Biography

After moving from Moscow to Baltimore and being adopted by an American family, Yuri found his passion for storytelling through film editing. He got his start by earning a Master's Degree in Film Editing from the American Film Institute.

He's cut over 9 short films throughout his time at AFI, edited and assistant edited on the several notable documentaries, television series, and independent features including "Swagger" from AppleTV+, Hulu's Mike Tyson mini-series, "Mike," and Amazon's spin-off series, "Bosch: Legacy."

Yuri's various credits since graduating in 2015 have showcased his versatility not just as a tech-savvy and innovative assistant editor, but also as a powerful storyteller whether on the front lines of editorial or behind-the-scenes VFX editor, sound designer, music editor and even graphic designer. He takes pride in offering a wide-range of skill-sets to always reach the strongest outcome in storytelling.

Today, Yuri continues to hone his skill-sets on unique projects that offer both creative and technical challenges, eager to learn at every step, and ultimately harness the power of storytelling in any visual medium to share his passions as creative, regardless of status. He believes honest and impactful storytelling is integral to not just his own personal growth but also to those who (like him) stories are a gateway to empathy and human connection.
- IMDb mini biography by: Yuri Butler