Patrick McCabe is a highly skilled film editor with a natural passion for storytelling and technology. With more than 17 years of experience in drama and documentary cutting rooms, Patrick's approach to editing is that of a holistic collaborator. He sees the edit tools as a means to an end, and helps to steer the project to its full potential.

Patrick's work has gained recognition at Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR), Hot Docs (Toronto), Sydney Film Festival (SFF) and Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF); multiple nominations at the Australian Screen Editors Guild “Ellie” awards; and nominations and a win at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards.

Patrick's storytelling techniques and eye for the perfect cut have evolved across his body of work — a diverse array of scripted and unscripted long-form, short-form and multi-channel projects. His natural sense of rhythm is demonstrated through his history of songwriting and music production. He firmly believes in the power of editing as a provocation via the impeccable timing of picture and sound.

In 2018, Patrick established Portmanteau Pictures, a company focused on producing uniquely Australian stories for international audiences. Patrick’s debut feature film as producer, Flathead, is released in 2024.

pfmccabe@gmail.com
+61 (0) 411 155 623
420 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056

Patrick operates an offline edit suite at his studio in Brunswick, Victoria.

The studio features high-speed internet and a separate workroom for producers, directors or assistant editors.

The site includes off-street parking for cars and bicycles, and is accessible via public transport with train, tram and bus all close by.