Jaime Villa Ruiz

Jaime Villa Ruiz is a Professor of Film and Television at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, GA since September 2022. He holds an M.F.A. in Film and Television from New York University and a B.S. in Film and Television from Boston University. His professional career spans over a decade as a cinematographer, editor, and producer, working on documentaries, narrative films, commercials, and social content for clients like Google, Ikea, and Nike.

• Educational Background: M.F.A., NYU; B.S., Boston University

His expertise encompasses cinematography techniques (lighting, camera operation), post-production (color correction), and production management. Key professional roles include leading projects at ALAS Media (2017-18) and BBH Asia Pacific (2013-14), as well as freelance art department coordination (2008-11). He has received awards for cinematography and thesis work, demonstrating his impact in both education and industry.

Awards highlight his technical and creative excellence, including recognition for best cinematography in short films and grants for script development. His teaching experience includes a graduate teaching assistant role at NYU (2013-14), where he supported workshops on cinema cameras and lighting.