From Chaos to Clarity

When I started editing, I was fast but disorganized. My timelines were messy, clients stressed me out, and every project felt like starting from zero.
 Through years of trial, I built a repeatable system — my “mise-en-place for editors.” It gave me calm confidence, faster turnarounds, and the freedom to choose the projects I love.

Now, I teach that same framework inside The Editing Chef 1-on-1 Mentorship — guiding editors to become professionals who deliver incredible work and enjoy the process.


What You’ll Gain in 12 Weeks

  • Clarity about your next steps and career direction

  • Faster, cleaner edits using professional workflows

  • Stronger storytelling instincts and confidence with feedback

  • A client pipeline that bring better, higher-paying projects

  • Systems to stay organized and in control

What Students Say

TECHNIQUES & WORKFLOWS


It’s one thing to be a good storyteller. It’s another to know tricks to make the ideas, a reality. 

We’re addressing these tricks in Editing Quarks. Biweekly, NLE-agnostic tutorials on universal techniques that can be applied to just about anything you edit. Often accompanied by exercise footage you can use for practice.



How you organize and label your projects makes a difference not only in how fast you’re able to find what you need but, also in making your creative decisions.

There are 17 video lessons in the program library that will teach you about workflows, project organization, best editing practices, and more. You can watch them at your own pace.


EDITING PRODUCTIVITY


Focus and effectiveness in your edit bay are important because it not only allows you to do more work but also to have a meaningful life outside of the timelines.

The goal is not to do things faster (that’s just a side effect) but to do them smarter. 

Life throws numerous challenges at us every day. Especially as freelancers since we have to make our own hours. It's great to no longer have a boss standing behind you staring at your monitor…


…but it opens doors for procrastination, distractions, and concentration problems. 


There are 14 video lessons in the program library that will teach you about designing productive editing sessions. 

You’ll be working on your editing effectiveness, streamlining workflow, and your ability to focus deeply. It’s industry-focused productivity education you won’t find anywhere else.

Let me tell you something they never tell you in film school: shaping good stories fast becomes easier - as soon as you eliminate distractions.

Once you take on the challenge you will be able to do more work in less time and still feel energized before the weekend.


EDITOR'S MINDSET


Mindset is crucial because things like your attitude, and your approach to the craft or client feedback are the most important factors for getting clients to return.

There is a video lesson that dives into how to evaluate your mindset as an editor and what to do if you find out that the mindset you have is not serving you well. 

There's also a video lesson about mindset towards feedback and working with clients and directors, plus an extension podcast episode about dealing with client feedback. 

The Mise-en-Place Method for Editors

  • Set the Station

    Clarity
    Audit your skills, define transformation goals

  • Cook to Temperature

    Cadence
    Weekly calls + check-ins = visible progress

  • Taste & Adjust

    Craft
    Sharpen storytelling & creative decision-making

  • Plate & Serve

    Career
    Build your reel, pipeline, and client systems

“I just could not stop watching! I got some great tips that I still use to this day and continue to refer to. Even if you have been editing for 10 years like I had, there are still lots of things to learn.”

Assistant Editor, Los Angeles

Kyle Boberg

12 Weeks to Confidence

Module 1: Editing Productivity

● How to set up your editing bay to boost your productivity.

● Discovering distractions in your daily schedule, and how eliminating them allows your creativity & focus to flow.

● Why you SHOULD plan for boredom, breaks and mistakes and how to bounce back quickly on days your schedule runs over.

● Learn my five steps for a focused editing session.

● Understand the value of time-blocking to create traction and consistently achieve your editing goals.

● Good questions to ask before you begin any editing session, so you achieve razor-sharp focus.

● How to recognize creative blocks and clear them to enjoy more freedom and satisfaction when you edit.

● Why embracing constraints, establishing a quick result and feedback cycle, and avoiding “the curse of knowledge” means your positivity and creativity will remain high.

● Discover the Hemingway Rule. You will always come ready to start your next editing session like a rocket ready for takeoff.

Module 2: Editor's Mindset

● Cultivate a can-do attitude in just 3-steps.

● How to break free of creativity blocks and master powerful storytelling every day.

● Ideas for how to streamline your client feedback loop to eliminate unhelpful comments.

● Things you can do to experience less negative energy around the feedback process and glide through frustration.

● How to handle difficult notes and still come out smiling.

Module 3: Keeping Projects Organized

● Uncover "The Bus Factor" and discover why you need to harness it for your editing business today.

● Setting up searchable systems - so you can stop hunting cluelessly through files once and for all.

● Struggling with editing choices? How to use the power of hooks, stakes, and story to catapult you into your opening scenes.

● [NEW} Case Studies breaking down project organization for two real-life projects I worked on.

Module 4: Tech & Workflows

● Discover how to choose and maximize your tech for greater efficiency.

● Tips for handling your media cache and auto saves - so you never lose work again.

● How I edited 4k footage on a 7-year old machine just using proxies to speed my workflow. (And how you could too).

● Find and free up bottlenecks and save yourself hours.

● How to use presets to propel you from the middle to the end of your project.

● What presets are really necessary and tutorials on how to use them for motion enhancement, audio effects, titles & captions, and to automate exporting.

● A fast and frictionless approach to graphics for the story-driven editor.

● Shortcuts you can’t live without, plus my own custom shortcuts files for you to download.

● Learn smart rendering strategies for smoother playback and fast exports.

● Best practices for keeping timelines tidy, and one whole class dedicated to game-changing pancake timelines.

● How to use Excalibur (powerful plugin for Premiere Pro)

Module 5: Editing Quarks

● Short tutorials on universal editing techniques which can be applied to just about anything you edit.

