Dylan Lucas
THE SUMMIT
Five Stars
daydreamers
IN FOCUS Promo
2025 Showreel
Story
Dylan Lucas is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer and editor. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he was mentored by the Washington filmmaking community through involvement in organizations and opportunities including Prodigy Camp, Seattle Film Society, and Seattle Film Institute.
In the Northwest before he turned 18, he worked primarily as a 1st AC/Focus Puller, where he further developed his technical understanding in the camera department while building his skillset in cinematography.
Today, he currently studies Film Production at Loyola Marymount University to continue growing as a cinematographer and editor while learning from experienced filmmakers and collaborators.
About
Dylan Lucas is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer and editor currently attending Loyola Marymount University.Pushed by a competitive drive, Dylan is constantly striving to grow and learn, finding inspiration in achieving something each day and reaching beyond his goals each month.
Feedback
"Shows a lot of promise
and I look forward to seeing more."
- Jennifer Forbes, NWHSFF Judge
"This edit was outstanding! As an
editor I am always pushing for
young editors to have more fun
with the editing process and
experiment with different effects,
and you did just that."
- Anna Mori, NWHSFF Judge on 'daydreamers'
"You really made the most of the
very limited time and used every
second to tell and complete a well
constructed story. Nice job!"
- Joan OBrien, NWHSFF Judge on 'Tah-Tah Kle-Ah'
"Your artistic voice as a filmmaker
is very clear in this, and I cannot
wait to see what you do next!"
- Anna Mori, NWHSFF Judge on 'daydreamers'
“You were such a phenomenal 1st AC and your focus pulling was top notch Dylan! It was very fun working with you."
- Charles Gibson, Artificial Ignorance Director
"The overall visual approach shows
confidence and strong creative
decision-making."
- Chase Thompson, NWHSFF Judge on 'daydreamers'
Qualifications
Video Staff, Seattle Film Society
Marketing Staff, Seattle Film Society
Adobe Certified Professional
TRUST Certified Recreational Drone Pilot
2026 Index
The index of this year's work so far, listed in chronological order
| Project | Type | Client/Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water for Elephants | Live | Tahoma Drama Club | Technical Director |
| IN FOCUS | Ad | Seattle Film Society | Videographer |
| LO #26 Recap | Ad | Seattle Film Society | Editor |
| daydreamers | Short Film | Dylan Lucas | Cinematographer, Editor |
| Camp Casey | Ad | YMCA | Videographer, Editor |
| LO #25 Recap | Ad | Seattle Film Society | Editor |
| Is it my fault? | Short Film | Violet Knibbs, Lainey Cole | Cinematographer |
| Ante Up | Short Film | Keegan Davis | 1st AC |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Live | Tahoma Drama Club | Videographer, Editor |
| Winter Fest | Ad | Eastridge Church | Videographer |
| Apart | Short Film | Dylan Lucas | Cinematographer, Editor |
| What We Share | Short Film | Dylan Lucas | Cinematographer, Editor |
| IN FOCUS Recap | Ad | Seattle Film Society | Editor |
| IN FOCUS | Ad | Seattle Film Society | Videographer |
| IN FOCUS Promo | Ad | Seattle Film Society | Editor |
Five Stars
Dir. Dylan Lucas, Parthiv Menon
Written, shot, and edited in under 60 hours, Five Stars follows a bank heist gone wrong when the robber accidentally jumps into an Uber instead of his getaway car.
Co-Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor
Recognition
2026 INSOMNIACS Film Challenge - Audience Choice Award: 1st Place
2026 INSOMNIACS Film Challenge - Award of Excellence: 3rd Place
THE SUMMIT
Dir. Dylan Lucas
Accompanied by the memory of his late best friend, a grieving man hikes to a mountain summit to scatter his ashes and confront the guilt preventing him from moving on.
Writer, Director, Editor
Coming Soon
Tah-Tah Kle'-Ah
Dir. Dylan Lucas
In only 60 seconds, Tah-Tah Kle’-Ah follows a camper awakened in the dead of night who must guide their lost friend back to camp using only a radio and a map.
Director, Co-Writer, Director of Photography, Lead Editor, Music Co-Producer
Recognition
2026 Northwest High School Film Festival - Suspense Winner: Award of Excellence
2025 60-Second HorrorFest Film Challenge - Judge's Choice Winner: Award of Excellence
IN FOCUS promo
Seattle Film Society
Promotional content for Seattle Film Society's IN FOCUS event featuring Jonathan Salmon
Editor
Recognition
Amassed 2500+ views on Seattle Film Society's InstagramDrove ticket sales
daydreamers
Dir. Dylan Lucas
After being addicted to pills that induce vivid lucid dreams, a teen is forced to wake up and confront their reality of disconnection and the fear of failure.
Director, Co-Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Music Co-Producer
Recognition
2026 Northwest High School Film Festival - Dramatic Narrative Winner: Award of Excellence
The Right Fit
Dir. Dylan Lucas
Written, shot, and edited for the Chapman Film & TV Production application, The Right Fit displays a difficult decision where a teen struggles to decide on what outfit to wear to an outing.
Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor
Recognition
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
