About

EMPHATIC is spearheaded by founder John Rantz, a supervising editor and post producer with 20+ years experience in the broadcast and digital space. Throughout his career, he’s led creative post teams and performed front-of-house editorial duties on projects ranging from Fortune 500 brand campaigns, primetime network series all the way down to independent microbudget documentaries.

I’m not just a storyteller. I’m a curator, a caretaker, a sculptor, a miner, an architect, a juggler, an advocate and an ally.”

Webby Award

5x Daytime Emmy Nominations

Fast, dynamic and collaborative. The only thing that rivals the excellent creative is the excellent communication.

Austin Hepp

Manager – Video Creative Marketing, The Roku Channel

John Rantz is THE best editor I have ever worked with. He not only is incredibly creative and a natural problem solver, he has an innate sense for pacing both in the comedic and heartfelt space. He elevated everything I brought to his bay. To say he is top shelf is not saying enough. He is an artist and a gem of a human being.

Suzanne Luna

Emmy Award Winning Field Director

John Rantz has the unique talent of addressing a clients creative need before it even materializes. He is ‘magic’ to any project he’s involved in. And his business manner is that of a Prime Minister.

Pablo Garrahan

Founder & CEO, Fiction Films

A true craftsman, on every level. Without fail, John makes everything he touches the best it can be.

Derek Westervelt

Executive Producer