About Jason Kothmann

I’m a Los Angeles-based video editor with over 20 years of experience, currently focused on true crime and documentary storytelling. Most recently, I’ve cut for Very Scary People and the upcoming Very Scary Lovers pilot for Max and Investigation Discovery—projects built on atmosphere, pacing, and emotional tension. My work leans into the shadows, threading narrative clarity through complex timelines and raw subject matter.

Whether shaping a cold open that grips in under a minute or building seamless transitions between scenes, I cut with intent. I know how to hold back when a moment needs silence—and how to hit hard when the story turns. I bring that same clarity to the post process: delivering clean assemblies, finishing tight, and keeping it calm under pressure.

My credits also include long-running series like The Dead Files, independent docs still in production, and recent campaigns for Sony Pictures. I’ve worked with major networks, boutique teams, and festival crews—always with the same goal: serve the story.

I bring creative precision, full-spectrum post-production strength, and a steady presence in the edit bay. If you’re building something real, intense, and story-driven, let’s make it sharp. Let’s cut something that leaves a mark.


Work Examples