Ryan
Williams-Abrams
Film Student and Leadership Scholar
Ryan Williams-Abrams
Cinema and Photography, BS.
Politics Minor
Ithaca College
Ellicott City, MD
(913)-912-2575
About
As a lifelong filmmaker, driven by my love for sharing my stories with the world, I am always seeking new opportunities to learn and grow as a leader on film sets and in my community. As a politics minor and former director of a state-wide political organization, I have a passion for civic justice, equality, and standing up for the underrepresented. Ryan Williams-Abrams | Director/DP
Education
2021–Present
Ithaca College – Class of 2025
Bachelor of Science: Cinema and Production (Cinema Production Concentration) Minor: Politics GPA: 4.0
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
Pro Manager - Park Portable Equipment Center and Services
Student manager overseeing checkout/delivery of film, photography, and audio equipment for all students of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. Oversee and manage 25+ staff members’ daily operations and provide input personnel decisions/schedules. Instruct workshops with students to certify knowledge and ability. Host interviews and make hiring decisions with managers.
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
Assistant Pro Manager - Park Portable Equipment Center and Services
Manage and oversee checkout/delivery operations of film, photography, and audio equipment for 50-100 orders per week. Oversee and manage staff daily operations and personnel decisions/schedules. Instruct workshops with students to certify knowledge and ability. Provide excellent customer service. Inspect industry-standard equipment to ensure working condition.
June 2023
Production Assistant - Gen1 Entertainment
Serve as camera team and director’s production assistant on Seeds (2023). Provide input for script supervisor and director’s notes. Learn camera and electric skills, including setup/breakdown of equipment (Arri Alexa Mini, Dana Dolly).
Jan 2023 - May 2023
Pro Technical Services Employee - Park Portable Equipment Center and Services
Manage and oversee checkout/delivery operations of film, photography, and audio equipment. Conduct and instruct workshops with students to certify knowledge and ability. Inspect industry-standard equipment to ensure working condition. Provide excellent customer service to students.
2022
Technical Services Employee - Park Portable Equipment Center and Services
Manage and oversee checkout/delivery operations of film, photography, and audio equipment for student projects. Utilize online checkout programs to control and sort orders. Learn, use, and inspect industry-standard equipment on a daily basis to ensure maximum knowledge of each item. Provide customer service to students seeking assistance.
Production Assistant -- FIFTH SEASON, Baltimore, MD
Provide production assistant services on the set of Lady in the Lake, directed by Alma Har'el and starring Natalie Portman. Communicate and facilitate with all cast and crew members to ensure a smooth production. Maintain active and consistent radio communication with first team crew members while managing set lock-ups and frequent assignments.
2018-2021
Owner, Operator - 4BrosBats
Owner and operator of a custom wooden baseball bat company. Managed online website and orders, maintained social media accounts, hand-crafted bats, communicated with local businesses and teams.
2017-Present
Freelance Media Creator
Created commercials, edited podcasts, and took pictures for national companies such as Feeders Supply Co., Cravety, ChowHound, ILoveKickboxing, and KickHouse.