Intro

Hi, I’m a freelance film and TV editor working in the Toronto area.

Over the past few decades I’ve worked primarily in documentary, and have had the good fortune to cut a number of award-winning films, including:

Nadine Valcin’s Johanne, tout simplement, (Outstanding Feature Film, Reelworld Film Festival); Sean Stiller’s Returning Home (Best Canadian Documentary, Vancouver FF); Jason O’Hara’s State of Exception, (Magnus Isacsson Social Justice Award, RIDM); Min Sook Lee’s El Contrato  (nominated for Best Social / Political Gemini); Kevin McMahon’s Stolen Spirits of Haida Gwaii  (Gemini Award for Best History Doc);  Laura Paglin’s Facing Forward (Crystal Heart Award), and many other outstanding films.

Katharine Asals is an editor who carries a deep understanding of the human story.  She has an exquisite appreciation for the balance of voice, and is a passionate artist who works alongside you to discover the story and spirit of your film.

~ Min Sook Lee, director

Given my experience in documentary, I’ve also worked on many non-fiction television series, and was lead editor on Food Network’s popular show The Opener, a complex verité-based doc series with a large shooting ratio –

The Opener…required an editor with great judgement, patience, experience, and…the ability to find story in disparate material. Katharine always rose to this challenge with grace.

~ Daniel Gelfant, producer

For a more complete list of projects I’ve worked on, have a look over here,

and for a few samples of work, please have a look here.

And any questions –

kataasals@gmail.com