Hi, I’m Lauren Aptekar, a film and television editor who thrives on shaping rhythm, pacing, and emotion in every cut. I’ve led editorial teams and collaborated closely with directors to guide projects from early assembly through final delivery, across animation and live-action formats. From Netflix to the Jim Henson Company and beyond, I’ve honed a collaborative, detail-oriented approach that keeps productions moving smoothly under tight deadlines while maintaining a clear storytelling vision. I’m passionate about mentoring junior editors, streamlining workflows, and delivering polished cuts that resonate with audiences.…

Lauren Aptekar

Hi, I’m Lauren Aptekar, a film and television editor who thrives on shaping rhythm, pacing, and emotion in every cut. I’ve led editorial teams and collaborated closely with directors to guide projects from early assembly through final delivery, across animation and live-action formats. From Netflix to the Jim Henson Company and beyond, I’ve honed a collaborative, detail-oriented approach that keeps productions moving smoothly under tight deadlines while maintaining a clear storytelling vision. I’m passionate about mentoring junior editors, streamlining workflows, and delivering polished cuts that resonate with audiences.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Lauren Aptekar, a film and television editor who thrives on shaping rhythm, pacing, and emotion in every cut. I’ve led editorial teams and collaborated closely with directors to guide projects from early assembly through final delivery, across animation and live-action formats.

From Netflix to the Jim Henson Company and beyond, I’ve honed a collaborative, detail-oriented approach that keeps productions moving smoothly under tight deadlines while maintaining a clear storytelling vision. I’m passionate about mentoring junior editors, streamlining workflows, and delivering polished cuts that resonate with audiences.

See more

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Lead / Animatic Editor at Rooster Teeth
December 1, 2019 - October 19, 2025
Sat with directors and oversaw episodes through all animation stages to delivery; led a team of 4 editors.
Editor at Jim Henson Company
May 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Responsible for laying in HD color shots from animation studio and outputting all materials for vendors.
Animatic Editor at Rough Draft Studios
April 1, 2018 - October 19, 2025
Sole animatic editor for Disenchantment S1 & S2; sat in review with all directors; AVID used.
Assistant Editor at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
November 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Worked within FCP 7 making rough cuts of radio plays to hand off to the animatic editor.
Assistant Editor at Pie Town Productions
September 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Worked within AVID Media Composer (both tape and tapeless) to assist on all shows.
Assistant Editor at Karga Seven Pictures
June 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Responsible for grouping, syncing, outputting, and assembling stringouts within AVID.
Junior Editor at Cry Havoc Productions
February 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Assembled rough cuts within AVID to deliver to the editor to polish. Upon picture lock, completed the onlining process and ensured correct delivery specs.
Animatic Editor at Firewalk Studios
May 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Worked with director to edit cut scenes, record temp dialog, and bring energy to a new video game.
Animatic Editor at Powerhouse Studios
May 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Creating animatic episodes for Kevin Smith’s Masters of the Universe S1; Netflix, Premiere.
Animation Editor at Pure Imagination Studios
May 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025
Sole editor for studio’s various animation projects, ranging from feature films, to TV shows, to interactive amusement park rides.
Animatic Editor at Reel FX
January 1, 2021 - October 19, 2025
Cut the animatic for a new pilot on a mixed 2D/3D show.
Animatic Editor at Bento Box Entertainment
May 1, 2022 - Present
Receive the first round of boards from artists, then assemble episodes to review with directors.
Animation Lead Animatic Editor at Rooster Teeth
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Led a team of 4 editors and collaborated with directors to guide episodes from storyboard through animation to delivery for gen:LOCK S1, Adult Swim, Premiere/RWBY S6 & 7, HBOMax.
Editor at Jim Henson Company
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Layed in HD color shots from animation studio and outputted all materials for vendors (Dinosaur Train S4, PBS, FCP7).
Animatic Editor at Rough Draft Studios
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Sole animatic editor for Disenchantment S1 & 2 (Netflix) and Tarantula S1 (TBS); sat in review with all directors; used AVID for both shows.
Assistant Editor at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Worked within FCP 7 making rough cuts of radio plays to hand off to the animatic editor (Camp WWE, WWE Network).
Assistant Editor at Pie Town Productions
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Worked within AVID Media Composer on House Hunters / Flip or Flop (HGTV); assisted on all shows (tape and tapeless).
Assistant Editor at Karga Seven Pictures
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Responsible for grouping, syncing, outputting, and assembling stringouts within AVID (Booze Traveler S2, Travel Channel).
Junior Editor at Cry Havoc Productions
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Assembled rough cuts within AVID to deliver to the editor; onlining and ensuring delivery specs upon picture lock.
Animatic Editor at Firewalk Studios
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Worked with director to edit cut scenes, record temp dialog, and bring energy to a new video game (Untitled) using Premiere.
Assistant Editor at Rick and Morty LLC
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Created character-specific stringouts for editor after each record (Rick and Morty S2-5).
Animatic Editor at Powerhouse Studios
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Responsible for creating animatic episodes for Masters of the Universe S1; Netflix; Premiere.
Animation Editor at Pure Imagination Studios
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Sole editor for studio’s various animation projects, ranging from feature films, TV shows, to interactive amusement park rides.
Animatic Editor at Reel FX
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Cut the animatic for a new pilot on a mixed 2D/3D show.
Animatic Editor at Bento Box Entertainment
May 1, 2022 - November 8, 2025
Receive the first round of boards from artists, then assemble episodes to review with directors (Krapopolis S1, S2, & S3).
Lead Editor at Rooster Teeth
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Spearheaded editorial process for Gen:LOCK S1 and RWBY S6 & S7; sat with directors through all production stages to delivery; oversaw a team of 4 editors.
Editor at Jim Henson Company
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Dinosaur Train S4; laid in HD color shots and outputting all materials for vendors.
Editor at Rough Draft Studios
October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Disenchantment S1 & 2; sole editor for all shows in the studio; collaborated with show runner to perfect each cut.
Junior Editor at Cry Havoc Productions
April 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
How We Got Here S1; assembled rough cuts and completed the onlining process.
Editor at Firewalk Studios
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Concord; edited cut scenes, recorded temp dialog, and contributed to energy of video game footage.
Editor at Powerhouse Studios
March 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Masters of the Universe S1; edited episodes with director for Kevin Smith’s series.
Editor at Pure Imagination Studios
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
LEGO DreamZzz S1 - 2; sole editor for two seasons, carried each episode through picture lock.
Editor at Reel FX
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Untitled Pilot; cut the pilot and collaborated with director/creator to shape the final cut.
Editor at Bento Box Entertainment
May 1, 2022 - Present
Krapopolis S1 - 5; edited each episode with show runner through all production phases.
Instructor at Explo at Wellesley
February 13, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Responsible for writing the lesson plans and teaching the following courses: Video Production, Music Video Production, Video Editing

Education

Associate of Arts, Communications at Daytona State College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Associate of Arts at Daytona State College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025
Associate of Arts at Daytona State College
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level