Summary

Ryan Ecker, originally from Freeburg, IL, is a MFA Creative Producing Graduate from Columbia College Chicago. As a Producer Ryan wants to make films that deal with environmental and critical social issues that promote change.

Credits

8/18 – 4/19

Carpenter

Advertising — Hero Solutions Details
8/18 – 4/19

Used tools and machines to build sets for commercials. Followed design specs to build what the client needs. Erected set walls, flooring and all other aspects the set on site.

1/18 – 4/19

Production Assistant

Advertising — Quriosity Productions Details
1/18 – 4/19

Drove the production truck, picked up gear, props, art department kits, and anything necessary for production. Helped Art Department during Principal Photography with props and constructing the set.

9/18 – 10/18

Set Decorator Monuments

Film (Feature-length) Details
9/18 – 10/18

Painted walls, hung art work, built props and structures needed for the scene. This included a well, a grave, and large sign for a restaurant

7/18 – 9/18

Set Decorator

Advertising — Netflix Details
7/18 – 9/18

Decorated rooms, homes and outdoor areas to be used in principal photography base on photos, and concept art for the Netflix show EASY

10/16 – 7/17

Co-Producer

Advertising — Video Parachute Details
10/16 – 7/17

Helped with the overall operations of the production company. This included making budgets, scheduling, renting gear, research, editing videos, helping on set, managing social media, uploading videos along other things

10/15 – 11/16

Producer Home Cooked

Film (Short) Details
10/15 – 11/16

Developed concept and script with the Director. Gathered and managed production crew. Scouted locations. Planned travel and lodging logistics. planned and managed budget. Managed production during Principal Photography. Worked with Director and Editor with editing the film.

8/16 – 9/16

Carpenter Chicago PD (Season 4)

NBC — TV — Wolf Films Inc Details
8/16 – 9/16

My responsibilities included looking at blue print and building the set, putting the sets together, installed walls, panels, doors, and other set pieces on location all over Chicago.

5/15 – 6/16

Director Seven Linden

Film (Short) Details
5/15 – 6/16

Developed shot list, and interview questions. Directed camera and cast.

Recos

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Education

Class of '16

Columbia College Chicago

MFA Creative Producing
Class of '09

Western Illinois University

BFA Broadcasting Production

My Gear

  • DJI Phantom 4 Pro
  • Macbook Pro
  • Canon Rebel

Skills

  • Editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Camera Operating
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Social Media Management
  • painting
  • Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling
  • Construction
  • AVID Pro Tools
  • hand tools
  • Power Tools
  • Part 107 Certified
  • Adobe Audition 3.0
  • ceramics
  • able to drive a manual vehicle
  • able to manage crew
  • Canon Rebel T6i DSLR
  • Fort lift certified
  • JLG one man lift certified
  • Microsoft Office 97-2003/Present
  • Skid loader operator