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John Orfanopoulos

  • Editor
  • Producer
  • Visual Effects
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John Orfanopoulos is an acclaimed editor, producer, and creative leader with over 20 years of experience shaping award-winning storytelling across sports and entertainment. A ten-time Emmy Award winner with 24 nominations, he has established himself as a visionary in post-production, renowned for his ability to craft emotionally compelling narratives, lead high-performing creative teams, and drive innovation in editorial strategy.

As the Senior Producer and Lead Editor of NFL 360, John has played a pivotal role in transforming the series into one of the most decorated sports documentary programs.

John's expertise extends beyond visual storytelling, earning recognition in music direction and sound design. His ability to seamlessly integrate sound, music, and editing into a cohesive narrative has set a new standard for immersive sports documentaries.
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 12 nominations total

    Known for

    NFL 360 (2017)
    NFL 360
    TV Mini Series
    • Editor
    Lakers Top Tens (2013)
    Lakers Top Tens
    TV Series
    • Editor
    NFL 360: Who If Not Us (2022)
    NFL 360: Who If Not Us
    8.7
    • Editor
    • 2022
    NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba (2020)
    NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba
    Short
    • Editor
    • 2020

    Credits

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    Editor



    • Scott Fujita in 9066 Scott Fujita: Fear, Football and the Theft of Freedom. (2025)
      9066 Scott Fujita: Fear, Football and the Theft of Freedom.
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2025
    • NFL 360: Resilience (2023)
      NFL 360: Resilience
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Heroes (2023)
      NFL 360: Heroes
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Gone (2023)
      NFL 360: Gone
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Still Here (2023)
      NFL 360: Still Here
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Family (2023)
      NFL 360: Family
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Leaving A Legacy (2023)
      NFL 360: Leaving A Legacy
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360 (2017)
      NFL 360
      TV Mini Series
      • lead editor
      • 2017–2023
    • NFL 360: Purpose (2023)
      NFL 360: Purpose
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: The Flyest Ever (2023)
      NFL 360: The Flyest Ever
      • Editor
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Who If Not Us (2022)
      NFL 360: Who If Not Us
      8.7
      • Editor
      • 2022
    • NFL 360: 22 (2022)
      NFL 360: 22
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2022
    • NFL 360: Alone
      TV Special
      • Editor
      • 2021
    • NFL 360: Kwity (2021)
      NFL 360: Kwity
      TV Special
      • Editor
      • 2021
    • NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba (2020)
      NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2020

    Producer



    • Scott Fujita in 9066 Scott Fujita: Fear, Football and the Theft of Freedom. (2025)
      9066 Scott Fujita: Fear, Football and the Theft of Freedom.
      Short
      • producer
      • 2025
    • NFL 360: Resilience (2023)
      NFL 360: Resilience
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Ikigai (2023)
      NFL 360: Ikigai
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Heroes (2023)
      NFL 360: Heroes
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Gone (2023)
      NFL 360: Gone
      Short
      • Senior Producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Still Here (2023)
      NFL 360: Still Here
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Family (2023)
      NFL 360: Family
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Miracle (2023)
      NFL 360: Miracle
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Leaving A Legacy (2023)
      NFL 360: Leaving A Legacy
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360 (2017)
      NFL 360
      TV Mini Series
      • Senior Producer
      • senior producer
      • producer
      • 2018–2023
    • NFL 360: Purpose (2023)
      NFL 360: Purpose
      Short
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: The Flyest Ever (2023)
      NFL 360: The Flyest Ever
      • sr. producer
      • 2023
    • NFL 360: Who If Not Us (2022)
      NFL 360: Who If Not Us
      8.7
      • senior producer
      • 2022
    • NFL 360: 22 (2022)
      NFL 360: 22
      Short
      • senior producer
      • 2022
    • NFL 360: Alone
      TV Special
      • creative producer
      • 2021

    Visual Effects



    • Showdown: Air Combat (2008)
      Showdown: Air Combat
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • motion graphics artist
      • 2008
    • Beer Nutz (2006)
      Beer Nutz
      6.7
      TV Series
      • motion graphics artist
      • 2006
    • Biography (1987)
      Biography
      7.7
      TV Series
      • motion graphics artist
      • motion graphics designer
      • motion graphics ...
      • 2004–2006
    • Travel Detective
      TV Movie
      • digital artist
      • 2003

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      • NFL360
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      John was the first to direct, edit, and produce an A&E Biography without narration, a storytelling approach that relied solely on cinematic visuals and immersive sound design. He later brought this innovative style to the Emmy-winning NFL 360 documentary series, redefining how sports stories are told with depth, emotion, and authenticity.
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      • Johnny O

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