Hi, I'm Ryan M. Zimmer. I'm a cinematographer and creative director with 12+ years of producing high-end educational, documentary, and branded content for global audiences and leading organizations. I specialize in crafting cinematic visuals, scalable production pipelines, and collaborative storytelling that elevate brands and causes. As founder of Lowcountry Lens, I guide projects from concept to delivery, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships to deliver compelling results. My work ranges from boutique productions in Charleston to international educational campaigns, and I love turning ideas into engaging, accessible experiences.…

Ryan M. Zimmer

Hi, I'm Ryan M. Zimmer. I'm a cinematographer and creative director with 12+ years of producing high-end educational, documentary, and branded content for global audiences and leading organizations. I specialize in crafting cinematic visuals, scalable production pipelines, and collaborative storytelling that elevate brands and causes. As founder of Lowcountry Lens, I guide projects from concept to delivery, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships to deliver compelling results. My work ranges from boutique productions in Charleston to international educational campaigns, and I love turning ideas into engaging, accessible experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Ryan M. Zimmer. I’m a cinematographer and creative director with 12+ years of producing high-end educational, documentary, and branded content for global audiences and leading organizations. I specialize in crafting cinematic visuals, scalable production pipelines, and collaborative storytelling that elevate brands and causes.

As founder of Lowcountry Lens, I guide projects from concept to delivery, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships to deliver compelling results. My work ranges from boutique productions in Charleston to international educational campaigns, and I love turning ideas into engaging, accessible experiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Corporate Video
Expert
Video Advert
Intermediate
Photo
Intermediate
Script
Intermediate
Brand Identity
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder and Owner at Lowcountry Lens
July 1, 2024 - Present
Founded boutique cinematography and production company specializing in high-end commercial and educational content. Manage client relationships, creative direction, and production workflows from concept through delivery.
Creative Director - Video at MOD Institute (Continuing Education Center)
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Produced and directed MOD’s first online education expansion, supporting digital course launches that generated significant new revenue streams. Led launch campaigns and masterclasses for several inaugural product releases. Led and developed large multi-contractor workflows.
Senior Creative Producer at Overflow | Storytelling Agency
May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2023
Directed narrative campaigns and visual storytelling for major social initiatives and nonprofit organizations. Led multi-disciplinary creative teams across video, animation, and digital content. Produced large-scale documentary and campaign content reaching global audiences.
Creative Producer at Overflow | Storytelling Agency
May 1, 2016 - March 31, 2021
Assisted in the development and proposal of client content and production strategies. Planned, managed, and executed full-scope content production including cinematography, lighting design, sound, editing, and motion graphics.
Founder and Owner at Pea and Carrot Productions
July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019
Produced cinematic wedding films and commercial lifestyle content for clients across the Kansas City region.
Assistant Director at Project MFG
March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Clash of Trades (Episodic YouTube Series).
Director of Photography at CAPS Network
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Where Students Lead (Feature Documentary).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (Concentration in Media Studies) at State University of New York College at Oneonta
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services