Ben Bulatao
American television editor
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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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Ben Bulatao at the 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, March 3, 2024 | |
| Born | Benjamin Pascua Bulatao Milton, Florida |
| 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
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
| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Bless | Editor | Short film |
| 2025-2026 | The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch | Editor | 15 episodes |
| 2024 | The Voice | Editor | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Get Your Story Straight | Editor and producer | Short film |
| 2024 | FGirl Island | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Orlando Bloom: To the Edge | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2023-2025 | Dancing with the Stars | Editor | 20 episodes |
| 2023 | Nurse Unseen | Additional editor | Documentary |
| 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 | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Recipe for Change | Editor | 1 episode |
| 2009-2021 | Deadliest Catch | Editor | 58 episodes |
| 2020 | Rainshine | Editor | Short film |
| 2019-2020 | Floribama Shore | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Into Alaska | Lead editor | 9 episodes |
| 2018 | Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad | Editor | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Jay Leno's Garage | Editor | 2 episodes |
| 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 | Supervising Editor | 10 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 | Soul Mates | Additional editor | Short film |
| 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 |
| 2002 | ShirleyMania | 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 | Editorial intern | Feature film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gold | Telly Awards | General-History | Building on History and Legacy: The Filipino-American Experience | [6] |
| Silver | Craft-Editing | Orlando Bloom: To the Edge | [7] | ||
| 2024 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Dancing with the Stars: "Most Memorable Year Night" | [8] |
| 2021 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : body of work | [9] |
| 2020 | Nominated | Deadliest Catch : Cold War Rivals | [10] | ||
| 2019 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Triple Jeopardy | [11] |
| Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Battle of Kings | [12] | |
| 2018 | Nominated | Deadliest Catch : Battle Lines | [13] | ||
| 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 | [14] |
| Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Lost at Sea | [15] | |
| 2016 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Carpe Diem | [16] |
| 2015 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Zero Hour | [17] |
