As the editor (and creator) of Our Frasier Remake, I assembled and shaped a completely unique, shot-for-shot recreation of the Frasier pilot — constructed from more than 180 segments submitted by artists, animators, and filmmakers around the world. Each scene was interpreted in a radically different style, and my job was to bring them together into a cohesive, emotionally faithful, and rhythmically watchable episode.
Editing this project involved far more than stitching scenes together. I structured the full-length film for narrative and comedic flow, balanced wildly varied visuals, and maintained character and story continuity across dozens of artistic tones. I also mixed a completely original audio track using improvised jazz drumming (a la Birdman to mimic the rise and fall of the original laugh track), sound effects, and new vocal performances from actors including Lauren Lapkus, James Adomian, and two-time Emmy winner Eric Bauza. Sound design, comedic timing, and voice delivery all had to feel organic, despite coming from dozens of disconnected sources.
In addition to the film itself, I also cut multiple punchy trailers and teaser spots that helped establish the project’s identity and build momentum in the press. I also mastered a theatrical version that screened to sold-out audiences in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Austin. Those screenings expanded the presentation to include ‘making of sizzles,’ behind the scenes clips, and shorts from various creators on the project.
We released the full project the day before Paramount+ debuted their official reboot of Frasier, positioning our chaotic, lovingly crafted indie version as a kind of fan-powered counterpoint — and generating wide attention in the process. The film was covered by TheWrap, AV Club, ScreenRant, LAist, and Cracked, with AV Club calling it “a unique and entirely D.I.Y. take on television’s greatest snob” and Cracked headlining, “Crowdsourced Frasier Reboot Looks Way Cooler Than Real One.”
This was one of the most complex editorial challenges I’ve taken on — a massive puzzle of formats, tones, and styles — and the result is a singular, collaborative work that I’m proud to have shaped from raw chaos into something truly watchable, funny, and culturally resonant.