Torrey Loomis
Torrey Loomis (born 1974) is currently the Creative Director for Hattori Hanzo Shears as well as a filmmaker, executive producer, photographer, and former business owner. One of the first known owners of the RED ONE digital cinema camera,[1] Loomis acquired two RED ONE cameras #20 and #21 (known as "Hobbes" and "Calvin") from RED Digital Cinema in 2007. One of the first full length feature films to be shot on RED ONE, Sensored was shot on RED ONE camera #21. In addition to Sensored, he best known for films such as Bloodline, Cafe, and The Killing of Mary Surratt.
As owner of Silverado Studios, Loomis contributed to production on non-cinema projects such as music videos, political ads, documentaries, and reality television shows. Prior to that, Loomis was a patrol officer and police investigator at Scotts Valley Police Department in Santa Cruz County from 1996 to 2002. Loomis also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1994-2002 at Echo Co. 2/23 4th MarDiv in San Bruno, CA.
Executive Production:
Shorts - Executive Producer
- Susannah (Executive produced with Joe Carnahan as part of the OpenCut project) Winning edit: Susannah (Official Cut) Written & directed by Evan Nicholas (USA 2009) Starring John Borgis & Ben Bray Executive Producer Joe Carnahan & Torrey Loomis Edited by Carsten Kurpanek Distinctions: Official Selection AFI Dallas, 2009
- Roundup at Palo Duro
Reality television - Executive Producer
- Saved by Grace (reality television, 2010) Saved by Grace Pilot Link Saved by Grace Main Title Open (Vimeo)
- Outtake from Saved by Grace (Vimeo)
- Dangerous Waters (reality television, 2011) Article: Folsom film connections run deep with ‘Dangerous Waters’
Political ads - Executive Producer
- Cathleen Galgiani, 2008 CA Assembly Campaign (Vimeo Link)
- Christopher Cabaldon, 2008 CA Assembly Campaign (Vimeo Link)
Distinctions
Film Awards
- Tradizione - Best Cinematography, 2012 (co-shot with W. Spencer Davies) Sacramento Film & Music Festival 10x10 Filmmaker's Challenge
Professional Awards
- RAW Artist 2012 Photographer of the Year (Sacramento)
- City of Scotts Valley - Employee of the Year, 2000
- City of Scotts Valley - Officer of the Year, 1999
- City of Marina - Reserve Police Officer of the Year, May 1995
Business Awards
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America - 2008 - Inc. Magazine
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America - 2009 - Inc. Magazine
- 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Sacramento - 2007 - Sacramento Business Journal
- 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Sacramento - 2008 - Sacramento Business Journal
- 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Sacramento - 2009 - Sacramento Business Journal
Education
Loomis is a graduate from CSU Monterey Bay and Monterey Peninsula College with the following degrees:
- California State University - Monterey Bay B.S. Applied Computing, Telecommunications, and Multimedia
- Monterey Peninsula College A.A. Liberal Arts
- Monterey Peninsula College A.A. Psychology
- Monterey Peninsula College A.A. Law Enforcement
References
- "Cutting-edge Folsom firm designs Space Age studio". Sacramento Business Journal. 13 September 2008.