Ben Bulatao, ACE, is a Filipino-American film/television editor. He is best known for his work on Deadliest Catch, Coal, Orlando Bloom: To the Edge, and Dancing with the Stars.

Bulatao's work on the Discovery Channel's docuseries, Deadliest Catch, has been nominated six times for the Primetime Emmy Award.

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) 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. 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.

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

Selected filmography

YearTitle Contribution Note TBA Bless Editor Short film 2025-2026 The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Editor 25 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 4 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 YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2025Telly AwardsGeneral-HistoryBuilding on History and Legacy: The Filipino-American ExperienceCraft-EditingOrlando Bloom: To the Edge2024 NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted SeriesDancing with the Stars: "Most Memorable Year Night"2021 NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality ProgramDeadliest Catch : body of work2020 NominatedDeadliest Catch : Cold War Rivals2019 NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted SeriesDeadliest Catch : Triple Jeopardy NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality ProgramDeadliest Catch : Battle of Kings2018 NominatedDeadliest Catch : Battle Lines NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted SeriesDeadliest Catch : Storm Surge2017 NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality ProgramDeadliest Catch : Uncharted Territory NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted SeriesDeadliest Catch : Lost at Sea2016 NominatedPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality ProgramDeadliest Catch : Carpe Diem2015 NominatedAmerican Cinema EditorsBest Edited Non-Scripted SeriesDeadliest Catch : Zero Hour

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