I’m a filmmaker and multi-hyphenate creator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I tell stories through film, video, and visual effects, wearing many hats from writer and director to producer and editor. I’ve led teams on everything from branded content to short films, turning ambitious ideas into work that’s engaging, on budget, and delivered on time. I thrive on collaboration, value feedback, and love turning complex concepts into clear, compelling visuals. Whether I’m building a crew from scratch, working with international teams, or managing client relationships, I’m driven to get great results and help others succeed along the way.

Ethan Geiger

I’m a filmmaker and multi-hyphenate creator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I tell stories through film, video, and visual effects, wearing many hats from writer and director to producer and editor. I’ve led teams on everything from branded content to short films, turning ambitious ideas into work that’s engaging, on budget, and delivered on time. I thrive on collaboration, value feedback, and love turning complex concepts into clear, compelling visuals. Whether I’m building a crew from scratch, working with international teams, or managing client relationships, I’m driven to get great results and help others succeed along the way.

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I’m a filmmaker and multi-hyphenate creator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I tell stories through film, video, and visual effects, wearing many hats from writer and director to producer and editor. I’ve led teams on everything from branded content to short films, turning ambitious ideas into work that’s engaging, on budget, and delivered on time.

I thrive on collaboration, value feedback, and love turning complex concepts into clear, compelling visuals. Whether I’m building a crew from scratch, working with international teams, or managing client relationships, I’m driven to get great results and help others succeed along the way.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Producer at Random Name Productions
November 1, 2023 - Present
Produced and directed award-winning narrative and documentary films on limited budgets. Managed crews of over 50 people across pre-production, production, and post-production stages. Oversaw budgets, timelines, and maintained crew morale during fast-paced shoots. Experienced with industry-standard workflows throughout production processes.
Owner/Videographer at Ethan Geiger Film
November 1, 2023 - Present
Produced branded content for clients including Nike, Syngenta, and Paramount Pictures. Delivered polished edits based on client feedback with fast turnaround times. Maintained a perfect five-star review record. Managed client relationships and project management independently.
Videographer at University of Colorado Boulder College of Arts and Sciences
August 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Created promotional materials and documentaries for prospective and current students. Pitched video ideas, wrote scripts, storyboarded, coordinated shoots, edited footage, and delivered high-quality final products. Worked closely with the marketing team while maintaining brand identity and attention to detail.
Student Videography Intern at University of Colorado Boulder
September 1, 2022 - August 18, 2025
Focused on telling compelling stories involving college student challenges through writing, shooting B-roll, interviewing, editing, motion graphics, and visual effects. Required strong collaboration and communication skills to succeed.
Director of the Audio Visual Department at Hindsight Journal
August 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Led the audio-visual department, creating content for the journal and facilitating clear communication between department heads. Developed promotional visual materials and managed video production tasks.
Camera Operator at Brave Little Films
August 31, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Served as second unit cinematographer, traveling throughout Vermont to record B-roll for a feature documentary about noise pollution. Contributed to a successful film showcasing cinematography skills.
Delivery Driver at DoorDash
August 31, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Delivered food while managing customer and restaurant relationships. Ensured timely service and maintained a high standard for customer satisfaction, achieving a 4.9-star rating and Top Dasher status.
Ski Instructor at Mad River Glen
March 31, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Taught skiing to children ages 4-8, requiring patience, determination, and concentration in challenging weather. Developed motivation and teaching skills throughout five ski seasons.
Trail Crew at National Park Service, Acadia National Park
August 31, 2019 - August 18, 2025
Constructed and maintained trails involving physically demanding labor. Contributed to long-lasting infrastructure projects in a natural park environment.
Owner/Producer at Random Name Productions
November 1, 2023 - Present
Produced and directed award-winning narrative and documentary short films on limited budgets. Managed large crews of 51 people across all production stages and handled budgets, timelines, and morale during fast-paced, high-pressure shoots.
Owner/Videographer at Ethan Geiger Film
August 1, 2021 - Present
Produced branded content for clients such as Nike, Syngenta, and Paramount. Delivered polished video edits with fast turnarounds while independently handling client relationships and project management. Maintained a perfect five-star client review rating.
Videographer at University of Colorado Boulder, College of Arts and Sciences
September 1, 2022 - Present
Created engaging promotional and documentary videos targeted at prospective and current students. Responsible for pitching ideas, storyboarding, coordinating production, shooting, editing, motion graphics, and visual effects. Worked as part of a larger marketing team while maintaining brand identity standards.
Student Videography Intern at University of Colorado Boulder, College of Arts and Sciences
September 1, 2022 - August 18, 2025
Focused on storytelling that highlighted college student challenges. Responsibilities included writing, storyboarding, shooting B-roll footage, interviewing, editing, motion graphics, and VFX work. Developed collaboration and communication skills in a team environment.
Director of the Audio Visual Department at Hindsight Journal
August 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Led the A/V department creating content for the journal. Ensured clear communication among department heads and staff to produce quality promotional and documentary materials.
