RYAN MATTA
At ABC News, Ryan serves as a motion graphics and 3D artist, where he creates dynamic visual content for high-profile programs, including Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline, and 20/20—blending technical precision with artistic expression to engage millions of viewers daily. Based in New York City, he is known for reliability under pressure, delivering complex visuals on tight deadlines in the ever-changing environment of live news. His work has contributed to multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards and is recognized for combining cinematic polish with journalistic urgency.
In addition to his broadcast career, Ryan spent more than a decade managing the Martha’s Vineyard estate of director Mike Nichols and journalist Diane Sawyer. Overseeing operations for the historic 24-acre property, he coordinated staff, contractors, and guests from across the worlds of film, theater, and news. This unique position required discretion, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage complex logistical and personal needs for two of America’s most celebrated cultural figures. That experience sharpened his organizational and leadership skills while giving him a rare perspective on creative collaboration at the highest levels.
Earlier in his career, Ryan produced daily graphics for Inside Edition, contributed 3D modeling to the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls, and worked in film production roles in Los Angeles. He studied 3D animation at Media Design School in Auckland and earned a B.S. in Communication/Media & Film Production from Fitchburg State University.
Today, he works at the intersection of motion graphics, 3D, and emerging AI-enabled workflows, bringing a rare balance of experience and forward momentum to fast-paced production environments. His career is rooted in the belief that progress is continuous, and staying relevant means moving with it — not resisting it.
Beyond his professional work, Ryan pursues ongoing creative interests in screenwriting and visual art, exploring the intersection of storytelling, design, and cinematic expression.
AWARDS
"Ryan is a man of talent and discipline who works hard and well and can be depended on to take responsibility and to bring a creative and fertile imagination to his work. I think highly of his talents which are in the area of film and graphics."
-Mike Nichols, Director, Producer, Comedian.
"I unreservedly recommend Ryan as a disciplined talent and superb worker, as well as a wonderful human being."
-Diane Sawyer, ABC News
Ryan J. Matta is a motion graphics and 3D artist
whose career reflects a steady, intentional evolution alongside the technologies that shape modern visual storytelling. Based in New York City, he is known for combining deep technical adaptability with strong creative fundamentals.
Ryan’s foundation began with hands-on art practices — drawing, painting, sculpture, and darkroom photography — supported by the robust public education he received on Martha’s Vineyard. The school’s art labs and photo facilities gave him an early grounding in craft, while its small computer room introduced him to the first Macintosh. That early encounter with digital possibility shaped his instincts for experimentation and adaptation long before the tools became industry standard.
He continued that trajectory at Fitchburg State University’s film program, where he worked with 16mm cameras, Steenbecks, and Moviolas — learning to cut film by hand, mark frames with grease pencils, and build sequences physically before ever doing so digitally. This tactile, mechanical understanding of editing deepened his appreciation for pacing, rhythm, and narrative structure.
As creative technologies evolved, Ryan moved naturally into early computer graphics, linear video editing, and film-based workflows. When nonlinear editing, 3D animation, and advanced compositing arrived, he embraced each transition, seeing new tools not as disruptions but as extensions of the same core principles he learned at the start.
This perspective has guided his entire professional life: technology will always change, but the craft behind it remains driven by clarity, story, and design. Ryan’s value comes from navigating both sides — honoring traditional foundations while adopting new tools with speed and curiosity.
Today, he works at the intersection of motion graphics, 3D, and emerging AI-enabled workflows, bringing a rare balance of experience and forward momentum to fast-paced production environments. His career is rooted in the belief that progress is continuous, and staying relevant means moving with it — not resisting it.
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