Lisa Rysinger is a writer, filmmaker, and a creative entrepreneur with a unique skill set. A pioneer in nonlinear editing, Lisa was streaming video on the Internet when it was still dial-up. She was an early adopter of digital video technology and considered an expert in the field, publishing several successful, nonfiction books on the topic, including one on Apple’s Final Cut Pro.

Lisa also designed college curriculums and taught undergraduate communications and graduate writing at area colleges and online. She helped countless students translate their creative visions to the screen. She has an extensive background in all phases of production, having run her own digital media company, where she began by creating everything from DVDs and corporate training videos to television commercials.

As a screenwriter, Lisa specializes in high concept, commercially viable stories with universal themes that resonate with a global audience. She was granted an interview with the FBI for her female-driven thriller, Dead Water, which was inspired by actual events. Dead Water placed in numerous notable contests, including the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that vote for The Oscars.

Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, & Film and a master’s degree in Writing from Rowan University, where she graduated with honors and taught as an adjunct professor. She has also conducted group lectures and seminars in communications and technology. She has been featured in numerous interviews, including articles in The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times.

Her professional affiliations include Women In Film LA, the Alliance of Women Directors, Women in Media, and the Digital Cinema Society.