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.

Benjamin Cook

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director/Camera/Editor at Folk Cinema
January 1, 2025 - Present
The Best of Us project; directed, camera operated and edited.
Editor at Merit TV
January 1, 2024 - Present
Primetime and Merit News editorial projects; edited primetime segments.
Editor at HBO
January 1, 2023 - Present
Katrina Babies - editor for documentary.
Editor at MSNBC
January 1, 2022 - Present
When Truth Isn’t Truth - editor for documentary piece.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2020 - Present
American Barbecue Showdown - editor.
Editor at Moon and Back Films
January 1, 2020 - Present
Nathan’s Kingdom - editor.
Editor at Disney+
January 1, 2019 - Present
Pick of the Litter - editor.
Editor at Gravitas Films
January 1, 2019 - Present
The Stand Up Doll - editor.
Editor at Vice News
January 1, 2017 - Present
Hollywood Love Story - editor.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2017 - Present
Various Streaming Promos - editor.
Editor at Utopia Films
January 1, 2018 - Present
Fiddlin’ - editor.
Editor at Time Inc.
January 1, 2016 - Present
This Cold Life - editor.
Director/Camera/Editor at Folk Cinema
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led 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, 2025
Editor 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, 2025
Edited 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, 2025
Edited 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, 2025
Provided 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, 2025
Edited Deconstructing Karen, shaping narrative arc and pacing for a feature-length promotional piece.
Editor at Showtime
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Edited Vice News Tonight, delivering timely segments with crisp storytelling and clear visual language.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Edited 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, 2025
Edited Nathan’s Kingdom, supporting story development and post-production workflow for a 2020 project.
Editor at Disney+
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Edited Pick of the Litter, contributing to promo and short-form editorial content for release.
Editor at Gravitas Films
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Edited The Stand Up Doll, delivering narrative edits for independent feature.
Editor at VICELAND
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Edited Hollywood Love Story, shaping editorial voice for a network broadcast.
Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Edited Various Streaming Promos, producing promotional content for streaming platform.
Editor at Utopia Films
January 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Edited Fiddlin’, contributing to post-production of a short film.
Editor at Buena Vista.
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Edited The BFG TV Spots, delivering promotional edits for television.
Editor at Time Inc.
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Edited This Cold Life, contributing to editorial content production.

Education

Film at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Film at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Qualifications

Primetime Emmy Award (Winner)
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Primetime Emmy Award, Winner
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment