Tanner Herriott is a freelance cinematographer, producer, and director with twenty years of industry experience in a wide range of documentary, commercial, and narrative work throughout the United States and more than thirty countries. Direct collaborative work with name brands including Citibank, Facebook, The New Yorker, and many others. In addition to client work and ongoing digital licensing asset development, current projects include a long-form documentary project about rubber stamps and the people and small businesses around them.

CONTACT
tanner@tannerherriott.com
(918) 606-3625
Oklahoma City, OK

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE FILMMAKER
Tanner Herriott Inc.
May 2003 - Present

  • Write, develop, and produce original documentary, commercial, and narrative content as well as music videos and fashion films for both corporate and independent clients.
  • Responsible for all aspects of film work from development to final delivery, including client acquisition and interaction, project proposals, budgeting, contracts, production schedules, principle photography, and post-production.
  • Lead and collaborate with teams of creative professionals including producers, directors, graphic designers, on-screen talent, lighting technicians, camera operators, production assistants, editors, and sound designers.
  • Coordinate logistics for domestic and international travel for personnel and production equipment.
  • Research and authorize all production equipment purchases and rentals.
  • Secure additional financing for equipment purchases and independent film projects through small business loans, lines of credit, revenue sharing, and crowd-sourcing.

STAFF VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR
Oklahoma Publishing Company
June 2007 – January 2011

  • Gather supporting footage for general and breaking news, sporting events, and feature video packages both in the studio and in the field.
  • Conduct on-camera interviews and assist reporters and producers with story research.
  • Program and operate studio video switcher, character generator, teleprompter, video playback machines, and cameras.
  • Consistently met shooting, editing, and production deadlines balancing speed and accuracy with strong editorial judgment and production quality.
 

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Regional Emmy Award (Heartland Chapter) Recipient: 2024; Nominee: 2010
  • Telly Award winner: 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009
  • Society of Professional Journalists Award winner: 2008
  • Multiple short films selected for various film festivals: deadCenter Film Festival (2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009); Norman Film Festival (2017); Clean Shorts Film Festival (2017)
  • FAA Certified Remote Pilot (Part 107)
 

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
2022-2024

Marriage and Family Therapy
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
Completed 29 hours toward a Master of Arts in Counseling
2005-2006

Bachelor of Arts: Non-Profit Administration
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
2000-2004