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My name is Ryan Cotten.
"Light is seductive, but I've learned to play with the shadows."
I am an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and editor. Every shot I take and every piece I edit must meet the Emmy-winning standards I set for myself as I push hard each day to create meaningful content. Because I am a big believer in lifelong learning, I maintain a cutting edge by keeping abreast of the latest creative shifts and industry standards within my field. I have extensive experience managing high-stress film set crews, believing that communication is the key to valuable and efficient teamwork. I challenge my crew — as I challenge myself — to create a tight-knit, high-functioning team that produces only the best work.
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Proficient)
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English (Native)
LANGUAGES
INTERESTS
Godzilla
Watching & Making Films
The Great Outdoors
Photography
Cheesecake
Travel
INTERESTS
EDUCATION
2008-2009 | Studied @ BYU-Hawaii
2011 | Taught English in Russia
2010-2015 | Studied Media Arts @ BYU
2015 | Graduated @ BYU with a
BA in Media Arts Studies
EDUCATION

WHAT PEOPLE SAY
GARY GROTH
STEVEN GARNER
WILL MCKINNON
Ryan was always a team player, while being a great leader of the film crews he worked with. He is one of those type of people who is always willing to lead by example, teaching those he works with in an attitude of patience and kindness. I felt that any project I worked with Ryan on always turned out better because we had him on our team.
Ryan has stepped up our video quality and helped increase the value of our brand. He is a conscientious employee who is focused on improvement and responsibility. He possesses a skill that, in my opinion, is one of the most valuable skills you can have. Ryan knows how to figure things out. He continually demonstrates strong project management skills, and he has shown a willingness to improve and never settle.
Ryan was an exceptional employee during his time working in the Studios & Broadcast Services Dept. at Utah Valley University. He is very talented, reliable and dedicated to his profession. He is also very knowledgeable, detail oriented and genuinely a real pleasure to work with. He is someone I would gladly re-hire and would recommend him to anyone considering to hire him.
Contact Me
Get In Touch
Phone: 208-219-3618
Email: ryancotten.media@gmail.com
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