Ryan Wilkes

Cinematographer + Director of Photography

Demo Reel

Featured Work

The Bird in My Backyard

Documentary Short, 20’

Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Editor

Outline of deer antlers surrounding text promoting the 2024 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, highlighting the best short films.
Black and white logo with the text "Winner Santiago Wild Stories of Nature," featuring a wildcat face and stylized plant and flower illustrations.
Golden laurel wreath with the year 2025 inside and a trophy at the top center.
Design with antlers, text 'Jackson Wild', a mountain outline, and the words 'Winner 2024' indicating an award or achievement.
A black, abstract silhouette of a trophy or award on a pedestal.
Outline of a wreath of palm branches surrounding the text 'WILDSCREEN PANDA AWARDS NOMINEE' in bold capital letters.

Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Documentary Feature, 84’

Cinematographer

Illustration of a man and a woman with text reading 'We need more sleep'
Black and white logo with the text 'EPhox Official Selection 2024' inside a laurel wreath.

Animal Pride

Documentary, 44’

Director of Photography

Black and white award logo with the words 'International Competition AFO Best Science Communication Award' surrounded by stars.
Outline drawing highlighting the award for winner of the Animal Behavior category at the 48th International Wildlife Film Festival.
Text reading "LEO AWARDS WINNER 2025" surrounded by a laurel wreath outline.