I'm Kaitlyn Plum, a New York-based editor who loves shaping stories in feature films, documentaries, and shorts. I collaborate with directors to craft pacing, emotional arc, and a coherent post-production flow from rough cut to final delivery. My background in filmmaking guides my collaborative approach and attention to detail. My credits span Thrillers, Comedies, and Documentaries, with festival recognition and US competition selections, including projects that premiered at Tribeca, DOC NYC, and Palm Springs. I’m passionate about telling human-centered stories and making complex topics accessible through thoughtful editing.…

Kait Plum

I'm Kaitlyn Plum, a New York-based editor who loves shaping stories in feature films, documentaries, and shorts. I collaborate with directors to craft pacing, emotional arc, and a coherent post-production flow from rough cut to final delivery. My background in filmmaking guides my collaborative approach and attention to detail. My credits span Thrillers, Comedies, and Documentaries, with festival recognition and US competition selections, including projects that premiered at Tribeca, DOC NYC, and Palm Springs. I’m passionate about telling human-centered stories and making complex topics accessible through thoughtful editing.…

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I’m Kaitlyn Plum, a New York-based editor who loves shaping stories in feature films, documentaries, and shorts. I collaborate with directors to craft pacing, emotional arc, and a coherent post-production flow from rough cut to final delivery.

My background in filmmaking guides my collaborative approach and attention to detail. My credits span Thrillers, Comedies, and Documentaries, with festival recognition and US competition selections, including projects that premiered at Tribeca, DOC NYC, and Palm Springs. I’m passionate about telling human-centered stories and making complex topics accessible through thoughtful editing.

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Video Editor at TOX (Film Project)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Editor for multiple feature and short projects including TOX (thriller, 2025) directed by Kerri Lynn Miller; responsible for cutting, pacing, and post-production coordination across the project slate.
Video Editor at NEAR DEATH (Film Project)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Editor for the feature thriller NEAR DEATH (2025, WIP); focused on narrative flow, tension build, and collaboration with the director on the cut.
Video Editor at BOOTIE’S (Short Film)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Editor for the short comedy BOOTIE’S (2025); shaping comedic timing and rhythm in the edit.
Video Editor at BAD SHABBOS (Feature Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Editor for the feature comedy BAD SHABBOS (2024); contributed to narrative pacing and festival-ready assembly.
Video Editor at MEDIHA (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Editor for MEDIHA (2023); documentary project following a family’s journey in Northern Iraq; US Competition Grand Jury Winner at DOC NYC 2023.
Video Editor at MIXTAPE (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Editor for MIXTAPE (2022); history of the mixtape and hip hop culture; editorial work coordinating interviews and archival material.
Video Editor at YULISA (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Editor for YULISA (2021); documentary about safety and resilience in a border town.
Video Editor at HIGHER LOVE (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Editor for HIGHER LOVE (2020); profile of a blue-collar father navigating personal crisis; festival recognition noted.
Editor at GOLDCREST FILMS
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Editor for Pitch Editing, Feature Documentary; April 2015 – December 2022; long-term collaboration on documentary filmmaking and post-production.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking at Montclair State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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