Hi, I’m Brad Hurt, a Sydney-based ASE-accredited film and commercial editor with 15+ years of experience across feature films, TV commercials, music videos, and branded content. In 2024 I earned Accreditation from the Australian Screen Editors Guild, recognizing my dedication to craft and contributions to the industry. My work in music videos has connected with over 125 million YouTube streams and multiple ARIA wins; directors praise my precise, rhythm-aware editing that respects the music and elevates storytelling. I also edit award-winning campaigns for major brands and bring a cinematic sensibility to feature films like Wyrmwood: Apocalypse and Tennessine. I’m always seeking fresh perspectives that deepen emotion and resonance in every cut.

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Hi, I’m Brad Hurt, a Sydney-based ASE-accredited film and commercial editor with 15+ years of experience across feature films, TV commercials, music videos, and branded content. In 2024 I earned Accreditation from the Australian Screen Editors Guild, recognizing my dedication to craft and contributions to the industry. My work in music videos has connected with over 125 million YouTube streams and multiple ARIA wins; directors praise my precise, rhythm-aware editing that respects the music and elevates storytelling. I also edit award-winning campaigns for major brands and bring a cinematic sensibility to feature films like Wyrmwood: Apocalypse and Tennessine. I’m always seeking fresh perspectives that deepen emotion and resonance in every cut.

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Hi, I’m Brad Hurt, a Sydney-based ASE-accredited film and commercial editor with 15+ years of experience across feature films, TV commercials, music videos, and branded content. In 2024 I earned Accreditation from the Australian Screen Editors Guild, recognizing my dedication to craft and contributions to the industry.

My work in music videos has connected with over 125 million YouTube streams and multiple ARIA wins; directors praise my precise, rhythm-aware editing that respects the music and elevates storytelling. I also edit award-winning campaigns for major brands and bring a cinematic sensibility to feature films like Wyrmwood: Apocalypse and Tennessine. I’m always seeking fresh perspectives that deepen emotion and resonance in every cut.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Film Editor at Music Videos (Various Artists)
January 1, 2008 - Present
Edited over 100 music videos for iconic artists, shaping cutting rhythm to musicality and storytelling; contributed to international acclaim and ARIA-level recognition.
Editor - Commercial Campaigns at Various Brands (Award-winning Campaigns)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Edited campaigns for major brands, elevating projects with fresh editorial perspective and emotional depth.
Film Editor at Wyrmwood: Apocalypse – Director Kiah Roache-Turner
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited action-forward and emotionally resonant sequences for the feature film, contributing to a versatile cinematic storytelling approach.
Editor - Tennessine at Director Amin Palangi
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited significant sequences for a foreign-language feature, driving narrative momentum and emotional clarity.
Editor - On Halloween at Director Timothy Boyle
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited a genre project with pacing and tension to amplify suspense and storytelling impact.
Music Video Editor at Various (Director James Chappell collaborations and others)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led editorial for contemporary music videos, including projects with May-A, Zak Abel, Stephen Sanchez, Ricki Lee, and others; contributed to multi-artist campaigns and ARIA/industry recognition.

Education

Masters of Film Editing at AFTRS
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Master's in Screen Editing at AFTRS (Australian Film, Television and Radio School)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Honours in Bachelor of Creative Arts in Screen at Flinders University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

ASE Accreditation
January 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026
Australian Screen Editors Ellie Awards – Nomination/Winner recognition
January 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment