Ash Jenkins, BFE
An editor with passion, drive and an amazing aptitude for creative and thought-provoking storytelling. Driven by a relentless pursuit of narrative excellence, Ash’s expertise spans a myriad of subjects, from music and sport to human and social interest, history, and more.
Ash began his editing career in 2005, working with acclaimed British filmmaker Nick Broomfield, on award winning films; His Big White Self, Ghosts and Battle For Haditha. Over the proceeding years he continued to build his documentary experience working alongside; Havana Marking on Afghan Star which went on to win Best World Documentary Director and Audience awards at Sundance 2009. He has also worked with filmmakers; Marc Hoeferlin, John and Katrine Boorman and Andrew Berends, to name a few.
Beyond editing, Ash’s footprint extends across continents, providing invaluable production and post-production solutions to East Africa’s foremost brands. Yet, his heart remains in London, where he continues to weave magic as a sought-after documentary editor and the founder and visionary behind The Bloomsbury Post House, which offers editorial and finishing services and provided full service post production to take projects to screen. Delivering to; production companies, TV, streamers, broadcasters and distributors, including; BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and more.
Recent feature and TV documentaries include; Independent feature doc, ‘Stardust’, ‘Sir Trevor McDonald on Martin Luther King’ for ITV, ‘Lost at Sea’ for Channel 4, and ‘Drive to Survive’ for Netflix – though these are just a few! – Vist Ash’s cv for full and most recent credits and see how the films underscore his unwavering commitment to crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide. For Ash, each project is not just a film—it’s an immersive journey, a testament to his boundless passion, drive, and unparalleled aptitude for transformative storytelling.
Nick Broomfield on Ash’s unparalleled speed and creativity in the editing room., “Ash is incredibly fast with the equipment, he’s the only Editor I’ve ever worked with who can edit as fast as he can think!”
More work by Ash
Battle For Haditha – Film4
Blur: No Distance Left To Run – BBC2
Madina’s Dream – Theatrical release
Battle For Haditha – Film4
A drama about a true incident in Iraq where a roadside bomb blew up a US Marine humvee killing 1 Marine and wounding 2 others. In the following hours Marines killed 24 civilians.
Director and Producer: Nick Broomfield.
WINNER: Best Director Award at San Sebastian, 2007
WINNER: Best Drama Documentary at The Grierson Awards 2008
Blur: No Distance Left To Run – BBC2
The film was shot throughout the band’s 2009 rehearsals and subsequent summer tour. It features previously unseen archive material alongside new interviews with the four band members. Going back in time it covers the birth of Britpop in the Nineties and the band’s eventual split in 2003.
Madina’s Dream – Theatrical release
Feature length documentary for theatrical release following the lives of several characters who are living through the war in the Nuba Mountains in Sudan.
Director & Producer: Andrew Berends