Kyle Romanek
Washington,DC
Summary
Creative powerhouse with over a decade of experience directing, shooting, and editing award-winning content across feature films, branded campaigns, unscripted television, trailers and documentary. Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and natural storyteller, known for visual precision, emotional pacing, and edit-driven impact. Founder of Kayrom Studios, with a proven track record of leading productions from concept to final cut for top-tier clients and national audiences. Passionate about trailer editing that makes people feel something in 120 seconds or less. I've edited every project on www.kayrom.com.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director & Showrunner
Kayrom Studios
01.2023 - Current
- Created and led the original unscripted series Comedy Pickleball Showdown, merging sports and comedy into a high-impact, format-bending brand. Edited and directed talent-driven short-form content featuring Brad Williams, Aries Spears, Bill Bellamy, Jason Nash, and Tony Woods. Developed and launched branded content campaigns with Flying Dog Brewery, ZIPS Cleaners, and American Expediting. Oversaw creative direction and editorial across all projects. Currently in post-production on two feature-length documentaries.
Video Producer / Lead Editor
Flying Dog Brewery
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Produced and edited over 100 campaigns for one of the top independent breweries in the U.S. Created dynamic, award-winning content with irreverent humor, bold pacing, and visually striking edits. Projects earned multiple Platinum and Gold Crushie Awards. Directed full-scale productions, wrote scripts, and built branded story arcs for social, web, and broadcast.
Cinematographer & Editor
Apricot Lane Farms / OWN
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Cinematographer and assistant editor on Super Soul Sunday short films and feature documentary The Biggest Little Farm. Shot with Arri Amira, Sony F55, Canon Cinema, and aerial units. Managed over 70TB of media and delivered polished cuts for national broadcast. Earned a Daytime Emmy Award for 'Saving Emma.'
Editor
Tin Ear Productions
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Edited Ditch the Van, a short-form doc that distilled five years of cycling tour footage into a compelling music-meets-motion piece. Premiered at Telluride Mountainfilm and won the New Normal theme award.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Film Studies
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL01.2013
Skills
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Narrative Documentary Editing
- Trailer and Teaser Cuts
- Cinematography Lighting Design
- Direction Editorial Strategy
- Post-Production Workflow
- Client Communication Story Development
Projects
Comedy Pickleball Showdown (2024) — Creator, Director, Editor, The Last Oath (2025) — Feature Documentary, Director + Editor, Argus (2020) — Indie Feature, Director + Editor, Astray (2015) — Debut Feature, Director + Editor (Now on Amazon)
Timeline
Creative Director & Showrunner
Kayrom Studios
01.2023 - Current
Video Producer / Lead Editor
Flying Dog Brewery
02.2019 - 01.2023
Editor
Tin Ear Productions
09.2017 - 11.2017
Cinematographer & Editor
Apricot Lane Farms / OWN
04.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelors of Science - Film Studies
Full Sail University
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