Ryan Lee

Film Producer

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Seasoned video producer with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end productions across tech, academia, and independent film. Expert in delivering best-in-class customer-facing video communications that balance brand voice, creative excellence, and strategic goals. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring flawless execution under tight deadlines. Skilled in both traditional and AI-driven production workflows, advanced post-production, and immersive storytelling formats. Dedicated to creating simple, engaging, and inspiring video experiences for diverse global audiences.

Experience

  • Senior Creative Producer at Dexmate
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Lead creative production for a Physical AI robotics company, translating Vega, Vega-U, teleoperation, real-world task data, and robot demos into clear brand, product, website, social, and event narratives. • Develop video-first storytelling for rebrand, product messaging, case studies, social channels, conference campaigns, and partner/customer communications. • Produce customer-story and research-case-study content, including interview planning, scripts, B-roll direction, on-site logistics, and post-production workflows. • Partner with leadership, marketing, engineers, robot operators, and external brand partners to communicate complex robotics systems in a grounded, proof-driven way.

  • Media Producer at Juniper Networks
    Feb 2022 - Feb 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Produced high-visibility campaigns promoting HPE and Juniper’s innovation in direct support of global marketing initiatives. • Partnered with C-suite executives and technical experts to transform complex technology offerings into clear, compelling stories for business audiences. • Directed full-cycle production, including budgets, vendor contracts, crew hiring, and stakeholder reviews. • Delivered polished multimedia assets (video, graphics, animations) aligned with corporate brand standards.

  • Video Producer at Television & Commercial Video Production
    Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    *Clients: Google (YouTube), Netflix, Meta, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Deloitte, Best Buy, Walmart, Quora, Samsung, LG, SK, Brookings Institution, IAS (The Institute for Advanced Study), MBARI, / Harvard Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, UCSF, GA Tech, NYU, etc. / South Korean TV Shows (U.S Unit) - KBS/MBC/SBS/EBS - They are four major broadcasting networks in South Korea • Served as lead producer for national and international campaigns across tech, academia, and broadcast, including large multinational companies and organizations • Directed cross-functional creative teams of 10–20, covering cinematography, lighting, graphics, and editing. • Pioneered new storytelling formats—integrating cinematic techniques with data-driven insights—to help brands translate complex ideas into audience-friendly narratives, resulting in measurable increases in engagement and campaign performance. Built trusted long-term client partnerships through vision, collaboration, and delivery of impactful work. • Cultivated long-term client partnerships by consistently delivering high-quality productions on time and on budget, driving repeat collaborations with global tech companies, universities, and media organizations.

  • Instructor at San Francisco State University
    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Taught film production and history courses (intro to cinema, DSLR/16mm workshops, contemporary cinema) and mentored undergraduates in hands-on filmmaking, fostering creativity and technical confidence.

  • Program / Media Associate at SFFILM
    Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 · 1 yr

    • Supported San Francisco Film Society and International Film Festival by evaluating short film submissions and managing digital content/social media.