Geofrey Hildrew, ACE

Geofrey Hildrew, ACE, BFE, is an accomplished American film and television editor and director, widely recognized for his ability to craft compelling stories with intricate narratives, striking visuals, and richly developed characters.

He is best known for his collaborations with Eric Newman on the hit Netflix limited series True Story and Painkiller (directed by Peter Berg), both of which premiered at #1. Most recently, he completed work on The Bondsman (starring Kevin Bacon) for Amazon, as well as the FX/Hulu limited series American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez for Ryan Murphy—both debuting at #1 on their respective platforms.

Geofrey served as lead editor and director on all seven seasons of ABC’s #1 fantasy drama Once Upon a Time, helping to shape the series into a fan-favorite with global reach. He’s edited multiple pilots and series-premiere episodes, shaping the style and tone for entire series.

His versatility extends to feature films as well, having edited and executive produced Things Never Said (starring Shanola Hampton), in collaboration with writer/director Charles Murray. He also edited the thriller Careful What You Wish For (starring Nick Jonas), and re-teamed with Murray on Lionsgate’s The Devil You Know (starring Omar Epps).

A native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, Geofrey has a strong foundation in story and character. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from Columbia University and an M.F.A. in Film & Television Production from the University of Southern California. He began his career as a development intern at both the Steve Tisch Company and Martin Scorsese’s Cappa Productions, under the mentorship of producer Barbara DeFina.

Now based in Los Angeles, Geofrey is an active member of the American Cinema Editors (ACE), British Film Editors (BFE), the Directors Guild of America (DGA), and The Academy of Magical Arts (AMA). He currently serves as Co-Chair of ACE’s Membership Committee.