Op-Eds
November 2025 | Op-Ed
In this op-ed, Esther explores her editorial approach to shaping the tone of IT: Welcome to Derry, focusing on empathy, collaboration, and the craft behind building fear.
Interviews
November 2025 | Written Interview
Andy Muschietti and Esther discuss their editorial collaboration on IT: Welcome to Derry and the creative choices behind the show’s pacing and tension.
November 2025 | Video Interview
Esther Sokolow, editor of IT: Welcome To Derry, chats with Edit Girls about the incredible journey that is working with director Andy Muschietti on the latest installment in the Stephen King classic tale. We deep dive into scenes from the first two episodes of the HBO series, we talk about her journey to the editing chair and Esther shares valuable insight into her process.
November 2025 | Video Interview
Esther talks about her work on IT Chapter Two and IT: Welcome to Derry, focusing on editing for connection, suspense, pacing, and sound.
October 2025 | Written Interview
Esther reflects on shaping the tone and rhythm of IT: Welcome to Derry and returning to the world of IT as one of the show’s editors
November 2025 | Video Interview
Esther discusses editing the first two episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry, returning to the IT universe, and shaping scares through timing and performance.
November 2025 | Video Interview
Esther joins Big Vic to discuss her editorial work on IT: Welcome to Derry and the decisions that shaped the show’s tension and emotional impact.
November 2024 | Podcast
Esther shares her path into the film industry and her approach to leadership, collaboration, and compassion as a 1st Assistant Editor.
Industry & Community
March 2023 | Guild Panel Feature
Esther moderated a Guild panel exploring the revitalized Apprentice Editor Program and the importance of mentorship in post-production.
Reviews & Press Mentions
October 2025 | Review
“Welcome to Derry features cinematography by Daniel Vilar and editing by Esther Sokolow. This team and the rest of the crew and excellent ensemble cast deserve much credit for their ambition in daring to create a prequel to King’s beloved work, and even more credit for their success…
Muschietti and the writers, editors, and cinematographers all seem to have ingested King’s novel and strived to understand fully what he was conveying not merely in story and themes and character, but in environment and aesthetics and pacing.”
— Forbes, Mark Hughes
Documentaries
July 2019 | Documentary Feature
Esther and the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot editorial team discuss their workflow cutting one of the few studio films edited in Final Cut Pro X.