Jim May

Biography

Jim May is an American film editor best known for his work on major Hollywood action, adventure, and fantasy films. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for crafting fast-paced, visually dynamic films, particularly those featuring extensive visual effects and large-scale action sequences.

May began his career in the film industry working in visual effects editorial during the early 1990s. He contributed to several high-profile productions and gained valuable experience working with visual effects teams before transitioning into film editing. His background in visual effects gave him a strong understanding of how to integrate complex CGI sequences into a cohesive cinematic story.

As an editor, May has worked on a wide range of successful films, including Van Helsing (2004), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Non-Stop (2014), Goosebumps (2015), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). He later served as co-editor of Rampage (2018), the action-adventure film starring Dwayne Johnson, helping shape the movie’s large-scale visual effects sequences and monster battles.

Throughout his career, May has collaborated with leading directors, producers, and visual effects artists, earning recognition for his ability to balance storytelling, action, and technical precision. His work has contributed to numerous commercially successful films and established him as one of Hollywood’s experienced editors in the blockbuster genre.