Why @_pukatz_ is THE movie editor

He makes it look effortless: the swift deflections, the sharp punches, and the gear shifts landing right on beat. Then comes a clip of Will Smith saying “that chick crazy”, perfectly overlaid with the Ye’s lyric “that s*** crazy” – so seamless a splice you would think Smith really said it.

This TikTok edit, captioned “LET’S RACE,” is one of tens by the self-taught film editor Pukatz that have amassed millions of views and likes.

His work flawlessly pieces together movie clips in a way that is addictive. Not a move, word, or transition is off beat, as if the music plays for him. It’s so ingenious that commenters can’t stop asking, “What are they feeding these movie editors?”

This past month, Pukatz secured his first commission with Sony to promote the now-released film “Caught Stealing,” a crime comedy inspired by Scorsese’s “After Hours.” He is part of the first wave of recreational TikTok editors commissioned by media companies for their internet-native style, a great accomplishment amongst the editing community.

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