Paul Bernays

Editor,

With a keen ear for rhythm, an instinct for finding the heart of a story and a wonderfully creative approach to the edit, Paul brings something special to documentary filmmaking. His extensive career takes in landmark historical events, investigative documentaries, science, politics, arts and music, combining emotional depth and a sharp sense of pace with an eye for the unexpected moments of humour that make stories memorable.

Paul’s documentary credits include Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown, Charles vs Andrew: The Week That Changed the Monarchy Forever, India 1947: Partition in Colour and The Battle for Yemen. He has also contributed to major international productions including Artemis: To the Moon and Back, Live Aid at 40: When Rock’N’Roll Took on the World, Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103 and Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight, bringing considerable experience in shaping and adapting complex stories for different audiences.

Paul has a particular affinity for arts and music documentaries, with an impressive body of work exploring some of the most influential figures in music and culture. His credits include Gary Kemp on Mick Ronson, Emmylou Harris, Imagine: Cat Stevens, Hansa by the Wall and The Year That Changed Jazz. His work has received industry recognition, including Grierson recognition for The Year That Changed Jazz and BAFTA, RTS and FOCAL nominations for Jim Carter, Lonnie Donegan & Me.

Equally comfortable working independently or in close collaboration with directors and producers, Paul is known for his creativity, efficiency and calm approach under pressure. His versatility also extends to editing short-form content for social media, bringing the same storytelling instincts and sense of pace to digital platforms. Friendly, enthusiastic and highly adaptable, he combines technical confidence with a genuine love of storytelling, bringing energy, sensitivity and good humour to every cutting room.

Work by Paul
Artemis: To the Moon and Back
Documentary • BBC Two
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown
Documentary • CNN
Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster
Documentary • Discovery
Live Aid at 40: When Rock’N’Roll Took On the World
Documentary • BBC & CNN
Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight
Documentary • BBC, CNN
Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103
Documentary • CNN
The Future with Hannah Fry
Documentary • Bloomberg
Commando Britain’s Ocean Warriors
Documentary • BBC Two
India 1947: Partition In Colour
Documentary • Channel 4
Ian Wright: Home Truths
Documentary • BBC One
John Le Carre: A Life Unmasked
Documentary • Channel 4
Emmylou Harris: From A Deeper Well
Documentary • BBC Four
1959: The Year That Changed Jazz
Documentary • BBC Four
Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown
Documentary • National Geographic UK / CNN

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