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Hi, I’m Curtis Pair, a high-energy creative professional with over 34 years of experience in film, broadcast television, cinematography, and digital production. I’m passionate about storytelling and thrive in leading diverse production teams to deliver compelling multimedia content across various platforms. Whether directing, producing, or flying drones as a licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, I strive to meet and exceed expectations while fostering collaboration and innovation. Currently, I teach courses at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University covering everything from visual storytelling to social media photo and video production. Alongside academia, I run azPTP, a full-service video production company, where I serve as Executive Producer, Director of Photography, and more. I enjoy solving problems creatively and staying at the forefront of new technologies to deliver high-quality, engaging content.…Hi, I’m Curtis Pair, a high-energy creative professional with over 34 years of experience in film, broadcast television, cinematography, and digital production. I’m passionate about storytelling and thrive in leading diverse production teams to deliver compelling multimedia content across various platforms. Whether directing, producing, or flying drones as a licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, I strive to meet and exceed expectations while fostering collaboration and innovation. Currently, I teach courses at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University covering everything from visual storytelling to social media photo and video production. Alongside academia, I run azPTP, a full-service video production company, where I serve as Executive Producer, Director of Photography, and more. I enjoy solving problems creatively and staying at the forefront of new technologies to deliver high-quality, engaging content.

Curtis Pair

Executive Producer, Film Director, Director of Photography, +2

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Hi, I’m Curtis Pair, a high-energy creative professional with over 34 years of experience in film, broadcast television, cinematography, and digital production. I’m passionate about storytelling and thrive in leading diverse production teams to deliver compelling multimedia content across various platforms. Whether directing, producing, or flying drones as a licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, I strive to meet and exceed expectations while fostering collaboration and innovation. Currently, I teach courses at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University covering everything from visual storytelling to social media photo and video production. Alongside academia, I run azPTP, a full-service video production company, where I serve as Executive Producer, Director of Photography, and more. I enjoy solving problems creatively and staying at the forefront of new technologies to deliver high-quality, engaging content.…Hi, I’m Curtis Pair, a high-energy creative professional with over 34 years of experience in film, broadcast television, cinematography, and digital production. I’m passionate about storytelling and thrive in leading diverse production teams to deliver compelling multimedia content across various platforms. Whether directing, producing, or flying drones as a licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, I strive to meet and exceed expectations while fostering collaboration and innovation. Currently, I teach courses at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University covering everything from visual storytelling to social media photo and video production. Alongside academia, I run azPTP, a full-service video production company, where I serve as Executive Producer, Director of Photography, and more. I enjoy solving problems creatively and staying at the forefront of new technologies to deliver high-quality, engaging content.

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Hi, I’m Curtis Pair, a high-energy creative professional with over 34 years of experience in film, broadcast television, cinematography, and digital production. I’m passionate about storytelling and thrive in leading diverse production teams to deliver compelling multimedia content across various platforms. Whether directing, producing, or flying drones as a licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, I strive to meet and exceed expectations while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Currently, I teach courses at Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University covering everything from visual storytelling to social media photo and video production. Alongside academia, I run azPTP, a full-service video production company, where I serve as Executive Producer, Director of Photography, and more. I enjoy solving problems creatively and staying at the forefront of new technologies to deliver high-quality, engaging content.

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Professor at Grand Canyon University

September 1, 2024 - Present

Teach courses including Photo and Video for Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Cinema Directing, Cinematography, Digital Production II, and Digital Photography II. Educate students on digital imaging production, social media planning, audience research, data analysis, and campaign implementation.

Professor at Arizona State University

January 1, 2025 - Present

Teach Non-Narrative Storytelling with focus on photo essay storytelling, using various cameras and Adobe software including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Executive Producer at azPTP, LLC

July 1, 2014 - Present

Own and operate a full-service video production company servicing local to international clients. Manage and oversee workflows for video content across broadcast, social media, and streaming platforms. Lead teams of over 60 members, handle project management, client relations, brand consistency, and compliance with FAA regulations for drone operations. Serve multiple roles including Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, and Graphic Artist. Oversee budgeting and technical equipment investments. Achieved national and regional Emmy awards and increased staff by 200% in the first year.

Executive Producer at Arizona State University

June 30, 2023 - July 23, 2025

Executive produced 'Trail Mix’d,' an outdoor program for broadcast TV and social media. Responsibilities included scripting, interviewing, shooting, editing, sound design, motion graphics, and color grading. Maintained FAA Part 107 UAV compliance and ensured visual storytelling aligned with brand and audience expectations. Managed scheduling and production for field shoots and archival systems. Won regional Emmy awards for Cinematography and Editing.

Director of Photography at America's Most Wanted

December 31, 2011 - July 23, 2025

Produced crime reenactment stories globally using multiple filming techniques such as Steadicam and jib. Edited and color graded segments for a 40+ million viewer audience. Collaborated with Sony on video production innovations and managed a 20-40 person crew, equipment, media, and budget. Significantly increased show viewership and revenue through visual style changes.