final cut

I had final cut, and he had “meaningful consultation,” which is commonplace in documentaries these days, and it is an amorphous concept that he struggled to wrap his head around.

Cregger’s spec script prompted an intense bidding war two years ago, with Cregger winning a hefty payday and final cut, provided the test screenings weren’t a disaster.

However, Politkovskaya's sister notes that the filmmakers did take the family's feedback into account, and certain scenes that raised the most questions were removed from the final cut.

This last take, where he sought additional support from Tremblay, was the one used for the final cut of the episode.

So, he revels when they unfold organically, even if he isn’t quite sure if this zinger will make the final cut.