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Timothy Scott Ralston



After an extensive 39-year career in the motion picture industry, including 22 years at Artisan/Lionsgate Entertainment, Timothy Scott Ralston embarked on a new chapter in 2022, exploring the world and pursuing his passions for photography and writing.

Throughout his career, Ralston collaborated with various top talent across the industry, including A-list actors, directors, producers, editors, sound designers, and studio executives. Ralston took charge of the Artisan Theatre during his tenure at Artisan Entertainment, transforming it into a highly respected facility. Later, at Lionsgate, he played a pivotal role in establishing the sought-after Lionsgate Screening Room as the premier screening facility on the 'West Side,' attracting other studios and filmmakers. As the Lionsgate studio expanded, Ralston and his team handled a multitude of screenings worldwide, ranging from premieres and research screenings to publicity events, visual effects reviews, and VIP talent screenings.

With the industry's transition from film to digital formats, Ralston remained at the forefront of technological advancements, constantly experimenting with cutting-edge technology to develop state-of-the-art screening pipelines. He collaborated with esteemed industry leaders such as Skywalker Sound, IMAX, Dolby, Avid, Adobe, Blackmagic, Christie, JBL, RealD, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

In addition to his extensive industry experience, Ralston frequently provided consultation services for other production companies, guiding them in creating their own screening facilities and tackling unique venue challenges. He also advised on private celebrity home theater projects, collaborating with high-end architects and sourcing equipment worldwide.

Ralston's list of credits includes involvement in popular franchises such as The Hunger Games, John Wick, Twilight, Expendables, and Saw, as well as acclaimed hits like La La Land, Knives Out, Now You See Me, Hacksaw Ridge, and Wonder.

Ralston's journey in the film industry began at a young age, working in a wide range of production roles, including grip, gaffer, 35mm assistant camera operator, and assistant director on commercials and industrial films. He gained his first professional Hollywood experience as Dick Van Dyke's stand-in in the star-studded movie Dick Tracy. Subsequently, he secured a position at Universal as an assistant film editor at twenty-one. He swiftly rose to the role of Post-Production Coordinator by the age of twenty-three, overseeing four television shows. During this time, Ralston also pursued independent film and digital editor work while managing the esteemed 'Bel-Air' circuit of private screening rooms throughout Los Angeles for fifteen years.

In addition to his involvement in the film industry, Ralston dedicated his passion in theater as stage manager at the Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theater in NoHo. He also served as an assistant director on the independent feature "Movies Til Dawn" and demonstrated his skills as a self-taught VFX artist by supervising and designing visual effects shots for various producers.

Ralston consults writers and producers on their creative projects.

He is the older brother to established actor Andrew Patrick Ralston