Will Bretz is an Editor/Producer/Director based in Philadelphia who also works remotely. He started at NFL Films in 2016, winning an Emmy as an Associate Producer on Hard Knocks (HBO) in 2017. Since then he has worked on dozens of network television series, documentaries, and unscripted reality shows such as: Once upon a time in Queens (ESPN 30 for 30), Snack vs. Chef (Netflix), High Hopes (Hulu), Chefs vs. Wild (Hulu), Super Maximum Retro Show (Hulu) and House on Fire (WOW).

Most recently, Will was the Seasonal Feature Editor for NFL Network’s GameDay Morning show. He edited dozens of features - from player interviews to historical stadium pieces to travel vlogs and more. His pieces feature host talent such as Rich Eisen, Kyle Brandt, Kurt Warner, Gerald McCoy, and Emmy award winner Andrea Kremer. They also starred players such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Caleb Williams, and Superbowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.

As a freelancer, he has also worked on weddings, concerts, music videos, comedy shows, mini-docs, behind-the scenes, marketing, and social media. He enjoys taking projects from start to finish, solo or on a team, and delivering content that is detailed, impactful, and enjoyable to watch over and over again.

Credits:

NFL Films/NFL Network (Feature Editor)

  • Superbowl LX Interviews with Seattle Seahawks Kenneth Walker III, Rashid Shaheed, Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Coach Mike Macdonald (with Rich Eisen)

  • Superbowl LX QB - Coach Connection Interview with Drew Brees, Steve Young, and Ron Rivera (with Andrea Kremer)

  • Regular Season Interviews with Caleb Williams and Daniel Jones (with Kyle Brandy), Lavonte David (with Gerald McCoy), and Kyren Williams

  • Jayden Daniels Hometown Hero feature

  • Historical Stadium features for Madrid and Berlin prior to international NFL games

  • Germany Travel Vlog featuring Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Kenny Moore II

  • Walter Payton MOTY award video featuring Brittney Payton (Daughter of Walter Payton)

  • Kyle Brandt QB Interviews teaser featuring Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, and Daniel Jones

ITV America Studios (Lead Assistant Editor)

  • Once Upon a Time in Queens, 2021, Lead Assistant Editor, ESPN 30 for 30

  • Snack vs Chef, 2022, Lead Assistant Editor, Netflix

  • Chefs vs Wild, 2022, Lead Assistant Editor, Hulu

  • Escaping Twin Flames, 2023, Assistant Editor, Netflix

  • Exposing Parchman, 2023, Assistant Editor, A&E

  • Super Maximum Retro Show, 2023, Assistant Editor, ViceTV and Hulu

  • Going Home with Tyler Cameron, 2024, Assistant Editor, Amazon Prime

  • Killer Cakes, 2024, Assistant Editor, Amazon Prime

  • House on Fire, 2024, Lead Assistant Editor, WOW

  • High Hopes, 2024, Lead Assistant Editor, Hulu

Hock Films (Assistant Editor)

  • The Dominican Dream, 2019, Assistant Editor, ESPN 30 for 30

  • The Class That Saved Coach K, 2019, Assistant Editor, ESPN/ACC Network

  • Benedict Men, 2020, Lead Assistant Editor and Associate Producer, Quibi

    • (Nominated for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction)

NFL Films (Associate Producer, Editor, Director)

  • 2015 All or Nothing: A Season with the Arizona Cardinals, Associate Producer, Amazon Prime

  • 2016 All or Nothing: A Season with the Los Angeles Rams, Associate Producer, Amazon Prime

  • 2017 NFL Films Presents Cleveland Browns Seasonal Recap, Producer/Editor, NFL Network

  • 2017 Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Associate Producer, HBO

    • (Emmy Winner, Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary)

  • 2017 Super Bowl LII, Associate Producer, NFL Network

  • 2018 Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cleveland Browns, Associate Producer, HBO