I began my journey in film editing over 23 years ago, following in the footsteps of my father, Chris Blunden, and my grandfather, Bill Blunden—both respected editors in the industry. Growing up, I spent countless hours watching them at work in the cutting room, threading celluloid through Moviolas and Steenbecks. It was in those early years, surrounded by reels of film and the quiet intensity of storytelling in progress, that I fell in love with the craft of editing.

From the moment I left school, I was determined to build a career in film and television. I started in the editing department and have spent the past two decades learning every aspect of the process, gradually refining my technical skills and creative instincts. My journey through the ranks has been both challenging and deeply rewarding, with each project offering new lessons and inspiration.

My credits as an assistant editor include a wide range of acclaimed films and television series. More recently, I’ve begun to transition into the role of Editor. This shift began while working on Hetty Feather, where I was given the opportunity to assemble sequences. Director Paul Walker and Producer Foz Allan recognised my work and entrusted me with editing three full episodes, marking my first official credit as Editor.

Editing continues to be my passion—the moment when a story begins to take shape in the cut is, to me, one of the most powerful experiences in filmmaking. It’s a feeling I’ve never tired of and never will.