About
Ted Hayden is an accomplished filmmaker who studied film at California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco. At CCA, Ted received a Bachelors in Fine Arts and took classes with director Mark Andrews of Pixar, and Oscar-winning director Rob Epstein of Telling Pictures.
In the early part of his career, Ted worked on projects as a multifaceted crew member with Absolutely Productions, 20th Century Fox and ABC Studios. As a director, Ted has worked with a diverse selection of clients including Hilton Worldwide, WeChat and 100 Thieves. In 2015 he worked as a producer and video editor for IGN Entertainment and WIRED. Moving on to a position at Spotify in 2017, Ted served as an editor, working on documentaries showcased in Spotify's prominent video playlists.
In 2018, Ted worked with Direct TV to craft a 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary titled "Road to Super Saturday Night," featuring Jennifer Lopez. He further collaborated with The Famous Group to produce video content for esteemed sports teams like the New York Rangers, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In 2020, Ted shifted his focus to editing promos and trailers at Fuse TV. After working at Fuse, Ted moved into a full-time role as a video director and editor at Riot games. During his tenure at Riot, Ted created numerous documentaries, promos, and trailers for popular games such as League of Legends and Valorant. He currently works as a freelance director and editor in Los Angeles, California.