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I’m Benjamin Cook, a filmmaker and editor who brings behind-the-camera insight to every project. Over the years I’ve cut and directed work for Netflix, HBO, NBC, Showtime, Disney+, and a range of independent studios, weaving visual storytelling with a sharp sense of pacing.
My approach centers on the collision of ideas—collaborating with producers and creators to craft bold, engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. I’m comfortable juggling multiple formats from promos to feature-length pieces, always aiming for editorial clarity and cinematic impact.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Director/Camera/Editor at Folk Cinema
January 1, 2025 - PresentThe Best of Us project; directed, camera operated and edited.
Editor at Merit TV
January 1, 2024 - PresentPrimetime and Merit News editorial projects; edited primetime segments.
Editor at HBO
January 1, 2023 - PresentKatrina Babies - editor for documentary.
Editor at MSNBC
January 1, 2022 - PresentWhen Truth Isn’t Truth - editor for documentary piece.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2020 - PresentAmerican Barbecue Showdown - editor.
Editor at Moon and Back Films
January 1, 2020 - PresentNathan’s Kingdom - editor.
Editor at Disney+
January 1, 2019 - PresentPick of the Litter - editor.
Editor at Gravitas Films
January 1, 2019 - PresentThe Stand Up Doll - editor.
Editor at Vice News
January 1, 2017 - PresentHollywood Love Story - editor.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2017 - PresentVarious Streaming Promos - editor.
Editor at Utopia Films
January 1, 2018 - PresentFiddlin’ - editor.
Editor at Time Inc.
January 1, 2016 - PresentThis Cold Life - editor.
Director/Camera/Editor at Folk Cinema
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed director and camera duties and edited final cuts for The Best of Us, overseeing editorial decisions, shot selection, and post-production workflow on a 2025 production.
Editor at Merit TV
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025Editor for Dr. Phil primetime specials and Merit News, coordinating with producers and editors to shape narrative structure and pacing across 2024–2025 projects.
Editor at HBO
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Edited Katrina Babies, collaborating with documentary producers to assemble compelling investigative storytelling and maintain narrative flow within the film's archival material.
Editor at MSNBC
January 1, 2022 - September 15, 2025Edited When Truth Isn’t Truth, shaping editorial lines for a high-profile news package, ensuring accuracy and engaging storytelling within a fast-paced broadcast environment.
Consulting Editor at Green Witch Ent.
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Provided consulting editorial direction for Stay Prayed Up, collaborating with producers to refine cut structure and narrative voice.
Editor at PB & J TV
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Edited Deconstructing Karen, shaping narrative arc and pacing for a feature-length promotional piece.
Editor at Showtime
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025Edited Vice News Tonight, delivering timely segments with crisp storytelling and clear visual language.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025Edited American Barbecue Showdown, contributing to narrative pacing and post-production polish for streaming release.
Editor at Moon and Back Films
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025Edited Nathan’s Kingdom, supporting story development and post-production workflow for a 2020 project.
Editor at Disney+
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025Edited Pick of the Litter, contributing to promo and short-form editorial content for release.
Editor at Gravitas Films
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025Edited The Stand Up Doll, delivering narrative edits for independent feature.
Editor at VICELAND
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025Edited Hollywood Love Story, shaping editorial voice for a network broadcast.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025Edited Various Streaming Promos, producing promotional content for streaming platform.
Editor at Utopia Films
January 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025Edited Fiddlin’, contributing to post-production of a short film.
Editor at Buena Vista.
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Edited The BFG TV Spots, delivering promotional edits for television.
Editor at Time Inc.
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025Edited This Cold Life, contributing to editorial content production.
Education
Film at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Film at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Qualifications
Primetime Emmy Award (Winner)
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Primetime Emmy Award, Winner
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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