ART DIRECTOR / CINEMATOGRAPHER / EDITOR
Ricky Taitt
"Director. DP. Editor. Storyteller. This is what I do."
Transforming ideas into visual experiences. Commercial campaigns, documentaries, and narrative films that resonate.
Brand & Lifestyle
Crafting brand narratives and lifestyle content that feels real, looks stunning, and drives results.
Fashion & Celebrities
Where fashion meets film. Elevated storytelling for fashion brands and celebrities that demand attention.
“Amaré Magazine - 2025 Gala”
Commercial Campaigns
MEET THE ARTIST
Ricky Taitt is an award-winning filmmaker whose work explores the human experience through visually stunning narratives centered on aspiration, love, and redemption. With a unique background bridging music and cinema, Taitt brings a distinctive rhythm and emotional depth to every frame.
Taitt's filmmaking foundation was built at two of the nation's premier film institutions: NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied Media & Film Studies, and the Los Angeles Film School, where he graduated with Honors in Digital Filmmaking. This rigorous training equipped him with both theoretical insight and hands-on technical mastery, making him a versatile force on any film set.
Before transitioning to filmmaking, Taitt built a successful music career with over 3 million worldwide streams and three commercial albums as internet sensation VaughnBornFamous. His unique background in music syncing and music videos informs his cinematic approach, bringing rhythm and emotional resonance to every frame.
Taitt's goal is simple yet ambitious: to create some of his generation's most thought-provoking and visually captivating films. Whether behind the camera as Director of Photography, in the editing suite crafting the perfect cut, or orchestrating the vision as Director, he brings an artist's eye and a storyteller's heart to every project.
His work doesn't just capture moments—it creates experiences that linger long after the credits roll.
-”California Wine Industries lead Digital Marketer”
-Studio State Digest “Artist of the Year” 2025
-Winner of over 20 Film Festival Best Selections
-Winner of Two Social Impact Awards for Documentary Work “2024”
-Three “Best Screenwriter” nominees
Awards & Recognition
Social Impact Award (2025) - Boston, MA
For "Hope 4 Home: San Diego," - a documentary about the homelessness epidemic in San Diego. Recognized for Direction and Production, promoting social change at a prestigious social film festival
PDX Recovery Film Festival (2025) - Portland, OR
Short Film finalist and Winner For "Hope 4 Home: San Diego," - a documentary about the homelessness epidemic in San Diego.
Best Alumni Short Film (2024) - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Film School Digital Filmmaking Event
For "In The Mix," a story about an artist .vs. self-doubt - Honored as the standout work among LAFS alumni
WIDESCREEN Film & MUSIC VIDEO Festival (2024) - Anaheim, Ca
Finalist for “Hopeless Romantic: Music Video Selection” (Best Romantic Video)
Los Angeles Film School Honors Society - Class of 2024
Inducted for academic excellence and outstanding achievement in Digital Filmmaking
YOUTUBE AWARD (2024) - ONLINE
Award for achieving 3 million+ views in one year as an influencer on YouTube