Film editor

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kaylee Kim is a Korean-American editor dedicated to shaping raw footage into powerful, character-driven narratives. She holds a BFA from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and is a Handy Foundation alum.

Bringing a cinematic eye and a human-centered approach to every project, her work spans short and feature-length documentaries, including Black Outside, which premiered on Prime Video and Apple TV and reached audiences worldwide. She has also collaborated with Patagonia, Spotify, and Hyundai, crafting visually rich, emotionally grounded films. Most recently, By Walking, a documentary she edited, screened at the Nashville Film Festival, reflecting her continued dedication to impactful storytelling.

As a documentary editor, Kaylee values collaboration and the balance between structure and discovery in the edit, pursuing projects that amplify underrepresented voices and reveal the humanity in everyday moments.