James Witker

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I’m an experienced documentary film and TV editor specializing in crafting meaningful human stories that move people.

About

I’m an experienced documentary film and TV editor specializing in crafting meaningful human stories that move people. I edited and co-produced the acclaimed “Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon” (available on Amazon, Apple TV and other platforms) about the family journey of Chris Murray, an artist with autism growing up at a time when autism was little-understood. Other work includes “Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” films for the National MPS Society that helped bring a rare disease to light, and numerous short-form projects including trailers and promos.

As an editor, I’m a hard worker who is dedicated to my craft and a self-starter who can work from a large volume of material to find the essential narrative. I’m also an enthusiastic collaborator, open-minded, and flexible about working relationships. I excel at music selection/editing as well as sound design and final color.

See my work at witkercuts.com

Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon: Trailer - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

The Journey of Hope (National MPS Society) - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Inspiring Children Foundation - Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 19

Clip from romantic comedy “How to Lose Your Lover” (New Line Cinema) starring Paul Schneider, Jennifer Westveldt, Poppy Montgomery, and Tori Spelling.

Work experience· 49 roles

Editor (Television) · Tennis ChannelJan 2017 – Jan 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Ongoing variety of short-form and special features telling the stories of the sport’s most famous champions as well as unknown heroes and up-and-comers.

Editor · TENNIS CHANNELJan 2017 – Jan 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Ongoing variety of short-form and special features telling the stories of the sport’s most famous champions as well as unknown heroes and up-and-comers.

Editor · PRESIDENT OBAMA’S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS & HUMANITIESJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo

Short film for live presentation at the Library of Congress chronicling the exemplary achievements of the ’09-’16 PCAH.

Additional Editor · TENNIS CHANNELJan 2014 – Jan 2014 · 1 mo
Lead Editor & Story Producer · TENNIS CHANNELJan 2013 – Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Editor · PATRIOT ACT (SHORTS)Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr
Editor · THE PATRIOT ACT (SHORTS) – MCKINLEY AVE PICTURESJan 2012 – Jan 2012 · 1 mo
Lead Editor & Story Producer · Tennis ChannelJan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

B.S., TV/FILM · Northwestern University1994 – 1998

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