A/V Staff at Hindsight Journal
June 1, 2022 - August 18, 2025
Created promotional video material, primarily focusing on gathering footage and video editing for the journal.
Camera Operator at Brave Little Films
August 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Worked as second unit cinematographer for a feature documentary on noise pollution in Vermont. Traveled across the state to record B-roll footage used in the documentary's successful release.
Delivery Driver at DoorDash
August 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Provided customer service while delivering food orders timely and accurately. Maintained high customer ratings and mediated order errors between customers and restaurants.
Ski Instructor at Mad River Glen
March 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Taught children ages 4-8 how to ski across five winter seasons, requiring patience, determination, and focus to motivate young learners in a challenging outdoor environment.
Trail Crew Member at National Park Service (Acadia National Park)
August 1, 2019 - August 18, 2025
Engaged in physically demanding work building and maintaining hiking trails and infrastructure in Acadia National Park, contributing to projects expected to last 150 years.
Owner/Producer at Random Name Productions
November 1, 2023 - Present
Owner and producer of a production company specializing in high-production-value short films on limited budgets. Responsible for managing large production teams of over 50 people, editing films and TV episodes, collaborating with post-production teams, handling VFX integration, overseeing budgets, timelines, and morale, and delivering visually appealing and meaningful narratives within fast-paced environments.
Videographer at University of Colorado Boulder College of Arts and Sciences
August 31, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Create promotional materials and documentaries for prospective and current students. Responsible for pitching video ideas, writing, storyboarding, coordinating, shooting, editing, and delivering high-quality video content. Work requires clear and persistent communication while managing multiple projects daily and aligning with brand identity.
Student Videography Intern at University of Colorado Boulder
September 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Focused on telling compelling stories about college students' challenges through writing, storyboarding, shooting B-roll, interviewing, editing, motion graphics, and visual effects. Thrived by utilizing collaboration and communication skills and producing engaging content.
Owner/Videographer at Ethan Geiger Film
August 1, 2021 - Present
Produced branded content for clients including Nike, Syngenta, and Paramount. Managed client relationships and projects independently, delivering polished edits with fast turnaround times. Created a wide variety of video types including branded documentaries, interviews, demo reels, and testimonials, maintaining a perfect five-star review.
Director of the Audio Visual Department at Hindsight Journal
August 31, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Led the A/V department by generating content and establishing clear communication with department heads. Coordinated efforts to produce high-quality promotional materials and videos for the journal.
Camera Operator at Brave Little Films
August 31, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Worked as a second unit cinematographer traveling around Vermont to record B-roll for a documentary film addressing noise pollution. The project was successful and showcased my cinematography skills.
Delivery Driver at DoorDash
August 31, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Delivered food orders, frequently mediating with customers about order inaccuracies caused by restaurants. Managed customer expectations and upheld service quality to maintain a high rating, finishing tenure as a Top Dasher with a 4.9-star rating.
Ski Instructor at Mad River Glen
March 31, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Taught skiing to children aged 4-8 over five seasons. Developed patience, determination, and motivational skills while ensuring the safety and progress of my students in challenging weather conditions.
Trail Crew Worker at National Park Service
August 31, 2019 - August 21, 2025
Built and maintained trails, moving rocks and tools through mountainous terrain at Acadia National Park during the summer season. Contributed to long-lasting park infrastructure.
Videographer at University of Colorado Boulder (College of Arts and Sciences)
September 1, 2022 - Present
Creates promotional material and documentaries; pitches video ideas, writes, storyboards, coordinates shoots, edits, and delivers final products; collaborates within a marketing team and maintains brand consistency.
Student Videography Intern at University of Colorado Boulder
November 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Tells compelling stories about the challenges college students face; responsibilities include writing, storyboarding, shooting B-roll, interviewing subjects, editing, motion graphics, and VFX.
Videographer at Ethan Geiger Film
August 1, 2021 - Present
Creates branded content for clients including Nike, Syngenta, and Paramount; delivers polished edits based on client feedback with fast turnarounds; manages client relationships and project management.
Director of the Audio Visual Department at Hindsight Journal
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Develops and creates content for the journal; ensures clear communication between department heads and the A/V department; oversees A/V production.
Ski Instructor at Mad River Glen
November 1, 2015 - March 31, 2021
Taught skiing to children aged 4-8; developed patience, motivation, and consistency across a season-long teaching program.
Trail Crew at National Park Service
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Built trails in Acadia National Park; physically demanding work contributing to a multi-month project with long-term impact.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at University of Colorado Boulder
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema Production with a minor in Creative Writing at University of Colorado Boulder
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at University of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Minor in Creative Writing at University of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at University of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

DaVinci Resolve Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other