Charles is an accomplished motion picture editor, television producer and an award-winning multimedia creative.  He began his career in Hollywood cutting his teeth as an independent producer-director-editor crafting music videos and agency films before terms like “content” and “brand film” were popular.  Charles’ accolades include a Best Editing Award for cutting The Luminaries inspired music video entitled “Peace” at the fifth annual Elevate Film Festival which challenged international filmmakers to create works of social and environmental importance.  A bronze Telly Award for his work as director-editor on Singha’s digital series “Transportraits” for ad agency Gertrude, Inc. Charles’ television credits include multiple seasons of FOX network’s hit series “9-1-1” and “9-1-1 Lone Star” (Ryan Murphy Television) and unscripted/documentary series for Showtime, Discovery, NatGeo and VH1. Charles executive produced and directed MTV’s multi-camera rap-battle competition series entitled: “1 World Hip Hop Championship”.  Charles is an active member of the industry’s most prestigious organizations advancing the craft of picture editing and promoting diversity and inclusion across the film and television industry. Charles proudly served two tours in the United States Navy during the Persian Gulf Wars’ “Desert Shield” and “Desert Storm” operations. Charles was born in Chicago, raised between Chicago and Minneapolis and currently resides in Los Angeles.

Affiliations:
American Cinema Editors (A.C.E.)
Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE #700)
African American Steering Committee
Diversity Mentorship Group