Douglas Crise

Douglas Crise, born May ’61 in the small town of Smithton, Pennsylvania, is one of those editors whose fingerprints are all over some seriously gripping stuff, even if you don’t see his name splashed across billboards. He’s got this knack for slicing up footage and piecing it back together in a way that just punches you right in the gut—like, you’re there, living it. If you caught “Gold” back in 2016, you probably remember how the tension just hung in the air, thick enough to choke on. That’s Douglas, quietly working his magic behind the scenes, making sure every frame serves the story. Then there’s “Dopesick” from 2021, a series that digs deep into America’s opioid crisis. Editing something so raw and real isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but Crise dives in headfirst, unafraid to wrestle with the ugly parts. He knows how to keep the pace relentless without ever losing the thread. It’s that kind of storytelling—messy, honest, and pulsing with life—that makes you sit up and pay attention. Coming up, he’s got his hands on “The Alto Knights” (slated for 2025), swinging from gritty crime drama to whatever curveballs the script throws at him. The dude’s range is no joke. Whether he’s working on small indie flicks or big-name projects, Douglas brings this relentless curiosity and work ethic that makes him stand out. And yeah, he’s dabbled in acting too, just to keep things interesting. Bottom line? He’s the kind of editor who makes stories stick with you long after the credits roll.