Jonathan Stenton
An experienced editor in both high-end scripted and unscripted television, with an eye for crafting story, Jonathan has a strong flair for character, drama and comedy. He has collaborated with British filmmaker Shane Meadows, firstly on the BAFTA award-winning series ‘This Is England ’88’ and then again on the seminal Stone Roses documentary ‘Made of Stone’. More recently he has worked with writer Jeff Pope on the Mini Series ‘Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes.’
Highly sought-after by production companies including Box to Box and Fulwell 73, clients love his adaptability and visionary approach to every project, whilst Jonathan particularly enjoys innovative uses of form and genre and being trusted with his creative input. He has worked across high end drama and documentaries for multiple SVOD channels including Apple TV+, Disney+ and Netflix, as well as for US and UK Broadcast.
Among these notable credits are ‘Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes’, ‘Depp v. Heard’ ‘6 Nations: Full Contact’, ‘Without Sin’ ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’, ‘Make or Break,’ and ‘Sam Smith: The Thrill of it All’
More work by Jonathan
Among the Stars
HP
Make or Break
Sam Smith: On the Record
Sunderland ‘Til I Die
Made of Stone
Among the Stars
Jonanthan was the Lead Series Editor, cutting 7 x 60 min episodes. NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy embarks on one last mission. Through intimate footage, personal video diaries and livestream footage stationed both on Earth and in space, the series offers a behind the
scenes look at the team of engineers, flight controllers and specialists involved in the mission to repair a US$2 billion science experiment, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), which aims to reveal the origins of the universe. Shown on Disney+
HP
Web commercial advertising HP’s corporate security applications. Edited in San Francisco.
Make or Break
This reality series dives into the world of professional surfing, as athletes travel the globe to compete for the World Championship title. A fascinating insight into the surfers’ lives, and the sacrifices they make to get to the top. Shown on Apple TV+.
Sam Smith: On the Record
The featured documentary film looks at the making of Sam Smith’s second album. Featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Smith reflects on the success of his Grammy-winning
2014 debut album, In The Lonely Hour, and how its worldwide success affected his life and work. Shown on Apple TV+.
Sunderland ‘Til I Die
Jonathan has edited 6 x 40 min episodes of this popular fly-on-the-wall documentary series, across seasons 1 and 2. Focusing on the unfailing passion of this UK Northern town for its beloved football club, with unprecedented access and interviews with management, players and fans. We witness The Black Cats crash through the Championship and into the third tier of English football for the first time since 1988. Shown on Netflix.
Made of Stone
The official trailer for the feature documentary, directed by Shane Meadows. In 2011, after over 15 years apart, the original members of iconic English band The Stone Roses – Ian Brown, John Squire, Alan “Reni” Wren and Gary “Mani” Mounfield – reform for a concert tour. This film documents their reunion, including initial meetings, practice sessions and the concerts themselves.