Ryan Watson

Ryan Watson is an Instructor at the University of South Florida's Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications. An award-winning filmmaker and FAA-certified UAS pilot, he holds an MFA in Digital Cinematography from National University and BA in Mass Communications from USF. Watson developed USF's first drone videography course (2018) and virtual production program (2021).

His professional work includes creative production for WTTA-38 and Seminole Hard Rock Tampa. Award-winning films include 'Paper Line' (2022), 'The Ivory League: Confessions of a Black Faculty' (2021), and 'Florida State's 1st Seminole' (2015). Technical expertise spans Sony cinema systems, Unreal Engine, and drone cinematography.

Courses taught include Electronic Field Production, Promotional Video Production, Drone Videography, and Virtual Production. Watson serves on multiple university committees including Faculty Evaluation and Strategic Planning.