Hi, I'm John R. Lewis, a Austin Texas-based production professional with over 15 years of experience building and directing content for TV, film, and digital platforms. I own and operate Lewis Communications, providing end-to-end production services including cinematography, editing, drone work, lighting, and sound. I specialize in visual storytelling, documentaries,YouTube commercials and work closely with clients to craft campaigns that engage diverse audiences. Outside of client projects, I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new technologies, and telling authentic stories through vivid visuals. My approach blends hands-on shooting with sharp post-production to deliver polished, on-brand content that resonates and performs.

John R. Lewis

Hi, I'm John R. Lewis, a Austin Texas-based production professional with over 15 years of experience building and directing content for TV, film, and digital platforms. I own and operate Lewis Communications, providing end-to-end production services including cinematography, editing, drone work, lighting, and sound. I specialize in visual storytelling, documentaries,YouTube commercials and work closely with clients to craft campaigns that engage diverse audiences. Outside of client projects, I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new technologies, and telling authentic stories through vivid visuals. My approach blends hands-on shooting with sharp post-production to deliver polished, on-brand content that resonates and performs.

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Hi, I’m John R. Lewis, a Austin Texas-based production professional with over 15 years of experience building and directing content for TV, film, and digital platforms. I own and operate Lewis Communications, providing end-to-end production services including cinematography, editing, drone work, lighting, and sound. I specialize in visual storytelling, documentaries,YouTube commercials and work closely with clients to craft campaigns that engage diverse audiences. Outside of client projects, I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new technologies, and telling authentic stories through vivid visuals. My approach blends hands-on shooting with sharp post-production to deliver polished, on-brand content that resonates and performs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / CEO at Lewis Communications
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2025
Founded and operates Lewis Communications; oversees production, manages teams of editors and film crews; coordinates with clients for advertising campaigns across television, YouTube, print and mail; serves as director of photography, cinematographer, drone operator, camera operator, lighting technician and audio technician; produced over 120 YouTube commercials and led end-to-end production for diverse campaigns.
Account Executive / Broadcast Producer at Heinrich & Bullard Marketing
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Managed and produced commercials and web presentations for clients; coordinated with clients for direct mail, print, newspaper and magazines.
Camera Operator at Steve Harvey Show
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Camera Operator for the Steve Harvey Show; contributed to the 1440 Fitness segment.
Director of Photography at Barilla Pasta — Chef Profile (Sasha Grumman)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Director of Photography / Cinematography for Barilla Pasta chef profile; project for an international competition.
Producer / Director / Editor at Frontier Tastes and Tales
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Produced, filmed and directed 14 episodes of a Food/Travel Show for Discovery Channel.
Producer / Editor at Risky Biscuits (Sizzle Reel)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Produced, filmed and edited a sizzle reel for the reality show Risky Biscuits.
Producer / Editor at KFVE / Palama Settlement (Documentary)
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Produced, filmed and edited the documentary Palama Settlement which aired on KFVE in April 2012.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Hawaii
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

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Industry Experience

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