ELLINGTON TYNES

Director // CD // EP




Ellington Tynes is a Los Angeles-based director whose work spans commercials, documentaries, and branded content. His portfolio includes collaborations with brands such as Coach NY, AT&T, HBO, and KFTK.


As the founder of Anacapa Productions, he leads a talented team in turning ideas into compelling visual stories. He oversees every stage of production, from initial concept to final cut, bringing authenticity, precision, and a clear artistic vision to each project.


His interest in visual storytelling began at 15, when he discovered his family's vintage Kodak Flash Bantam camera. That spark took him to Paris to study film and then onto set, where he spent the first part of his career as a cinematographer. Those years behind the camera still shape every project he leads.


Throughout his career, Ellington has refined his craft through collaborations and mentorships with filmmakers including Marc Levin, Stéphane Benhamou, Cecilia Peck, and Michael Goi.


Beyond the studio, his love for the ocean has taken him sailing along the coastlines of the Pacific Northwest and Southern California, his favorite places to be.

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