I began my career in film making from the bottom, sorting mail and getting coffee at a TV production and distribution company. After many years of exploring the various positions in film and Television production, I was offered the opportunity to teach Cinematography and Editing. Teaching for ten years expanded my skills by sharing and reflecting on the hurdles and successes of the production process with my students. Also, in the last fifteen years I have been planning, shooting and editing corporate videos for instructional internal use, B2B advertising, and social media distribution. I have extensive experience working with commercial HVAC companies and have been involved in a variety of production roles including freelance commercial and theatrical production, directing, producing, and cinematography of short films.

Ryan Mackinney

I began my career in film making from the bottom, sorting mail and getting coffee at a TV production and distribution company. After many years of exploring the various positions in film and Television production, I was offered the opportunity to teach Cinematography and Editing. Teaching for ten years expanded my skills by sharing and reflecting on the hurdles and successes of the production process with my students. Also, in the last fifteen years I have been planning, shooting and editing corporate videos for instructional internal use, B2B advertising, and social media distribution. I have extensive experience working with commercial HVAC companies and have been involved in a variety of production roles including freelance commercial and theatrical production, directing, producing, and cinematography of short films.

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I began my career in film making from the bottom, sorting mail and getting coffee at a TV production and distribution company. After many years of exploring the various positions in film and Television production, I was offered the opportunity to teach Cinematography and Editing. Teaching for ten years expanded my skills by sharing and reflecting on the hurdles and successes of the production process with my students.

Also, in the last fifteen years I have been planning, shooting and editing corporate videos for instructional internal use, B2B advertising, and social media distribution. I have extensive experience working with commercial HVAC companies and have been involved in a variety of production roles including freelance commercial and theatrical production, directing, producing, and cinematography of short films.

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Work Experience

Editor - Cinematographer at ACS
January 1, 2007 - Present
Producer of short videos for ACS, a commercial HVAC company located in Southern California. Videos are used for marketing and internal training.
Cinematography - Editor Instructor at College of the Canyons
December 31, 2019 - August 14, 2025
Taught two courses in Cinematography and one in Editing within the Film Program. This experience provided an exceptional opportunity to explore, share, and learn the inner workings of the filmmaking process, extending over twenty five years of knowledge through collaboration with students.
Camera OP - Camera Assistant - Editor - DIT at Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Experience includes commercial and theatrical production across various roles including camera operator, assistant, editor, and digital imaging technician.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Cinematography at CAL State University Northridge Film School
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Yoga Instructor
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Other