Matt Ashton
Matt has over 25 years of experience as a long form broadcast editor, primarily within documentary, factual, sport and comedy. His most recent credits include music, history, nature and science documentaries.
Matt has a solid grounding in the techniques and craft of film editing, and also a strong understanding of post production technology. He has delivered for major broadcasters in the UK, Europe and the US, as well as for streaming platforms and theatrical releases.
Prior to focusing on long form, Matt spent many years editing commercials, promos, trailers, and other short form content.
He enjoys a collaborative relationship with the director or edit producer, but is equally happy working independently. Based in London and available for work worldwide.
More work by Matt
Inside China’s Tech Boom
Disgraced: The Beth Alexander Story
Ronnie Wood – Somebody Up There Likes Me
John and Yoko: Above Us Only Sky
Phil Spencer’s Stately Homes
Chinese Chariots Revealed
Inside China’s Tech Boom
A 60-minute documentary that explores the oft-hidden world of Chinese innovation. While taking a tour through China’s high-profile scientific endeavours, the series highlights the systems that have enabled Chinese science to accomplish so much so quickly. Shown on Nova.
Disgraced: The Beth Alexander Story
An 80-minute feature documentary delves into the high-profile story of British-born Beth Alexander, drawn into an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Vienna, Austria. It exposes a hidden culture where women’s rights are routinely subjugated, revealing a tale of conspiracy, manipulation, and misogyny. Witness how the religiosity and orthodoxy of a small, insular community unite to combat outsiders. Shown on BBC and Paramount+.
Ronnie Wood – Somebody Up There Likes Me
A feature documentary exploring the life of Ronnie Wood through his musical career, his art, and his personal challenges.
John and Yoko: Above Us Only Sky
A music documentary telling the untold story of John Lennon’s 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.
Phil Spencer’s Stately Homes
Property expert Phil Spencer visits some of Britain’s best stately homes to learn about their rich history and enormous upkeep cost in this factual entertainment series.
Chinese Chariots Revealed
Experts reconstruct and test China’s first super-weapon, the chariot, which dominated the battlefields for more than 1000 years in this documentary.