Phillip J. Bartell
- Known For
- Editing
- Born
- February 18, 1970 in Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
- Active Years
- 1996–2025 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Phillip John Bartell (also Phillip J. Bartell, Phillip Bartell).
Birthdate: February 18, 1970.
Birthplace: Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
Profession: American film editor, screenwriter, producer, and director.
Education: Graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 1992.
Location: Los Angeles-based filmmaker.
Known for/Credits:
Editing: Lilo & Stitch, To All The Boys I've Loved Before (Netflix), Bad Hair (horror satire), Dear White People (Netflix series, seasons one and two), Undertow (Sundance winner).
Writing: Written for film and TV.
Directing: Directed season two of Skam Austin.
Other credits mentioned: Eating Out (2004), Boy Culture (2006), Ira & Abby (2006), Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006), Save Me (2007).
Awards: Dear White People (2014 Special Jury Prize) at Sundance.
Phillip John Bartell is an American film editor, screenwriter, producer, and director born on February 18, 1970, in Quincy, Illinois. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago in 1992, he is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker. Bartell is known for his editing work on the Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before, the Netflix series Dear White People, and the horror satire Bad Hair. His editing credits also include the Sundance winner Undertow and Lilo & Stitch. He has written for film and television and directed the second season of Skam Austin. His filmography includes Eating Out
Career overview
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Name: Phillip John Bartell (also Phillip J. Bartell, Phillip Bartell).
Born: February 18, 1970, in Quincy, Illinois.
Education: Graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 1992.
Roles: American film editor, screenwriter, producer, and director.
Location: Los Angeles-based filmmaker.
Editing credits:
Lilo & Stitch [2]
To All The Boys I've Loved Before (Netflix hit) [2, 5]
Bad Hair (horror satire) [2]
Dear White People (Netflix series, seasons one & two) [2, 5]
Dear White People (2014 Special Jury Prize winner at Sundance) [2, 5]
Undertow (Sundance winner) [2, 5]
Other credits (for context, though focus is editing):
Writing: Film and TV [5].
Directing: Season two of Skam Austin [5].
Other films listed: Eating Out (2004), Boy Culture (2006), Ira & Abby (2006), Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006), Save Me (2007) [4].
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Phillip John Bartell is an American film editor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born on February 18, 1970, in Quincy, Illinois, he graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 1992. He is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker known for his work in editing.
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Bartell's editing credits include the Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before and the horror satire Bad Hair. He also edited seasons one and two of the Netflix series Dear White People. His editing work is associated with Sundance winners, including the 2014 Special Jury Prize winner Dear White People and Undertow. Additionally, he is credited as an editor for Lilo & Stitch.
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Beyond editing, Bartell has written for film and television and directed the second season of Skam Austin. His filmography includes titles such as Eating Out, Boy Culture, Ira & Abby, Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds, and Save Me.
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Phillip John Bartell is an American film editor, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born on February 18, 1970, in Quincy, Illinois, he graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 1992. He is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker whose professional work includes editing, writing for film and television, and directing the second season of Skam Austin.
In his career as an editor, Bartell has worked on several notable projects. His credits include the Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before and the horror satire Bad Hair. He also served as an editor for seasons one and two of the Netflix series Dear White People. His editing work is linked to Sundance winners, specifically the film Undertow and the 2014 Special Jury Prize winner Dear White People. Bartell is also credited as an editor for Lilo &
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Lilo & Stitch (2025) Editor
- Haunted Mansion (2023) Editor
- The Outwaters (2023) Thanks
- Bad Hair (2021) Editor
- What We Found (2020) Editor
- Fair Market Value (2019) Editor
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) Editor
- SKAM Austin (2018) Director
- Dear White People (2017) Editor
- Carrie Pilby (2017) Editor
- Warrior Road (2017) Editor
- Eyewitness (2017) Screenplay
- Dirty Lies (2016) Editor
- Miss You Already (2015) Editor
- Ana Maria in Novela Land (2015) Editor
- Dear White People (2014) Editor
- I Am Divine (2014) Editor
- G.B.F. (2014) Editor
- Chastity Bites (2013) Editor
- The Forest (2013) Editor
- Backwards (2012) Editor
- Eating Out: The Open Weekend (2011) Editor
- Eating Out: The Open Weekend (2011) Writer
- Eating Out: Drama Camp (2011) Writer
- The Green (2011) Editor
- Eating Out: All You Can Eat (2009) Writer
- Hollywood, je t'aime (2009) Editor
- Starz Inside: In the Gutter (2008) as Self
- Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008) Editor
- Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007) Staff Writer
- Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006) Director
- Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006) Writer
- Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006) Editor
- Ira & Abby (2006) Editor
- Serving Seconds: The Making of 'Eating Out 2' (2006) as Self
- Eating Out (2004) Associate Producer
- Eating Out (2004) Editor
- Boys Life 4 (2003)
- Boys Life 4 (2003) Director
- L.T.R. (2002) Writer
- L.T.R. (2002) Director
- Crush (2000) Director
- Crush (2000) Writer
- Psycho (1998) Assistant Editor
- Fugitive X: Innocent Target (1996)
- Exvallis Thanks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phillip J. Bartell best known for?
Phillip J. Bartell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lilo & Stitch (2025), Haunted Mansion (2023), The Outwaters (2023), What We Found (2020).
When and where was Phillip J. Bartell born?
Phillip J. Bartell was born on February 18, 1970 in Quincy, Illinois, U.S..
How many credits does Phillip J. Bartell have?
Phillip J. Bartell has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Phillip J. Bartell's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Boys Life 4 (2003) — aged about 33
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