ABOUT
Riley brings more than a decade of experience behind the camera. She specializes in narrative and documentary, seeking to support directors in telling stories that draw the audience into experiences of lush intimacy. A climber and outdoor adventure enthusiast, Riley introduces a high level of physicality and reverence in her camera work. As a queer woman of transgender experience, her work is deeply person-focused, always attempting to build empathy between onscreen characters and the audience. Her personal projects celebrate stories of queerness, gender diversity, ecoconnection, and imagining (im)possible futures.
Directors who work with Riley are offered a truly collaborative and supportive experience. Her artistic process is built on trust and relationship building – she sees her function as that of a film doula, engaging a lifetime of diverse experience to execute the vision of the Director through a collaborative, holistic process.
Riley firmly believes that who is behind the lens matters – in the stories that get told and the ways in which they are shared. She brings a list of Black, indigenous, person of color, queer, and gender-diverse crew to all projects and always seeks to build a diverse team.
Recent work includes the surreal dramatic feature Woman in the Cabinet, directed by Craig Webster, produced by Amenya Makuku coming to festivals in 2027, and the forthcoming iconic trans rom-com feature Something You Should Know About Me directed by Andy Fidoten. premiering at Tribeca June 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600)Society of Camera Operators (SOC) - Associate Member
