Nathan Schauf
| Nathan Schauf | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | c. 2006–present |
| Known for | Minions: The Rise of Gru, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, KPop Demon Hunters |
Nathan Schauf is an American film editor specializing in feature animation. He is a lead editor at Sony Pictures Animation, best known for his work on animated films such as Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022), KPop Demon Hunters (2025), and Fixed (2025). His career spans over 25 years in the entertainment industry, including roles in animation, gaming, and virtual reality.
Career
Schauf began his career in the early 2000s, contributing to various animated projects. Early in his career, he worked in the editorial departments for films such as The Ant Bully (2006), A Christmas Carol (2009), and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012). He became a prominent editor at Sony Pictures Animation, serving as an additional editor on Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022). He then took on the editor role for Fixed, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. Critics noted the film's frenetic pacing and dark humor, attributing the seamlessness of the rapid-fire action sequences to the film’s sharp post-production work.[1] His subsequent work as editor on KPop Demon Hunters (2025) presented unique challenges, requiring the editorial team to sync complex music and dance choreography with animation that was still being developed. The directors praised Schauf in an interview for his technical ability to "solve complex scene synchronization problems" during the post-production process.[2] His specialized work in animation post-production has been the subject of discussion in industry trade publications.[3] Schauf also participated as a speaker at the industry event EditFest 2025, discussing his role on the film KPop Demon Hunters.[4]
Filmography (partial)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Assistant Editor | |
| 2008 | Space Chimps | First Assistant Editor | |
| 2009 | A Christmas Carol | Assistant Editor | |
| 2011 | Mars Needs Moms | Digital Preparation | |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | First Assistant Editor | |
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | First Assistant Editor | |
| 2014 | Penguins of Madagascar | Additional Editor | |
| 2022 | Hotel Transylvania: Transformania | Additional Editor | |
| 2025 | KPop Demon Hunters | Editor | |
| 2025 | Fixed | Associate Editor |
References
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (June 14, 2025). "Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Fixed' Review: A Triumph of Editing and Dark Comedy Pacing". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ O'Malley, Sean (June 21, 2025). "Syncing Up Music And Choreography In An Animated Movie Is Apparently 'Torturous,' And The KPop Demon Hunters Directors Told Me Why". CinemaBlend. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Sofia (November 2024). "The Secret Language of the Animatic: How Editors Like Schauf Define the Pace of Modern Animation". CineMontage. 33 (4): 12–16.
|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ EditFest 2025 (Breakout Room). American Cinema Editors. October 11, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025. Text " K-Pop Demon Hunters: Behind the Edit " ignored (help)
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