Narrative Editing
My primary passion is for narrative storytelling. I've been working as an editor for 7 years and love collaborating with directors on finding a shared vision. In addition to my own work, I've edited 2 narrative features, one documentary feature, and a handful of shorts. Notable credits include the feature film Habitat (Shanghai Film Festival 2024) and the shorts Fisherman's Burden (Winner of best international short at Festivalul Cinema Paradiso 2024) and La Visita (Offical Selection Sundance Ignite Program 2018).
As much of my most recent work is still touring the festival circuit, please reach out to see more samples and longer pieces.
Gettysburg
Thanksgiving in New York. Albert, a young man in his 20's, is having a great time until he finds out his Grandma is coming. Hopefully she won't recite the Gettysburg Address.
Recently Completed. Narrative Short.
Written, directed, edited by Joshua Bogatin. Produced by Alfred Giancarli and Ben Pakman. Starring William Banks, Constance Shulman, and Caroline Yost.
Parkway Hop
Two ex lovers, Matt and Aviva, meet for the first time since Matt has become an Orthodox Jew. They take a walk together, searching for an understanding of how they’ve each changed.
Currently in post-production. Narrative Short.
Directed and edited by Joshua Bogatin and Ben Pakman.
Produced by Chris Rivera. Written by Ben Pakman. Starring Julia Mounsey and Ben Pakman.
Shi Jing
(The Habitat)
Single mother ZHAO wants nothing more than to provide her grown-up son with his future family home, but her quest for an exproprition compensation house in stead of cash leads her to a set of unexpected challenges
Shanghai Film Festival Official Selection 2024. Narrative Feature. Chinese Language.
Written and directed by Zhu-Yiqing. Edited by Joshua Bogatin. Starring Xiaoli Zhou.
La Visita
An undocumented Mexican woman living in the United States learns the true value of being a good neighbor.
2018 Sundance Ignite Winner. NFFTY Official Selection 2018 - closing night. Narrative Short.
Written, directed, edited, and produced by Joshua Bogatin and Gerardo Coello Escalante. Starring Aris Mejias.
Fisherman's Burden
A father-and-son fishing duo find a briefcase of criminal money in a river and are chased by both the police and the criminals.
Winner of best international short at Festivalul Cinema Paradiso 2024. Narrative Short. Georgian Language.
Written and directed by Levan Tskhovrebadze. Edited by Joshua Bogatin.