Hi, I’m Rian. I was born in Portland, Oregon but have lived and traveled around the world. For as long as can remember, I have wanted to tell stories through art but it wasn’t until high school that I began to take my passion for camerawork and writing seriously. Since then, I’ve worked to hone my craft and collect experiences, including trips to South Africa and Cuba to study the art of photography. I’m studying Cinematography and Screenwriting at Savannah College of Art and Design and will graduate in May. After visiting over 30 countries and defining my approach and artistic voice, I realized that I want my work to tell stories about the subject (fictional or non-fictional) but also to to inspire others to express themselves in ways that feel authentic and true.

Rian Kelley

Hi, I’m Rian. I was born in Portland, Oregon but have lived and traveled around the world. For as long as can remember, I have wanted to tell stories through art but it wasn’t until high school that I began to take my passion for camerawork and writing seriously. Since then, I’ve worked to hone my craft and collect experiences, including trips to South Africa and Cuba to study the art of photography. I’m studying Cinematography and Screenwriting at Savannah College of Art and Design and will graduate in May. After visiting over 30 countries and defining my approach and artistic voice, I realized that I want my work to tell stories about the subject (fictional or non-fictional) but also to to inspire others to express themselves in ways that feel authentic and true.

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Hi, I’m Rian. I was born in Portland, Oregon but have lived and traveled around the world. For as long as can remember, I have wanted to tell stories through art but it wasn’t until high school that I began to take my passion for camerawork and writing seriously. Since then, I’ve worked to hone my craft and collect experiences, including trips to South Africa and Cuba to study the art of photography. I’m studying Cinematography and Screenwriting at Savannah College of Art and Design and will graduate in May.

After visiting over 30 countries and defining my approach and artistic voice, I realized that I want my work to tell stories about the subject (fictional or non-fictional) but also to to inspire others to express themselves in ways that feel authentic and true.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Wedding Videographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
March 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Filmed the entire wedding day with multiple cameras to capture the full event; edited two different final versions in under a week; communicated with the couple to understand their vision, preferences, and scheduling for the day.
Assistant Editor at The Everyday Alpha Podcast
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Created assembly cuts for editors to prioritize the rough and final cuts; compiled and edited clips and best moments of an episode to support teasers and highlights.
Camera Team & Grip at Spellers - Documentary Series
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Assisted in assembling and mounting the camera for the DP; built multiple lighting setups quickly and safely when the gaffer needed assistance; staged interview takes to aid editors in organizing their folders.
Director at Heroes of the Endangered - Short Documentary
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Led an entire production team through all phases of the film with consistent communication and collaboration; maintained a safe and healthy on-set environment for crew and talent.
Director of Photography at When Silence Meets the Shore - Short Documentary
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Cinematography for penguins in their natural habitat; captured actions and patterns from a long distance; filmed the documentary in under a week and adapted to changing schedules to execute the plan.

Education

BFA Cum Laude in Film & Television, Minor in Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026
BFA Cum Laude in Film & Television, Minor in Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)
December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Google Suites
December 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026
First Aid/ CPR Certified
December 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026
Adobe Certified (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)
December 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026
First Aid & CPR Certified
December 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other