I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience specializing in documentary, commercial, political, branded content, and independent film. I excel in editing, motion graphics, 3D animation, and cinematography, blending technical expertise with creative storytelling to deliver polished and compelling work. My projects have aired on major networks including HBO, National Geographic, Discovery, A&E, VH1, and the History Channel, and have been screened at prestigious international festivals such as Sundance. I thrive on structuring complex narratives and designing cinematic visuals and animated sequences under tight deadlines.…

David Kratz

I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience specializing in documentary, commercial, political, branded content, and independent film. I excel in editing, motion graphics, 3D animation, and cinematography, blending technical expertise with creative storytelling to deliver polished and compelling work. My projects have aired on major networks including HBO, National Geographic, Discovery, A&E, VH1, and the History Channel, and have been screened at prestigious international festivals such as Sundance. I thrive on structuring complex narratives and designing cinematic visuals and animated sequences under tight deadlines.…

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I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience specializing in documentary, commercial, political, branded content, and independent film. I excel in editing, motion graphics, 3D animation, and cinematography, blending technical expertise with creative storytelling to deliver polished and compelling work.

My projects have aired on major networks including HBO, National Geographic, Discovery, A&E, VH1, and the History Channel, and have been screened at prestigious international festivals such as Sundance. I thrive on structuring complex narratives and designing cinematic visuals and animated sequences under tight deadlines.

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Work Experience

Freelance Film Editor | Director of Photography | Motion Graphics Designer | 3D Animator
February 1, 2001 - Present
Edited films, series, commercials, branded content, and political campaigns. Directed photography on multi-camera shoots, managing lighting, camera, and crew. Designed motion graphics and title sequences for television, digital, and corporate clients. Created 3D animations and visual assets using Blender and After Effects. Managed full post-production pipelines including offline/online edit, color grading, and finishing. Delivered content for major networks including HBO, National Geographic, Discovery, A&E, VH1, and History Channel.
Series Editor | Additional Writer | Production Adviser at Radley Studios
August 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Edited longform documentary series for broadcast and streaming platforms. Shaped narrative arcs and collaborated with producers on style and pacing.
Series & Commercial Editor at Alkemy-X Productions
November 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Edited docu-reality programming for Food Network. Edited national political advertising spots for the 2022 and 2024 cycles.
Series Editor | Writer | Production Adviser at Category 6 Media
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Edited A&E docu-series episodes, enhancing story clarity and pacing. Worked with producers and executives on structure and creative direction.
Documentary Editor | Animator at Haymaker East Content
July 1, 2022 - August 22, 2025
Edited documentary series for HBO Max, shaping multi-episode arcs. Designed and animated series title packages and graphics.
Series Editor | Motion Graphics Artist | Sound Designer at Hot Snakes Media
July 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025
Edited VH1 documentary and reality content. Designed animated titles, graphics, and built layered sound design.
Series Editor | Story & Sound Designer at Glass Entertainment Group
January 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025
Edited multiple series for National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Contributed story development and sound design for episodic content.
Editor | Animator | Colorist at Jamestown Associates
November 1, 2020 - August 22, 2025
Edited commercial and political campaigns for national broadcast. Edited advertising for the 2020 Presidential Campaign, including work for Congressional races and SuperPACs.
Lead Editor | Director of Photography | Technical Adviser at Sirens Media
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
Lead editor across numerous long-running documentary and true-crime series. Influenced the editorial style that became a hallmark of the company’s programming. Directed photography on multiple productions, shaping the visual look of flagship shows. Designed motion graphics, animated titles, and brand packages integrated into series. Prepped and conformed final broadcast masters for national networks. Delivered polished episodes for international distribution and sales.

Education

B.S. at Towson University
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet
    paper Believer — Feature Documentary, HBO Max | Sundance 2018

    I helped develop the story and edited with the post team on the feature documentary Believer, blending performance, interviews, and vérité storytelling. The film premiered at Sundance 2018 before its global release on HBO Max.

    paper House of Horrors — Documentary Series, Investigation Discovery

    For House of Horrors, I was lead editor across multiple seasons, defining the show’s tone, structure, and pacing. I delivered network-ready episodes prepared for both U.S. and international audiences.

    paper Return to Roanoke: Search for the Seven — History Channel Special

    I served as lead editor on Return to Roanoke: Search for the Seven, combining expert interviews, recreations, and archival material. I finalized masters for both U.S. broadcast and international distribution.

    paper Heartland Docs — Documentary Series, Nat Geo Wild

    As series editor on Heartland Docs, I shaped story arcs and pacing across multiple episodes, ensuring a polished narrative that reflected National Geographic’s signature documentary style.

    paper National Political Campaigns — 2020, 2022, 2024 Cycles

    I edited national advertising campaigns across the 2020, 2022, and 2024 election cycles. This included spots for Presidential campaigns, Congressional races, and SuperPACs, often produced under rapid-turnaround conditions for broadcast and digital distribution.