Ricardo Robinson

Head of Video Production at HQ Marine Corps Communication Directorate (Pentagon, Arlington VA)

Head of the Video Production & Engagement Branch for the Marine Corps' flagship video production and social media platforms. Provided creative leadership and mentoring to a team responsible for developing and executing a media production strategy, overseeing workflows, and contributing to a broad range of productions. Produced, directed, scripted, shot, and edited high-quality multimedia products; supervised staff; established guidelines and performance expectations; delivered formal and informal performance feedback. Coordinated internal and external communications supporting the Commandant's mission, working with DoD and federal agencies, Congress, and the White House to interface with local officials and communities. Served as the SME for production and communication strategies, and maintained relationships with major social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat). Directed, edited, and won a local Emmy for the 2019 Commandant’s Birthday Message. Managed a team of 15 Ma

Professor/ Mentor at International Academy of Film and Television, Cebu, Philippines

Directed and mentored as Director of Photography; taught Cinematography for the two-year program; oversaw three theatrical film projects in collaboration with students and industry professionals; conducted Hands On classes and workshops, developed syllabi and lesson plans; designed curricula to train over 200 camera operators for ABS-CBN, focusing on storytelling and adapting to controlled and non-controlled shooting environments.

Faculty Instructor/ Mentor at UCLA Extension, Department of Entertainment Studies, Los Angeles, CA

Taught courses from development to cinematography; led High Definition Workshops; instructed Cinematography for Directors and other relevant filmmaking topics to extend students' practical understanding of the craft.

Director of Photography/Camera Operator/Director at VARIOUS EMPLOYERS, FREELANCE – Worldwide

Director of Photography/Camera Operator/Director on a variety of Film/Television/Music projects; collaborated with major studios (Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros, Universal, Disney, 20th Century, Sony, Lorimar, Amblin, HBO, MTV, CNN, BET, CBS, NBC, ABC, etc.); served as Steadicam Operator on HBO specials and world tours; contributed to cross-platform campaigns and full life-cycle production across multiple genres.

Director of Photography/Camera Operator/ Director at Various Employers, Freelance – Worldwide

Directed photography and camera operations for a wide range of film, television, and music projects; collaborated with major studios (Paramount, Warner Bros, Universal, Disney, etc.), served as Steadicam Operator on HBO specials, and worked on world concert tours. Built a broad, globally scaled portfolio across entertainment industries.

Professor / Mentor at International Academy of Film and Television

Directed cinematography coursework, served as Director of Photography on student and collaborative productions, and delivered hands-on training to over 200 camera operators through classroom and workshop formats.

Faculty Instructor / Mentor at UCLA Extension, Department of Entertainment Studies

Faculty instructor delivering Cinematography-related coursework, including high-definition workshops and cinematography for directors.