Over 26 years experience with both 16mm and 35mm motion picture film,
as well as high definition and DSLR electronic cinematography production.


Films + Television

“The Island” - Independent Short Film - Gonzo Entertainment
“Beyond the Wall of Sleep” - Independent Short Film - Gonzo Entertainment
"The Wombats" - Feature Film - William Fain Productions
"A Father's Rights" - Feature Film - Superhighway Productions
“Thorne-The Regulator” - Television Pilot - William Fain Productions
"Shush" - 2006 48 Hour Film Project Finals (fifth place nationwide)
"Payday" - 2006 48 Hour Film Project-Nashville (best overall film and best cinematography award)
"Caley's Friend" - Independent Short Film - Pineywood Productions
"How You Look To Me" - Feature Film - Sweet William, LLC
"Braaap, Braaap" - Extreme Snowmobile Movie (2nd Unit DP) - SnoSled Entertainment
"Keep Your Distance" - Feature Film (2nd Unit DP) - Blue/Grey Film Ventures
"Waiting" - Feature Film (2nd Unit DP) - L.I.F.T. Productions
"Bounty Hunter" - Toto Productions - Movie of the Week (2nd Unit DP)
"The Nines" - Feature Film (Camera Operator)
"Candid Camera" (Camera Operator-Video) - King World Productions
"World Championship Snowmobile Watercross" - Fox SportsNet/High Octane
"Super Snow-Cross Indoor Snowmobile Racing" - Fox SportsNet/High Octane/SnoSled Entertainment
“100 Years of Cadillac, 1902-2002” - Self Produced Short Film


Commercials

"Church Health Center" - Penczner Productions
"Michel Nicrosi for Attorney General" - Penczner Productions
"Baker for Governor" - Penczner Productions
"Assisted Living" Commercial - Cummings Video/Film Productions
"Altzheimer Care" Commercial - Cummings Video/Film Productions
"Re-Election Campaign" for Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist - Penczner Productions

Visual Music

“Against The Grain” - Music Video - DeWayne Spaw
“Country Boy in Chi Town” - Music Video - DeWayne Spaw
“Don’t Mind Me” - Music Video - Stephen Simmons
"How 'Bout You" - Music Video - DeWayne Spaw
"Home Sweet Home" - Music Video - DeWayne Spaw
“I’m Farther Along” - Music Video - Travis Wilson

Misc

“The 2009 Kentucky Bourbon Festival” - www.Singlemalt.tv
“The Logan Goodall Story” - William Fain Productions
“2009 Copper Peak Snowmobile Hill Climb” - Memo Vision Productions
"F.O.R.C.E." ­ US Government Training Film ­- Memo Vision Productions
"Johnny Jackson's Soul Satisfaction" - Demo Tape




Additional production experience gained from over
18 years as a First Assistant Cameraman,
and over 26 years time spent
on hundreds of commercials, visual music projects, documentaries,
episodic and serial television, industrial videos, training tapes,
feature films, movies of the week, live concerts and sporting events.

B.S. degree in Radio/Television and Film, San Diego State University 1988
Acalanes High School, Lafayette, California 1982


Accomplished still photographer.
Member of International Cinematographers Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 600.
Experienced with Arriflex, Moviecam, Aaton and Panavision motion picture camera systems,
as well as many other standard definition video, high definition video, DSLR, and 4K imaging systems.
Past contributing editor for FilmCrew magazine.
Past assistant instructor (10 years) at the Maine Media Workshops (International Film & TV Workshops), Rockport, Maine.
Awarded rank of Eagle Scout by Boy Scouts of America.


References:
Daniel Cedolia, Director (705) 248-6826
Stu Pollard, Director (310) 449-4400
William Fain, Producer (615) 686-3969
Rob Draper, Visionmill Studios (207) 230-0885

"I had the pleasure of working with Ron as a first time director, and his knowledge of his craft and his patience made it possible for me to successfully bring my vision to life. A true professional in every respect"

Nathan Fisher
Gonzo Entertainment


“Ron is a dynamic DP who is most versatile and extremely energetic with an always “can do” type of approach on getting the shot. Very creative with lighting and composition and always a pleasure to work with, a real trooper in adverse weather conditions or any unforeseeable circumstance that would require patience and long suffering. I've worked with him for several years on many shoots and its always been a great experience”.

Daniel Cedolia
Sno Sled Entertainment / Memo Vision Productions



"Ron is not just the perfect cameraman to have on your production, he is categorically a most conscientious, hardworking, honest, talented, committed, and motivated resource. His work shows off a flare for understanding the technical side of the gig without sacrificing tenderness, elegance, respect, and above all, innate talent. He came highly recommended to me, made himself immediately available, and was able to disarm the subjects with a whisper. Hire Ron Coons and you don't have to worry about the video or stills on your project again".

Dan Nash
Founder/Artist Manager
JustGreat Management


"Ron always worked at an above and beyond pace during our project. Even though he was only hired for the project he also worked as though he had ownership in it. We have worked with him as Director of Photography on a couple of projects and he has showed the same attention to details during all of them. Results and the quality of the end project are very important to him. This level of involvement certainly showed in our recorded footage at the end of our production. We at William Fain Productions feel that Ron has the production skill level comparable to anyone in this field and if needed, we would not hesitate to hire him again. We would highly recommend him for any project you may be involved in, and I can tell you that he definitely fits the quote "If you commit deliver or don't commit" .

David Alan Loy
CEO , William Fain Productions