Overview
Biography
Portfolio
Career Storyline
Statistics
10+
Years of Experience
100+
Commercial Assignments
1000+
Drone Flights
“Whether I’m hired as a director or DP, I’m passionate about telling stories in the most powerful and creative ways.
The world is filled with unique characters and I love shining a light on places and people that aren’t often center stage.
Let’s find the most captivating way to tell the story and dream big.”
– Jon Riley
Awards and Recognition
2023
"Outstanding Camera Work", 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, Nomination for HBO's Edge of the Earth
2023
"Best Independent Film" International Motor Film Awards
2023
"Outstanding Camera Work", 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, Nomination for HBO's Edge of the Earth
20223
Vimeo Staff Pick
2020
"Outstanding Camera Work", 41st Annual Sports Emmy Awards, Nomination for HBO's Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season
2018
"Best Movie" Powder Awards, Far Out
2018
"Best Cinematography" IF3 Festival, Far Out
“The first time Jon and I worked together, he was able to find two helicopters, pilots and guides during a prime time window in Alaska… with roughly 5 days of lead time. For anyone who isn’t familiar with ski films, that’s about as close to working a miracle as you can get.
In the years since, we’ve continued to work together and I can confidently say he is one of the most dialed and versatile DP’s I know. He has a massive knowledge base about every part of filmmaking and the operator skill set to match. In rapidly changing situations, he’s calm and has the ability to re-evaluate execution and pivot quickly.”
Founded by Jon Riley in 2021, Out in Space Studios is a full-service production company based in Jackson, WY that specializes in story-driven adventure filmmaking, documentaries, and branded content as well as second unit work.
The company prides itself on their ability to connect a vision to the process, breaking down big picture ideas into every detail to create a final product that is intentional and meaningful. Their expertise in adventure storytelling, in-the-field-know-how, and specialized technologies provides an unparalleled production experience, bringing clarity to the unknown and capturing the essence of each narrative with skill and humility. The company develops their own projects and is a hired gun for lots of second unit work on larger productions.
Featured in Hence Journal
Featured in Hence Journal
How They Got The Shot | Jon Riley on Location for HBO's "Edge of the Earth."
The filmmaker, drone pilot, and gimbal specialist Jon Riley reveals the behind the scenes action from HBO's series Edge of the earth, shot with TGR.
Jon Riley | Your Network is Your Team
Jon Riley on the importance of team.
