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Hi, I'm Bruce Novotny, a dedicated film editor with extensive experience in editing cable and streaming series, documentaries, and feature films. I have a passion for storytelling and crafting engaging narratives through skilled editing. I've worked on projects with networks like ABC/ESPN, Discovery+, and History Channel, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring productions to life. Besides editing, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Ojai Film Festival, where I help support local filmmakers through screening series and screenplay competitions. With a background in English and a strong skill set in various editing software, I aim to continually grow and contribute to compelling film and media projects.…Hi, I'm Bruce Novotny, a dedicated film editor with extensive experience in editing cable and streaming series, documentaries, and feature films. I have a passion for storytelling and crafting engaging narratives through skilled editing. I've worked on projects with networks like ABC/ESPN, Discovery+, and History Channel, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring productions to life. Besides editing, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Ojai Film Festival, where I help support local filmmakers through screening series and screenplay competitions. With a background in English and a strong skill set in various editing software, I aim to continually grow and contribute to compelling film and media projects.

Bruce Novotny

Assistant Editor, Screenplay Writer, Copywriter, +1

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Hi, I'm Bruce Novotny, a dedicated film editor with extensive experience in editing cable and streaming series, documentaries, and feature films. I have a passion for storytelling and crafting engaging narratives through skilled editing. I've worked on projects with networks like ABC/ESPN, Discovery+, and History Channel, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring productions to life. Besides editing, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Ojai Film Festival, where I help support local filmmakers through screening series and screenplay competitions. With a background in English and a strong skill set in various editing software, I aim to continually grow and contribute to compelling film and media projects.…Hi, I'm Bruce Novotny, a dedicated film editor with extensive experience in editing cable and streaming series, documentaries, and feature films. I have a passion for storytelling and crafting engaging narratives through skilled editing. I've worked on projects with networks like ABC/ESPN, Discovery+, and History Channel, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring productions to life. Besides editing, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Ojai Film Festival, where I help support local filmmakers through screening series and screenplay competitions. With a background in English and a strong skill set in various editing software, I aim to continually grow and contribute to compelling film and media projects.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Bruce Novotny, a dedicated film editor with extensive experience in editing cable and streaming series, documentaries, and feature films. I have a passion for storytelling and crafting engaging narratives through skilled editing. I’ve worked on projects with networks like ABC/ESPN, Discovery+, and History Channel, and I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring productions to life.

Besides editing, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Ojai Film Festival, where I help support local filmmakers through screening series and screenplay competitions. With a background in English and a strong skill set in various editing software, I aim to continually grow and contribute to compelling film and media projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at Surviving Baja

March 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Edited cable series for Season 1 and Season 2 between March 2023 and March 2025, managing the post-production process to create compelling storylines and seamless footage transitions.

Editor at Ride of Your Life

March 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Edited cable series Season 2 from December 2024 to March 2025, contributing to the show's post-production editing to ensure narrative clarity and engaging content.

Editor at Big Drive with Nick Cannon

September 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025

Edited cable series Season 1 from December 2023 to September 2024, overseeing editing tasks for episodic content to maintain high production quality.

Editor at Goldberg’s Garage

August 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025

Edited video content for a YouTube channel from December 2023 to August 2024, enhancing viewer engagement through precise editing and creative storytelling techniques.

Assistant Editor at I Need You: 53 Years of the Band America

August 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025

Assisted in editing the documentary film from March 2023 to August 2023, supporting the lead editor in organizing footage and assembling sequences.

Editor at Optima Ultimate Access: Polvoorde

February 28, 2023 - July 10, 2025

Edited cable documentary from December 2022 to February 2023, enhancing narrative flow and production value through expert editing skills.

Editor at Faster With Finnegan, MotorTrend

August 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025

Edited streaming series for MotorTrend from June 2022 to August 2022, contributing to high-quality content creation tailored to automotive enthusiasts.

Editor at SEMA Launch Pad, History Channel

February 28, 2022 - July 10, 2025

Edited streaming series from May 2021 to February 2022, managing post-production tasks to align with channel standards and creative goals.

Editor at SCORE Desert Championship, ABC/ESPN

December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025

Edited cable series from March 2021 to December 2021, ensuring dynamic and engaging sports content through polished editing.

Editor at Expedition: Back to the Future, Discovery+

March 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025

Edited streaming series for Discovery+ from September 2020 to March 2021, enhancing storytelling and pacing in documentary-style content.

Editor at Overhaulin’, MotorTrend

February 29, 2020 - July 10, 2025

Edited cable series, Season 10, in January and February 2020, contributing to the automotive reality show by crafting compelling episode narratives.

Editor at SCORE Desert Championship, CBS Sports

January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025

Edited event special from October 2016 to January 2017, managing the post-production workflow to deliver a polished sports event broadcast.

Editor at Bread and Butter

February 28, 2015 - July 10, 2025

Edited feature film directed by Liz Manashil from May 2013 to February 2015, responsible for shaping the film’s narrative through the editing process.

Member, Board of Directors at Ojai Film Festival

January 1, 2015 - Present

Since January 2015, responsible for coordinating and presenting the Gold Coast Series focused on local filmmakers, organizing the festival’s Table Read Screenplay Competition, and contributing to festival direction.