Emmy-nominated, ACE EDDIE WINNING producer and editor Eric Lasby graduated with honours from the legendary NYU Film School, then quickly found himself in the chair as an originating editor and co-producer on Anthony Bourdain’s entire line of series from very first episode of A Cook’s Tour all the way through Emmy-winning No Reservations and Parts Unknown. Working mostly as a self-produced editor in direct concert with Anthony Bourdain, this journey crowned him as a go-to creative for re-defining content. Along the way, he has been tapped by all manner of productions telling all kinds of stories. A short list of his credits includes the theatrical feature documentary Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent, about the American celebrity chef and restauranteur who pioneered California cuisine. He was an editor on Christiane Amanpour’s tv series Sex & Love Around the World for CNN. There has been a documentary feature about a famous Punk Band, and one featuring a historic group of 88-year old Women meeting King Charles of England. Iconic hosts as diverse as John Leguizamo to Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau have trusted their tales to Eric’s capable hands as Series Lead Editor. Eric is frequently called upon to lead the entire edit team, and to create the first pilot for new series being produced. He has trained countless assistant editors, who all moved on to successful editing careers of their own under his tutelage. Beyond possessing a thorough mastery of deftly crafting narrative, Eric is fluid in sound design, and visual expression. He has recently mastered A.I. image generating techniques, proper related workflows, and knows how to integrate the power of A.I. back into effective video narratives that launch your project anywhere you need your project to go – with MAXIMUM IMPACT and for minimum cost…

Eric Lasby

Emmy-nominated, ACE EDDIE WINNING producer and editor Eric Lasby graduated with honours from the legendary NYU Film School, then quickly found himself in the chair as an originating editor and co-producer on Anthony Bourdain’s entire line of series from very first episode of A Cook’s Tour all the way through Emmy-winning No Reservations and Parts Unknown. Working mostly as a self-produced editor in direct concert with Anthony Bourdain, this journey crowned him as a go-to creative for re-defining content. Along the way, he has been tapped by all manner of productions telling all kinds of stories. A short list of his credits includes the theatrical feature documentary Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent, about the American celebrity chef and restauranteur who pioneered California cuisine. He was an editor on Christiane Amanpour’s tv series Sex & Love Around the World for CNN. There has been a documentary feature about a famous Punk Band, and one featuring a historic group of 88-year old Women meeting King Charles of England. Iconic hosts as diverse as John Leguizamo to Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau have trusted their tales to Eric’s capable hands as Series Lead Editor. Eric is frequently called upon to lead the entire edit team, and to create the first pilot for new series being produced. He has trained countless assistant editors, who all moved on to successful editing careers of their own under his tutelage. Beyond possessing a thorough mastery of deftly crafting narrative, Eric is fluid in sound design, and visual expression. He has recently mastered A.I. image generating techniques, proper related workflows, and knows how to integrate the power of A.I. back into effective video narratives that launch your project anywhere you need your project to go – with MAXIMUM IMPACT and for minimum cost…

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Emmy-nominated, ACE EDDIE WINNING producer and editor Eric Lasby graduated with honours from the legendary NYU Film School, then quickly found himself in the chair as an originating editor and co-producer on Anthony Bourdain’s entire line of series from very first episode of A Cook’s Tour all the way through Emmy-winning No Reservations and Parts Unknown.

Working mostly as a self-produced editor in direct concert with Anthony Bourdain, this journey crowned him as a go-to creative for re-defining content. Along the way, he has been tapped by all manner of productions telling all kinds of stories. A short list of his credits includes the theatrical feature documentary Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent, about the American celebrity chef and restauranteur who pioneered California cuisine. He was an editor on Christiane Amanpour’s tv series Sex & Love Around the World for CNN. There has been a documentary feature about a famous Punk Band, and one featuring a historic group of 88-year old Women meeting King Charles of England. Iconic hosts as diverse as John Leguizamo to Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau have trusted their tales to Eric’s capable hands as Series Lead Editor.

Eric is frequently called upon to lead the entire edit team, and to create the first pilot for new series being produced. He has trained countless assistant editors, who all moved on to successful editing careers of their own under his tutelage.

Beyond possessing a thorough mastery of deftly crafting narrative, Eric is fluid in sound design, and visual expression. He has recently mastered A.I. image generating techniques, proper related workflows, and knows how to integrate the power of A.I. back into effective video narratives that launch your project anywhere you need your project to go – with MAXIMUM IMPACT and for minimum cost…

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at CNN Films
December 31, 2016 - September 10, 2025
Editor on Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent; Tribeca 2016; theatrical release by Orchard in 2017; currently on Netflix. Directed by Lydia Tenaglia.
Editor at CNN Films / The Last Magnificent
January 1, 2016 - Present
Edited documentary feature The Last Magnificent; Tribeca Film Festival 2016; Purchased by The Orchard for 2017 theatrical release; Currently on Netflix. Directed by Lydia Tenaglia.
Editor at CNN
January 1, 2018 - Present
Editor for Christiane Amanpour's 'Sex and Love Around the World' travels; 2 episodes; 2018 IDA nominee.
Editor at TVO
January 1, 2019 - Present
Editor for 'Margin of Error' 60-minute doc; set against 2019 Canadian Federal Election with AI Polly.
Editor at VICE Canada
January 1, 2016 - Present
Editor for 'Rise' finale; season documenting Native youth resistance rap; 2016/17.
Editor at White Pine Pictures / CBC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Editor for 'Legends of the Deep' (Discovery 2019, Cineflix Canada); 2 episodes including pilot.
Editor at CNN Films
December 31, 2017 - October 23, 2025
Edited the documentary feature The Last Magnificent (Jeremiah Tower); premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2016; acquired by The Orchard for 2017 theatrical release and streaming on Netflix. Directed by Lydia Tenaglia.
Editor at Discovery (Cinflix Canada)
December 31, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Legends of the Deep: editor; 2-episode exploration of ocean mysteries, related to Jacques Cousteau’s legacy.
Editor at CNN Films (Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent)
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Edited the documentary feature Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent; Tribeca 2016 selection; The Orchard released in 2017 and Netflix streaming; directed by Lydia Tenaglia.

Education

B.F.A. in Film and Television at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996
B.F.A. at New York University (NYU), Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996
B.F.A. at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996
B.F.A. in Film and Television at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996
B.F.A. at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996

Qualifications

ACE Eddie nomination
January 1, 2009 - September 10, 2025
Emmy nomination
January 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025
ACE Eddie Award – Winner
January 1, 2012 - September 10, 2025
ACE Eddie Award nomination (Outstanding Editing, Nonfiction)
January 1, 2009 - September 10, 2025
Primetime Emmy Award nomination (Outstanding Editing, Nonfiction)
January 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025
ACE Eddie Award win
January 1, 2012 - September 10, 2025
ACE Eddie nomination
January 1, 2009 - October 23, 2025
Emmy nomination – Outstanding Editing, Nonfiction
January 1, 2011 - October 23, 2025
ACE Eddie Award – Winner
January 1, 2012 - October 23, 2025
ACE Eddie nomination
January 1, 2009 - November 7, 2025
EMMY nomination for outstanding editing nonfiction
January 1, 2011 - November 7, 2025
ACE Eddie Award win (2nd nomination)
January 1, 2012 - November 7, 2025
ACE Eddie nomination
January 1, 2009 - January 10, 2026
Emmy nomination: Outstanding Editing Nonfiction (Parts Unknown)
January 1, 2011 - January 10, 2026
ACE Eddie Award winner
January 1, 2012 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Education