Finian is an Emmy Award winning Television & Film Editor. His most recent position was Supervising Producer of The Bachelor Franchise on ABC. He has 20 years experience editing and producing Television,Trailers and Documentary Films.

The Bachelor Franchise

2015 – 2021

2004 – 2010

Supervising Producer & Editor:

The Bachelor, The Bachelorette & Bachelor in Paradise

Working as a creative lead, I managed a staff of 15 editors & producers. In addition to creative direction, I was in charge of recruiting, hiring, training & maintaining my entire staff. I worked directly with ABC, The Executive Producers & Mike Fleiss.

Responsibilities include: Finishing editor, supervising a team of editors, working with music composers & overseeing mix. I developed the current format & style of The Bachelor Supertease, well known as one of the best on television.

I was also a creative lead on all new series & spinoffs including:

The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart, More to Love, The Cougar, The Bachelor Winter Games, The Greatest Seasons - Ever, The Proposal and Bachelor Pad

 

Reality Television Editor

2001 – 2021

Working as an Editor since the early days of Reality Television, my credits include:

The Voice, NBC (5 seasons) 2013-2015 & 2021

The Amazing Race, The Apprentice, Martha Stewart, Hell’s Kitchen, Run’s House, Life Of Ryan, My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss and many, many more.

 

Trailer Editor - MOCEAN

2011– 2013

2 years experience editing movie trailers and TV promos at MOCEAN (a high end trailer house). Highlights include working directly with Dave Grohl editing the trailer for his documentary Sound City. As well as winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Promo.

Documentary Films

As a cinephile, my true passion is Documentary Features. I’ve been lucky enough to help edit a few.

Supervillian: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine - Showtime 2021

Good Bless Ozzy Osbourne - Showtime 2011

HBO First Look: - 2005 - 2007

 

Examples of My Work