Our story
What is Reagan Studios?
Reagan Studios is an award-winning production company led by internationally-recognized director and cinematographer, Collins Reagan. The studio is known for their up-close and heartwarming approach to documentary filmmaking, educational projects, music videos, commercial videos, and weddings. Reagan Studios uses years of video strategy expertise to help clients achieve their goals.
Reagan Studios began as the creative outlet of Keith and Lisa Reagan, their first wedding being filmed on April 8, 2010. Collins Reagan, their son, gradually started helping out what was "Keith Reagan Film & Video" at the time, and In July of 2014, "Flowers Ain't Gonna Fix This" by Lindsey Highlander reached #1 on Country Music Television's (CMT) Pure 12-Pack Country Music Video Countdown.
After continued success in the wedding industry, Reagan Studios quickly branched out to offer commercial videography. Traveling to Florida four times in one year to film "survival at sea" training videos for Boaters University, Reagan Studios captured their first short film documentary "The First Rescue: A Look Back." The thrill of sharing heroic stories plus the camaraderie enjoyed at film festivals left Reagan Studios with the desire to create more impactful documentary short films. See more HERE.
The commercial side of Reagan Studios has enjoyed tremendous growth. Their footage has been seen on ESPN, CMT, FOX Business, and the NFL Network. From global media giants to national advertising agencies to Fortune 500 businesses, industry powerhouses rely on Reagan Studios to deliver the footage that moves their audiences.
Story-telling is paramount with Reagan Studios. Lisa Reagan brings her 30 years of professional communications strategies and support to the Reagan Studios family team. Her story editing led to the Ministry of Surf's international recognition at film festivals in 2023 and the Dan Eldon Activist Award for the short film in November 2023. You can read about Lisa's award-winning nonprofit activism, also inspired by Collins, here.
Reagan Studios will never use rookie camera crews to flood the market but will instead remain serious artists, and continue to deliver superior film to their clients. Reagan Studios employs photographers and other cinematographers for various projects as needed but a Reagan is always at the helm.
Our logo is derived from a photo of Collins on a zip line at Passages Adventure Camp.
FEATURED CINEMATOGRAPHER
Ian O'Connell
An exceptional cinematographer, Ian's work was crucial in Reagan Studios' latest documentary, Neptune's Fallen Heroes. Ian is a lead camerman on the wedding team and the destination travel team. A graduate of Christopher Newport University, Ian lives in Virginia Beach with his wife, Victoria.
Way Back
Collins Reagan and Ian O'Connell have been best buddies since Kindergarten. This photo was taken at the Lincoln Monument during a field trip. Collins and Ian work together on feature films, commercial videos, and celebrity interviews.
FEATURED CINEMATOGRAPHER
Evan Utne
With an eye for subtle moments that tell the story, Evan provides the Reagan Studios team with stunning visuals. His understanding of color, light, and composition add a layer of depth to the final product. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Evan lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.