Ben Bulatao

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Ben Bulatao
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Ben Bulatao at the 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, March 3, 2024
Born
Benjamin Pascua Bulatao

Milton, Florida
OccupationFilm/Television editor
Years active2001–present
SpouseJennifer Dalaque Bulatao

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]

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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

Benjamin Pascua Bulatao was born in Milton, Florida to Filipino immigrant parents. His father, Arsenio Bulatao, served in the United States Navy, while his mother, Linda Pascua, worked as a registered nurse.

Bulatao graduated from Carson High School in Carson, California, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He is a distinguished member of American Cinema Editors (ACE) [3] and served 2 terms as associate board member. He also contributed to the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA) as a board member. On March 25, 1996, Bulatao marched alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Coalition at the Academy Awards, advocating for greater representation in front of and behind the camera. [4] In recognition of his impact, Blogtalk with MJ Racadio named him one of the “75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans” in 2022, ranking him at #10. [5]

Bulatao resides in Rancho Palos Verdes, California with his wife, Jennifer, and their twin children, Jet and Jordan.

Selected filmography

YearTitleContributionNote
TBAGet Your Story StraightEditor and producerShort film
TBABlessEditorShort film
2025 The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Editor12 episodes
2024 The Voice Editor2 episodes
2024FGirl IslandEditor3 episodes
2024Orlando Bloom: To the EdgeEditor3 episodes
2023Nurse UnseenAdditional editorDocumentary
2023-2025 Dancing with the Stars Editor9 episodes
2023Search Party With Brandon JordanEditor5 episodes
2023 FBOY Island Editor3 episodes
2022College Hill: Celebrity EditionEditor7 episodes
2022 Siesta Key Editor7 episodes
2021 The Curse of Oak Island Editor1 episode
2021Recipe for ChangeEditor1 episode
2009-2021 Deadliest Catch Editor58 episodes
2020RainshineEditorShort film
2019-2020 Floribama Shore Editor3 episodes
2018Into AlaskaLead editor9 episodes
2018Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being DadEditor8 episodes
2018 Jay Leno's Garage Editor2 episodes
2012-2017 Bering Sea Gold Editor8 episodes
2016The YardEditor2 episodes
2013 Wild Justice Editor1 episode
2013 Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Editor3 episodes
2012 Flying Wild Alaska Editor1 episode
2011-2012 Storage Wars: Texas Editor3 episodes
2011 Coal Supervising Editor10 episodes
2010 Black Gold Editor7 episodes
2009Tornado RoadEditorTV series
2009Bristol Bay BrawlEditorTV series
2007-2009 Ice Road Truckers Editor11 episodes
2008L.A. Hard HatsEditor5 episodes
2007 Food Paradise Editor1 episode
2007Plastic Surgery: Before & AfterEditor3 episodes
2007 Biker Build-Off Editor1 episode
2007Soul MatesAdditional editorShort film
2007More Crazy Christmas LightsEditorTV show
2007Twister SistersEditorTV series
2006Primetime PetsEditorDocumentary
2002-2005BackstoryEditor5 episodes
2004Just the FactsEditorDocumentary
2004'MonsteramaEditor3 episodes
2004'Monster NationEditor4 episodes
2000-2004 Biography Editor11 episodes
2003'Halloween': A Cut Above the RestEditorDocumentary
2003Sex at 24 Frames Per SecondEditorDocumentary
200350 Greatest TV AnimalsEditorDocumentary
2002ShirleyManiaEditorDocumentary
2001-2002 History vs. Hollywood Editor4 episodes
2001The Omen LegacyEditorDocumentary
2001Marilyn Monroe: The Final DaysAssistant editorDocumentary
1995 The Scarlet Letter Editorial internFeature film

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2025GoldTelly AwardsGeneral-HistoryBuilding on History and Legacy: The Filipino-American Experience [6]
SilverCraft-EditingOrlando Bloom: To the Edge [7]
2024Nominated American Cinema Editors Best Edited Non-Scripted Series Dancing with the Stars : "Most Memorable Year Night" [8]
2021Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Deadliest Catch  : body of work [9]
2020Nominated Deadliest Catch  : Cold War Rivals [10]
2019NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted Series Deadliest Catch  : Triple Jeopardy [11]
NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Deadliest Catch  : Battle of Kings [12]
2018Nominated Deadliest Catch  : Battle Lines [13]
NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted Series Deadliest Catch  : Storm Surge
2017NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Deadliest Catch  : Uncharted Territory [14]
NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted Series Deadliest Catch  : Lost at Sea [15]
2016NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Deadliest Catch  : Carpe Diem [16]
2015NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted Series Deadliest Catch  : Zero Hour [17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ben Bulatao, ACE". emmys.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  2. ↑ "ART OF THE CUT with the editors of "Deadliest Catch"". provideocoalition.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  3. ↑ "ACE Active Member Directory". americancinemaeditors.org. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  4. ↑ "Oscars flashback: 11 unforgettable moments from the 1996 show". today.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  5. ↑ "Comedian Jo Koy leads 75 Most Influential Filipino Americans list". goodnewspilipinas.com. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  6. ↑ "Gold Winner". tellyawards.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  7. ↑ "Silver Winner". tellyawards.com. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  8. ↑ "74th American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Awards: 'Oppenheimer,' 'The Holdovers' Take Top Film Honors". awardswatch.com. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  9. ↑ "2021 Emmys Winners List: 'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' and 'The Queen's Gambit' Lead the Night". indiewire.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  10. ↑ "Emmy Awards Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  11. ↑ "American Cinema Editors Nominate 'Parasite,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Knives Out' for Top Awards". thewrap.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  12. ↑ "Emmys 2019: List of Nominations". variety.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  13. ↑ "'Game of Thrones,' Netflix Lead 2018 Emmy Nominations Read More: 2018 Emmy Nominations". popcrush.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  14. ↑ "69th PrimeTime Emmy Awards nominees – everything to know". verdict.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  15. ↑ "Blade Runner 2049, The Shape of Water score ACE Eddie Awards nominations". ew.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  16. ↑ "The 68th Annual Emmy Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  17. ↑ "'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Star Wars', 'The Big Short' Land ACE Eddie Editing Nominations". collider.com. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
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