● New Editing Quark added every other week.

● Often accompanied by exercise footage you can use for practice.

● Topics include using morph cuts in narrative editing, editing with eye-trace in mind, using masks to alter actors' performance, and many more!

Your Mentorship Toolkit

  • 12x private 1-on-1 calls

  • Access to all my video courses
    The Editing Chef, Editing Quarks, Storage for Editors, etc.

  • All of my presets & plugins

  • Limited-edition Editor’s Notebook
    Shipped to you within a week

  • Accountability chat
    (Telegram/WhatsApp)

  • Support between calls

  • Feedback on Your Edits
    Once you edit something in or outside the program curriculum, you can send it for feedback from me or other members of the community.

  • Small, trusted peer group

  • Lifetime access to materials

Real Results from Real Editors

“The biggest takeaway for me is thinking about the "what" and the "why" behind the scenes. Thinking with that kind of mindset instead of just trying to make a cool edit. How am I going to emotionally engage the audience? Honestly, the best value for money I've spent on a course.”

Freelance Editor, UK

Liam Ozdemir

“It pays for itself. Any job I work where I utilize any of the skills that I expanded my mind on is going to pay for itself. It made Editing Chef a no-brainer.”

Video Editor & Creative, USA

Ricardo Cozzolino

“I am at a crucial point in my career path and, as expected, Editing Chef is a great help to my journey. I find the global aspects the most interesting: Mindset, prep work, asking yourself why you are doing this. (If the answer is storytelling, you're in the right place).”

Video Creator, Assistant Director, USA

Arusha Baker

Who's Piotr

I love editing. I love films. And I love sharing what I know.

I’ve spent the last 7 years editing commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, and short films while running my YouTube channel, so I'm no stranger to the frustration and stress that comes with running an editing business.

I won’t lie. It hasn’t always been easy - and it still isn't some days. But over the years I've developed proven practices I use to get me into the creative zone fast, manage multiple tasks, and make enough money to support my family AND still spend quality time with them.

When I heard many editors had the same struggles I had, I wanted to share what helped me breakthrough.

I created Editing Chef to give you no-stress strategies you can use to easily manage - and love - your editing business.

I can’t wait to cheer you on in Editing Chef.

See you inside!

Piotr Toczyński
Freelance Film and Video Editor
Creator of Cut to the Point

[email protected]

Piotr Toczyński

Freelance Film and Video Editor

Enrollment & Investment

This mentorship is limited to 3 editors at a time.

Email me to ask about the payment plans.

  • $2,400.00

    Access to everything
    including new content,
    downloadable short film footage,
    and community events.

    Get the Mentorship

Ready to Edit with Confidence?


 If you’re serious about building a career that feels calm, confident, 
and well-paid, apply today.


Max 3 editors at a time • 7-day guarantee

Your clients will thank you for this.
But don't just take my word for it.

“Piotr has figured out the essence of what it takes to be a better, faster editor, and has distilled it into an efficient, teachable format. The class had left me reinvigorated to use my editing machine again!”

Youtube Content Creator, USA

Andrew Reuter

“Piotr is one of the good guys. He's very professional. Very kind. It feels like he's around for the long term. The ongoing group catchups are gold dust.”

Photographer, London

Jack Eames

You have questions? Well, let's get them answered!

  • I would love to do this, but I already struggle with my schedule.
    How much time will it take?

    I hear you. There's a lot of self-guided stuff in The Editing Chef. Each class is compact and should take no longer than 15 minutes to view.

    Most students get done in 60 days (and return again and again). You can watch at your own pace and join live sessions and other special events when it suits you.

    Trying the ideas and making them a smooth part of your workflow takes practice, but when you go that extra step you’ll see your efficiency as an editor soar. You’ll finally break free of the stress and overwhelm that holds so many editors back.

  • How is The Editing Chef different from what I watch on Youtube?

    It’s great you’ve been watching and learning new things.

    But let me ask you.

    Did you feel better about your own editing work after watching?

    Did you improve your output?

    My guess is no.

    The Editing Chef is one of the only programs that shows you how to get into the mindset to dive into a project, alongside the processes to avoid distractions. If you are serious about getting faster - and also want to love editing long-term without getting burned out - you’ll get the steps you need to make it happen in The Editing Chef.

  • I don’t use Premiere Pro. Will what you teach still work?

    Yes. Only a few lessons in the video library have Premiere-specific references.

    We have satisfied students who use Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid.

  • I don’t have budget for new tech. Can I still take this course?

    Definitely. In fact, I don’t insist you need any new tech to take this class.

    Why?

    Most editors think they’ll be more efficient if they have a faster computer, more RAM or even a whole bunch of presets. I don’t agree. Keeping your tech updated enough to handle your projects is fine - anything extra can actually add distractions.

    Here’s the thing. Tech is not actually the root cause of the problem. If you are slow now, you’ll also be slow on a brand new mac, because you won’t have solved the real problem. That’s why we go beyond tech specs and dive into areas of mindset and productivity. (Hint - these are actually the root cause!).

  • Time management stresses me out.
    Are you sure I can learn this?

    Yes. These ideas are proven and learnable - just ask my past students!

    Here's the thing. As editors, we’re all just somehow meant to know how to manage projects, manage clients, and manage a business. No-one teaches that. So, don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t got those strategies in place yet.

    It's why I made the course compact and accessible and extremely focused on the struggles editors face getting organized and delivering on deadline.

    And think about it. There was a time when you had no clue what a frame rate or a graphic match was. But you learned. I have 100% faith in the fact that you can learn - and adopt - the strategies in The Editing Chef too, with no extra stress. After all, if I can do it, then you can too!