MY APPROACH

I specialize in shaping authentic, interview-driven stories into emotionally resonant branded and documentary content for organizations, networks, and mission-driven teams.

I approach editing as a process of discovering structure, clarity, and human connection within raw material. Whether shaping interviews, refining pacing, or restructuring narrative flow, the goal is always the same: helping audiences stay connected to the people and ideas at the center of the story.

With experience spanning documentary, broadcast, nonprofit, and branded productions, I bring a collaborative, story-first approach to projects that require both emotional intelligence and editorial precision.

Ryan Aquino

Documentary Video Editor | Story Producer

Ryan Aquino shapes documentary, healthcare-adjacent, and mission-driven stories into clear, emotionally grounded films for broadcast, streaming, nonprofit, and public-facing audiences.

Clients include ESPN, PBS, ABC, FOX, MTV, NPR, Big Ten Network, McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza, and Choose Chicago.

Recognition:

2 Emmy Awards
2 Emmy Nominations
13 Telly Awards
200K+ views on documentary series

Work includes collaborations with ESPN, PBS, Big Ten Network, Choose Chicago, AbbVie, the American Medical Association, and other mission-driven organizations.

From long-form documentary series to community and healthcare-focused storytelling, Ryan specializes in building narrative clarity from complex, unscripted material. His work focuses on human-centered stories that balance emotional authenticity with thoughtful pacing, structure, and editorial restraint.

Experienced across all stages of post-production—from ingest through final delivery—Ryan works closely with producers, directors, and stakeholders to shape stories that are both emotionally engaging and accessible to broad audiences.

Based in Chicago | Available for remote & on-site projects