Ron Garcia, ASC, a renowned cinematographer, embarked on his creative journey in Los Angeles, where he initially pursued fine art painting at Art Center College of Design. Prior to transitioning to the motion picture industry, Ron applied his skills as an electro-mechanical packaging designer in the California aerospace industry, working on prominent projects such as the Apollo Command Module, Saturn Stage II Helium Purge System, and Polaris Atomic Submarine Launching Systems.
Following his passion, Ron ventured into independent filmmaking, assuming multiple roles including director, producer, writer, editor, art director, and cameraman for low-budget feature films. This endeavor allowed him to hone his craft in cinematography.
As Director of Photography, Ron's feature credits include David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Francis Coppola's One from the Heart, Reggie Hudlin's The Great White Hype, and Mark Frost's Storyville.
Ron's impressive television credits comprise successful series pilots such as Twin Peaks, The Marshal, and Stingray, as well as the acclaimed miniseries Murder in the Heartland and The Day Lincoln Was Shot, for which he received both Emmy and ASC Award nominations.
His extensive television credits include the pilot year of the revamped Hawaii Five-O, TNT's Rizzoli and Isles, Michael Mann's Crime Story, Paul Haggis' Ez Streets, John Masius' Providence, and Amy Sherman-Palladino's Gilmore Girls.
Ron's accolades include the Cable ACE Award for HBO's western EL DIABLO, a Cable ACE Award nomination for TNT's controversial 1950s nuclear testing Nightbreaker, and an ASC Award nomination for the pilot Twin Peaks.
In addition to his cinematography work, Ron has also directed three independent feature films and sixteen prime-time television hour-long dramas for CBS, NBC, and USA Cable.
