1. A computer-implemented method for collaborative media editing, the method comprising: presenting, to an originator, an originator interface including multiple media panes; presenting a first item of media content associated with a media project in a first media bane of the multiple media panes; presenting a second, different item of media content associated with the media project in a second media pane of the multiple media panes; establishing a connection with a collaborator; receiving from the originator a selection indicating an item of media content selected from the first item of media content associated with the first media pane or the second item of media content associated with the second media pane; transmitting to the collaborator the selected item of media content; and enabling inter-user communication with the collaborator relating to the selected item of media content in a third media pane of the multiple media panes of the originator interface.