Christopher Cavanagh is an active member of American Cinema Editors who is often found editing film and TV for well-known producers and directors.
He is represented by Ivana Savic through GSK Talent.
Chris recently finished editing George R.R. Martin’s short film Heirs of The Perisphere, a dystopian fantasy tale hitting festivals in 2026, as well as Death Boom, a feature doc produced by QC Entertainment & Appian Way, also headed to festivals in 2026.
His other editing work can be seen in Netflix’s Emmy nominated limited series Griselda. Chris recently also served as an editor for Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico Season 3.
Prior to his scripted editor roles, Chris honed his scripted editing skills as an assistant editor on acclaimed series Cobra Kai for Netflix, Star Trek for Paramount+, and Dark Winds for AMC.
His passion for the craft of editing extends far beyond his notable IMDb credits.
Chris believes that the editor’s mission is to bring human emotion to life on screen, creating stories that fully engage viewers from start to finish. Specializing in both drama and comedy, he is drawn to exploring human motivation in all its complexity. And for Chris, getting a story right is all about capturing its emotional core.
Regardless of the genre or project, collaboration and trust are the cornerstones of his professional approach. Helping creators achieve their vision is what makes his work truly fulfilling.
Before relocating to Los Angeles, Chris edited documentaries, indie films and unscripted TV shows while living in Brooklyn, NY.
When he’s not in the cutting room, Chris is likely spending time with his two kids and two dogs, cooking dinner with his wife, or attempting to complete one of the 7,942 daily tasks required to exist as both a professional and a parent in the 21st century.
