp Crazy

www.youtube.com

June 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Please consider CHIMP CRAZY in all Emmy categories, but especially OUTSTANDING PICTURE EDITING FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAM.

(and...Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series ...plus... Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program)

June 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

New Yorkers! Come hang out:
Thursday June 12th, 7-9pm.
Lucky Jack's, 129 Orchard St.

RSVP: partiful.com/e/SG0FBFOSaD...

RSVP to Cutting Room Convos: An Editor Community Mixer | Partiful

Join Impact24 PR for Cutting Room Convos: A Mixer for Editors and Entertainment Creatives, co-hosted by editors behind Chimp Crazy and more! DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025 TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ...

partiful.com

June 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Live Scene Study of CHIMP CRAZY!

Chuck Divak, ACE I will be breaking down a few of our favorite moments from the ACE Eddie Award winning second episode "Gone Ape", Tues May 27th 12pmPT. We'll hit on comedy montages, raw meat and the incredible cliffhanger.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/scene-stud...

May 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Come hang out! May 28th, 7pm
RSVP: bit.ly/4j2g6Vi

RSVP to Cutting Edge: An Entertainment Mixer | Partiful

Join Impact24 PR for Cutting Edge: An Entertainment Mixer for Editors and Creatives, co-hosted by editors behind "Chimp Crazy," "Sirens," "Dope Thief," "The Bondsman," and "The Class!" DATE: Wednesda...

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May 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

There's a brand new Substack from Mark Peikert focusing on the invisible people that make all your entertainment. Check out MEET ME AT CRAFTY for all your below-the-line scoops and a fun/thoughtful interview with the CHIMP CRAZY edit crew.

atcrafty.substack.com/p/chimp-craz...

Shocked by Chimp Crazy? Imagine How Its Editors Felt Watching 1,500 Hours of Footage

The ACE Eddie Award-winning team behind the HBO doc talks about Tonia, biggest WTF moments, and the OG ending.

atcrafty.substack.com

May 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

All the Chimp Crazies are on Art of the Cut
borisfx.com/blog/aotc/ar...

March 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Much love to our CHIMP CRAZY team for bringing home the heaviest trophy in showbiz. The ACE Eddie Award - Best Edited Documentary Series.

We are still freaking out

@avidmediacomposer.bsky.social
#chimpcrazy #eddies2025 #aceeddieawards #filmmaking

March 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

the #timelinetuesday for our ACE Eddie nominated episode 102 of CHIMP CRAZY, "Gone Ape". big thanks to @avidmediacomposer.bsky.social
for all things trim mode and the ability to make tracks purple. #documentary #editing #postchat #postsky

January 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

thanks to #filmmakermixer for this one. Talking story vs. emotion, working together as a team and how cool it is to get an Eddie nomination! #editor #editing #behindthescenes #documentary #postchat #postsky

creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fil...

January 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

the LA Times has been on the #chimpcrazy beat from the jump. Tonka's followup from Save The Chimps is the #3 most popular entertainment article of 2024 #documentary #editing

www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

In a special edition of Screen Gab, catch up on our top stories of the year, from celebrity profiles to insightful criticism and more.

www.latimes.com

January 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Just when you thought people were done talking about Chimp Crazy....but also: Nobody Wants This and How to Die Alone
#postchat #postsky #chimpcrazy #nobodywantsthis #howtodiealone #editing #documentary

youtu.be/bzJYWqmwsyE?...

Editing Comedy and Documentary TV

YouTube video by Impact24 PR

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December 30, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Thanks Post Magazine for talking with the Chimp Crazy team. If you want to hear about working with 1500 hours of footage or what kind of chair I think you should sit in, check this out.

www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center...

December 29, 2024 at 11:19 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

The CHIMP CRAZY team back at it, talking about balancing sympathy and villainy...and Point Break.
#editing #documentary #pointbreak

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6VC...

The Editors of "Chimp Crazy" on Understanding Character Complexity in Storytelling

YouTube video by Filmmaker U

www.youtube.com

December 23, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

Chimp Crazy, Episode 102 - Gone Ape made the @nytimes.com Best Episodes of TV list! This is also the Eddie nominated episode in Best Edited Doc Series category. Check it out and consider voting for us! #postchat #postsky #aceeddieawards

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/a...

Best TV Episodes of 2024

Examples from “The Bear,” “Blue Lights,” “Chimp Crazy” and others topped our three TV critics’ list of standout episodes this year.

www.nytimes.com

December 20, 2024 at 7:12 PM

Evan Wise, ACE

@deathxedit.bsky.social

My girlfriend is very funny and I EQ'd this audio for her. Get yourself an editor.

Liz Miele @lizmiele.bsky.social · Dec 12

Lotta mixed emotions on the capture of #LuigiMangione in the United Healthcare CEO murder. However you feel about what he did the pictures are a conversation piece.