Picture Editor | IATSE Local 700

Burbank, CA | 818.319.1096 | andyedits@icloud.com

Narrative-focused editor with over 20 years of experience specializing in high-tension storytelling and grounded, performance-driven drama. Expert at sculpting character arcs and refining dialogue-driven scenes, with a background rooted in both auteur-driven scripted features and rugged, man-versus-nature documentary series. Proven ability to maintain narrative momentum and cinematic scale for networks including FX, Disney+, and National Geographic.

SCRIPTED & NARRATIVE CREDITS:

The Trainer (Feature Film) | Dark Comedy/Drama | Dir: Tony Kaye | Artofficial

Level Up (Series) | Scripted Action-Comedy | Cartoon Network

The Beauty: The Making Of | Cinematic Documentary | FX Networks

Zootopia: The Making Of | Behind-the-Scenes Narrative) | Walt Disney Company

PREMIUM DOCUMENTARY & SERIES CREDITS:

James Cameron’s OceanXplorers | Premium Docu-series | Disney+ / Nat Geo  

Ultimate Survival Alaska | Cinematic Docu-series | National Geographic

Deadliest Catch | Discovery Channel

Ax Men | History Channel

Swamp People | History Channel 

Wicked Tuna | National Geographic

SELECTED TELEVISION EXPERIENCE CREDITS:

The UnXplained with William Shatner | History

Dirty Jobs | Discovery Channel

RuPaul’s Drag Race | VH1

The Curse of Oak Island | History  

True Life Crime | MTV

Storage Wars | A&E 

In Search of Monsters | History 

Lost Gold of the Aztecs | History 

Paranormal Declassified | Travel Channel 

Kitchen Commando | Tubi Originals / Studio Ramsay Global

CORE EXPERTISE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Narrative Strategy: Expert at shaping character arcs, refining dialogue-driven scenes, and maintaining narrative continuity across episodic arcs.

Performance Editorial: Highly skilled at "sculpting" performances in the edit—selecting the best takes to enhance emotional resonance and character subtext.

Pacing & Tension: Mastery of dramatic timing, suspense building, and the rhythmic interplay between sound, music, and picture.

Technical Workflow: Advanced proficiency in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro. Experienced in UHD/HDR workflows, VFX temping, and finishing for network delivery.

Collaborative Process: Adept at translating directorial vision into a polished cut and navigating high-pressure creative sessions with Showrunners and Executive Producers

REFERENCES & ADDITIONAL CREDITS

Available upon request