Ben Bulatao, ACE, is a Filipino-American film/television editor.[1] He is best known for his work on Deadliest Catch, Coal, Orlando Bloom: To the Edge, and Dancing with the Stars.[2]
Ben Bulatao | |
|---|---|
| Born | U.S. |
| Occupation | Film/Television editor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Jennifer Dalaque Bulatao |
Bulatao's work on the Discovery Channel's docuseries, Deadliest Catch, has been nominated six times for the Primetime Emmy Award.[1]
Life and career edit
Benjamin Pascua Bulatao was born in Milton, Florida to Filipino immigrant parents. His father, Arsenio Bulatao was in the United States Navy. His mother, Linda Pascua was a registered nurse. Bulatao graduated from Carson High School in Carson, California. He earned a B.S. in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He is a member of American Cinema Editors (ACE).[3] He was a board member of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA). Bulatao marched with Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Coalition at the 1996 Oscars on March 25, 1996.[4] In 2022, Blogtalk with MJ Racadio named him one of the "75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans". He was ranked #10.[5]
Bulatao has two children, twins Jet and Jordan, with his wife, Jennifer. They reside in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Selected filmography edit
| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Orlando Bloom: To the Edge | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Nurse Unseen | Additional editor | Documentary |
| TBA | Get Your Story Straight | Editor | Short film |
| TBA | Bless | Editor | Short film |
| 2023 | Dancing with the Stars | Editor | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | Search Party With Brandon Jordan | Editor | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | FBOY Island | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | College Hill: Celebrity Edition | Editor | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Siesta Key | Editor | 7 episodes |
| 2021 | The Curse of Oak Island | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Recipe for Change | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2009-2021 | Deadliest Catch | Editor | 58 episodes |
| 2019-2020 | Floribama Shore | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Into Alaska | Editor | 9 episodes |
| 2018 | Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad | Editor | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Jay Leno's Garage | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2012-2017 | Bering Sea Gold | Editor | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | The Yard | Editor | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Wild Justice | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Flying Wild Alaska | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2011-2012 | Storage Wars: Texas | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Coal | Editor | 9 episodes |
| 2010 | Black Gold | Editor | 7 episodes |
| 2009 | Tornado Road | Editor | TV series |
| 2009 | Bristol Bay Brawl | Editor | TV series |
| 2007-2009 | Ice Road Truckers | Editor | 11 episodes |
| 2008 | L.A. Hard Hats | Editor | 5 episodes |
| 2007 | Food Paradise | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Plastic Surgery: Before & After | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Biker Build-Off | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2007 | More Crazy Christmas Lights | Editor | TV show |
| 2007 | Twister Sisters | Editor | TV series |
| 2006 | Primetime Pets | Editor | Documentary |
| 2002-2005 | Backstory | Editor | 5 episodes |
| 2004 | Just the Facts | Editor | Documentary |
| 2004 | 'Monsterama | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2004 | 'Monster Nation | Editor | 4 episodes |
| 2000-2004 | Biography | Editor | 11 episodes |
| 2003 | 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest | Editor | Documentary |
| 2003 | Sex at 24 Frames Per Second | Editor | Documentary |
| 2003 | 50 Greatest TV Animals | Editor | Documentary |
| 2001-2002 | History vs. Hollywood | Editor | 4 episodes |
| 2001 | The Omen Legacy | Editor | Documentary |
| 2001 | Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days | Assistant editor | Documentary |
| 1995 | The Scarlet Letter | Intern editor | Feature film |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Dancing with the Stars: "Most Memorable Year Night" | [6] |
| 2021 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : body of work | [7] |
| 2020 | Nominated | Deadliest Catch : Cold War Rivals | [8] | ||
| 2019 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Triple Jeopardy | [9] |
| Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Battle of Kings | [10] | |
| 2018 | Nominated | Deadliest Catch : Battle Lines | [11] | ||
| Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Storm Surge | ||
| 2017 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Uncharted Territory | [12] |
| Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Lost at Sea | [13] | |
| 2016 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Carpe Diem | [14] |
| 2015 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Zero Hour | [15] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Ben Bulatao, ACE". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "ART OF THE CUT with the editors of "Deadliest Catch"". provideocoalition.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "ACE Active Member Directory". americancinemaeditors.org. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Oscars flashback: 11 unforgettable moments from the 1996 show". today.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Comedian Jo Koy leads 75 Most Influential Filipino Americans list". goodnewspilipinas.com. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "74th American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Awards: 'Oppenheimer,' 'The Holdovers' Take Top Film Honors". awardswatch.com. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ "2021 Emmys Winners List: 'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' and 'The Queen's Gambit' Lead the Night". indiewire.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Emmy Awards Nominations: The Complete List". deadline.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "American Cinema Editors Nominate 'Parasite,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Knives Out' for Top Awards". thewrap.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Emmys 2019: List of Nominations". variety.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "'Game of Thrones,' Netflix Lead 2018 Emmy Nominations Read More: 2018 Emmy Nominations". popcrush.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "69th PrimeTime Emmy Awards nominees – everything to know". verdict.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Blade Runner 2049, The Shape of Water score ACE Eddie Awards nominations". ew.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "The 68th Annual Emmy Nominations: The Complete List". deadline.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Star Wars', 'The Big Short' Land ACE Eddie Editing Nominations". collider.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
External links edit
- Ben Bulatao at IMDb
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