# Ben Bulatao

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 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). Bulatao served 2 terms as associate board member of ACE (2022-2024). He was a board member of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA). Bulatao marched with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Coalition at the 1996 Oscars on March 25, 1996. In 2022, Blogtalk with MJ Racadio named him one of the "75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans". He was ranked #10.
Bulatao has two children, twins Jet and Jordan, with his wife, Jennifer. They reside in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

## Selected filmography

| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
| TBA | Get Your Story Straight | Editor and producer | Short film |
| TBA | Bless | Editor | Short film |
| 2024 | The Voice | Editor | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | FGirl Island | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Orlando Bloom: To the Edge | Editor | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Nurse Unseen | Additional editor | Documentary |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Intern editor | Feature film |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
| 2024 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Dancing with the Stars: "Most Memorable Year Night" |
| 2021 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : body of work |
| 2020 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Cold War Rivals |
| 2019 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Triple Jeopardy |
| 2019 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Battle of Kings |
| 2018 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Battle Lines |
| 2018 | 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 |
| 2017 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Lost at Sea |
| 2016 | Nominated | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Deadliest Catch : Carpe Diem |
| 2015 | Nominated | American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Non-Scripted Series | Deadliest Catch : Zero Hour |