Editors often can make or break a project. Do you know what it takes to cut a film? How do you get into post- production?

Mike Hofacre is an Omaha native who has worked steadily in post-production in Hollywood for almost 20 years. He'll tell you about his recent projects, including: THE FORTY YEAR OLD VIRGIN, TALLADEGA NIGHTS, STEP BROTHERS, and THE BEAVER (the new film directed by Jodie Foster, starring Mel Gibson).

As Editor and Assistant Editor, Mike has worked on films with such directors as Milos Forman, Michael Mann, Danny DeVito, Jodie Foster and many more. He also edited and co- produced the documentary SURVIVING FRIENDLY FIRE with Director Todd Nelson.

Don't miss the chance to hear the behind-the-scenes dramas and important decisions that happen in the cutting room...from a Hollywood professional who's been there.

The Hollywood Salon is always held on the SECOND MONDAY of each month at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. culverhotel.com

The Salon gets underway at 7:30pm with cocktails at the Culver. Everyone should check in upstairs in the Harry Culver Room on the second floor (go up the big staircase behind the bar). At 8, we'll have our "Show-and-Tell" where you get to share who you are and what you might need or have to offer. Our special guest gets underway at 8:30. About 10pm, we have our raffle and end the evening with more socializing in the lobby bar.

Your donation of $10 covers our meeting space and gets you a drink ticket, plus a raffle ticket for really cool Nebraska prizes. The hotel has a great menu of appetizers or a full meal.

THE CULVER HOTEL is in the center of downtown Culver City, right where Washington crosses Culver, at 9400 Culver Blvd. Free parking on the street or free 2-hours in city structures nearby.