The Industry Has Changed… But You Still Have Control
The HEM Playbook is a simple system to help you stop guessing, gain clarity, and move forward when things feel slow and uncertain.
In this 2-hour live workshop, you'll learn how to:
• Get clear on what matters most when work feels slow
• Stop spinning in uncertainty and replace it with a proven roadmap
• Identify the actions that actually move your career forward
• Stay consistent without burning out or second-guessing yourself
• Build a 30-day action plan you can start immediately
Maybe you’re not working right now. Or you are working, but you’re not sure what comes next.
You’re sending emails that go unanswered.
You’re watching others move forward and wondering what you’re missing.
You’re showing up every day, but the uncertainty is loud and it’s exhausting.
You don’t need another pep talk. You need a plan.
Motivation comes and goes, especially when things feel uncertain.
What actually makes the difference is having something clear to follow…
A structured system you can rely on.
Without structure, everything turns into guessing. And that’s where momentum stalls.
The HEM Playbook gives you a simple system so you know exactly what to focus on and can keep moving forward.
It’s the same approach I’ve used to build a sustainable career working on high-level projects and to stay consistent, keep momentum, and navigate the ups and downs of this industry.
The HEM Playbook
This workshop is for editors, assistant editors, students, and aspiring post professionals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to focus on next and want a clearer way forward.
What You'll Walk Away With
- A simple framework to help you stop guessing and focus on what matters most
- More clarity on your next steps in a slow and uncertain market
- A practical way to stay consistent when motivation is low
- Practical ways to stay visible and top of mind without feeling like you have to be everywhere
- Direct answers to your questions during the live Q&A
- 90-day replay access so you can revisit the workshop and apply it at your own pace
Join The HEM Playbook Today
Stop guessing, gain clarity, and move forward when things feel slow and uncertain.
Live Workshop + Q&A + 90-Day Replay Access
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10am – 12pm Pacific
Live on Zoom
Due to the digital nature of this live workshop and the included replay access, all sales are final and non-refundable.
If you’re unable to attend the live session, you will still receive access to the workshop replay for the access period selected at checkout.
$97
Live Workshop + 90-Day Replay Access
Limited spots available
Registration closes on Friday, April 24 at 11:59pm Pacific
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“Joaquin gave me the tools, clarity, and guidance I needed to better understand my career path and build stronger relationships in post-production.”
Chris Coby, Post-Production Assistant
“I worked with Joaquin and made progress within a month. I learned the best way to network and promote myself, and I got resources that I wouldn’t have found without his help.”
Haylie Bantle, Assistant Editor
“Thanks to Joaquin and the Hollywood Editing Mentor program, I was able to shatter the barriers that were preventing me from getting a job in the industry.”
Eric Francis Harnden, Assistant Editor
“Joaquin’s mentorship has been an essential part of my growth as an assistant editor. His advice and insights helped clear away the fear and uncertainty I was feeling and I now feel ready to take the next crucial steps in my career.”
Kat Kerr, Assistant Editor
Hi, I'm Joaquin!
I’m a film & television editor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My credits include The Abandons, Narcos: Mexico, Dark Winds, Griselda, and The Hot Zone: Anthrax, and I’m a member of American Cinema Editors (ACE).
I started in local news and worked my way into film and scripted television, going from assistant editor to editor on major productions.
The HEM Playbook comes directly from that experience: what it actually takes to stay consistent, keep moving forward, and build a sustainable career in an industry that’s always changing.
I’m also the founder of Hollywood Editing Mentor, where I help editors navigate the realities of this business, build meaningful careers, and focus on the skills and actions that actually lead to long-term success.
Everything I share is based on real-world experience, the kind of insight most editors only gain after years of being in the room.