| Ben Bulatao | |
| Birth Name: | Benjamin Pascua Bulatao |
| Birth Place: | Milton, Florida |
| Occupation: | Film/Television editor |
| Years Active: | 2001–present |
| Spouse: | Jennifer 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]
Bulatao's work on the Discovery Channel's docuseries, Deadliest Catch, has been nominated six times for the Primetime Emmy Award.[1]
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] 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.[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.
| 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 | 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 |
| 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] |