Bio
Originally from Auckland, Aaron honed his craft at the New Zealand Film and Television School before moving to the UK in 2004. Now based in Bristol, he brings 26 years of experience in television and 20 years in offline editing, having collaborated with industry giants such as the NHU, HBO, BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, and Discovery.
With a broad range of experience spanning documentaries and natural history features, Aaron has developed a keen editorial eye, thriving on the challenge of transforming raw footage into compelling, emotionally resonant stories.
Over the past decade, his passion for documentaries and natural history has driven him to work on several standout projects. Among them is Silverback for Off The Fence, which won a Grierson Award and a Grand Teton, and received multiple nominations for BAFTA, RTS, and the Emmys.
Storytelling has always been central to Aaron’s life. A lifelong reader and film enthusiast, his love of music brings a distinctive rhythm and emotional cadence to his edits. This musical sensitivity allows him to seamlessly align visuals with emotion, crafting immersive experiences that highlight the depth and humanity of every character on screen.
With a broad range of experience spanning documentaries and natural history features, Aaron has developed a keen editorial eye, thriving on the challenge of transforming raw footage into compelling, emotionally resonant stories.
Over the past decade, his passion for documentaries and natural history has driven him to work on several standout projects. Among them is Silverback for Off The Fence, which won a Grierson Award and a Grand Teton, and received multiple nominations for BAFTA, RTS, and the Emmys.
Storytelling has always been central to Aaron’s life. A lifelong reader and film enthusiast, his love of music brings a distinctive rhythm and emotional cadence to his edits. This musical sensitivity allows him to seamlessly align visuals with emotion, crafting immersive experiences that highlight the depth and humanity of every character on screen.
Top Credits
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Title: Silverback (Winner - Grierson, Grand Teton)
Length: 90 min
Genre: Documentaries
Producer: Miles Blayden-Ryall
Channel: BBC/FRANCE TELEVISION
Company: Off The Fence -
Title: OUR CHANGING PLANET
Length: 60 Mins
Genre: Factual
Producer: Charlotte Jones
Channel: BBC1
Company: NHU -
Title: Kill your TV
Length: 1 Hour
Genre: Factual
Producer: Seb Barfield
Channel: BBC4
Company: Academy 7 -
Title: Lucy the human chimp
Length: 90 mins
Genre: Documentaries
Producer: Alex Parkinson
Channel: HBO/CH4
Company: Keo