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Do It in Post is a 2011 independent comedy film directed by indie filmmaker Ted Sikora. The movie stars Melvin Lima, Harrison Myles, and Chris Greene, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sikora. The film's premise revolves around three friends in the film industry who are struggling to produce a low-budget independent movie. The trio soon discovers that the post-production process is where the real magic happens and where they have the power to make their mediocre film into a blockbuster.

The film's opening scene introduces us to the three main characters. Mike (Melvin Lima) is a young aspiring filmmaker whose dream is to create the next big Hollywood blockbuster. Mark (Harrison Myles) is a struggling actor who hasn't had a decent role in years, while Brian (Chris Greene) is an editor who has been trying to produce a decent film with his friends for years. Together, they decide to collaborate and make a movie.

The film then jumps ahead to the beginning of the filming process. We see the three friends struggle with various issues, including funding, production setbacks, uncooperative actors, and a lack of direction. However, they soon realize that their initial vision for the movie will not come to fruition. The final product is lackluster, boring, and needs major re-editing.

The movie then takes a turn as we see the editing process begin. The trio soon discovers that by using advanced post-production techniques, they could transform their bland movie into an Academy Award-winning film. Brian, the editor, takes on the challenge of re-editing the entire movie using a high-tech editing software program. He spends hours in the editing room making radical changes to every shot, color grading scenes, and adjusting sound effects.

The film shows us the painstaking process of editing and the incredible changes that can be made during post-production. Although not always a fun process, the viewer can easily see the magic that happens in the editing room. All of a sudden, the movie transitions from a dull, uneventful film to a visually stunning, edge-of-your-seat masterpiece.

Throughout the movie, we see the characters' personal and professional struggles. Mike must navigate a difficult romantic relationship with his girlfriend while trying to keep the film production moving forward. Mark, a struggling actor, faces regular rejections and must accept roles he is not passionate about. Brian works endlessly to improve his editing skills and needs to be reminded that there is more to life than just working on this film.

In the end, the film's triumph happens when the three finally get an opportunity to show their final product to an influential movie studio executive. The executive initially dismisses the film, but as he sees the transformative and incredible power of post-production, he becomes enamored and offers the trio a contract.

Do It in Post is one of the funniest and most poignant independent comedies in recent years. The movie does an excellent job of showing the viewer the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication that goes into producing a film. It also teaches viewers the importance of post-production, a process that is often overlooked but plays a crucial role in the film's final product. Fans of independent filmmaking, comedy, and post-production will enjoy this movie immensely.

Do It in Post is a 2015 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.9.