Editor Aaron Tompkins Joins The Den as a Partner

Women-owned, bicoastal edit house The Den is thrilled to welcome Aaron Tompkins to their roster of talented editors. Aaron, who is based in NYC, is joining as a partner.

Aaron Tompkins fell in love with editing while watching hip-hop videos as a kid in the ‘90s. After having the distinction of being one of two students in his high school’s film class, Aaron went on to study film and graphic design at the University of Arizona. During the summers, he honed his skills at Silvercup Studios in NYC, on HBO megahits including ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Sex in the City.’

As an editor, Aaron enjoys working across all genres – from comedy to more fast-paced visual pieces. He has worked on Emmy and Lion-winning global ad campaigns for renowned brands like Google, Budweiser, Nike, and many more throughout his career. In addition to commercial work, Aaron has also worked on long-form Netflix documentaries. 

Captivating. Rhythmic. Immersive. Aaron’s edits draw the viewer into the film’s emotional core, holding the viewer’s attention from the first frame to the last. In Lauren Sick’s atmospheric short film for Ford out of Wieden+Kennedy, the film transports the viewer to the driver’s seat as their new Raptor R navigates the nighttime desert landscape with pulse-racing footage and edgy cinematic imagery. Visceral, raw, and evocative - with a hint of insidiousness thrumming just below the surface – the edit lures the viewer closer to danger before lashing out once more. 

Christjan Jordan, co-founder/editor at The Den said “Along with being one of the nicest people I know, Aaron has an amazingly versatile style that you see in his editing. His ability to shift between any genre – whether enthralling and emotional storytelling or dynamic, stylised work – shows his tremendous level of craft. He is a fantastic addition to our team.”

“The Den has an incredibly talented group of editors that excel in a wide range of genres,” said Aaron. “I had already had the pleasure of working with Christjan before, so it is nice to have the chance to work alongside him again. I also really like how The Den has such a creative and collaborative way of working, so I’m just happy to be a part of their very talented team.”