BIO
Geoff Ryan is an award-winning film director. His feature film FRAY released theatrically to rave reviews with the LA Times saying, "Superior... packs a punch" and has been listed as one of the top 15 films on Amazon's "War & Military" movies and #2 under “Indie Arthouse” in the UK. His music videos and television commercials have aired on broadcast both nationally and across the globe for clients such as Macy's and Lord & Taylor.
Geoff Ryan grew up in the Pacific Northwest and by his teens had already had his artwork featured in an "Emerging Artists" exhibit at the Portland Art Museum and won two awards at the Northwest Film Center's "Young People's Film Festival". It was that experience which opened his eyes to the power of filmmaking to touch hearts and impact social change which continues to be the motivating force behind the films he makes. He studied fine arts for a year at Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in Vancouver, BC before moving to New York City to pursue filmmaking. His early music videos aired globally on MTV. Since then, his directorial work in commercials have been seen around the world and he’s created and directed numerous diverse brand campaigns.
Recently, Ryan has worked in the emerging medium of social live videos as creative director on projects for numerous Netflix shows, PopSugar, and many more.
Geoff Ryan grew up in the Pacific Northwest and by his teens had already had his artwork featured in an "Emerging Artists" exhibit at the Portland Art Museum and won two awards at the Northwest Film Center's "Young People's Film Festival". It was that experience which opened his eyes to the power of filmmaking to touch hearts and impact social change which continues to be the motivating force behind the films he makes. He studied fine arts for a year at Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in Vancouver, BC before moving to New York City to pursue filmmaking. His early music videos aired globally on MTV. Since then, his directorial work in commercials have been seen around the world and he’s created and directed numerous diverse brand campaigns.
Recently, Ryan has worked in the emerging medium of social live videos as creative director on projects for numerous Netflix shows, PopSugar, and many more.
CONTACT
EMAIL
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MAIL
7119 Sunset Blvd., #902
Los Angeles, CA 90046
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7119 Sunset Blvd., #902
Los Angeles, CA 90046
HONORS
HONOR: The Library of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences selected FRAY for their permanent Core Collection.
WINNER: "Grand Jury Prize", Dances With Films, FRAY
WINNER: "Best Feature Film", UK Film Festival, FRAY
WINNER: "Best Feature Film", Arizona Intl. Film Festival, FRAY
WINNER: "Best Lead Actor", Brooklyn Film Festival, FRAY
WINNER: “Best of the Fest”, International Movie Trailer Festival, FRAY
WINNER: "Award of Merit for Animation", Accolade Competition, THE PASSION OF JIMMY
SEMI-FINALIST: “Best Screenplay”, Rhode Island International Film Festival, THE DEVIL & MADISON ROSE
FINALIST: “Best Screenplay”, Beverly Hills Screenplay Competition, THE DEVIL & MADISON ROSE
WINNER: "Grand Jury Prize", Dances With Films, FRAY
WINNER: "Best Feature Film", UK Film Festival, FRAY
WINNER: "Best Feature Film", Arizona Intl. Film Festival, FRAY
WINNER: "Best Lead Actor", Brooklyn Film Festival, FRAY
WINNER: “Best of the Fest”, International Movie Trailer Festival, FRAY
WINNER: "Award of Merit for Animation", Accolade Competition, THE PASSION OF JIMMY
SEMI-FINALIST: “Best Screenplay”, Rhode Island International Film Festival, THE DEVIL & MADISON ROSE
FINALIST: “Best Screenplay”, Beverly Hills Screenplay Competition, THE DEVIL & MADISON ROSE
CLIENTS
INDEPENDENT
C. Wonder
Drive-Thru Records
David's Bridal
Geffen Records
Gilt
Keaton Row
Kipling USA
Lord & Taylor
Nautica
C. Wonder
Drive-Thru Records
David's Bridal
Geffen Records
Gilt
Keaton Row
Kipling USA
Lord & Taylor
Nautica
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
ANTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
Nautica
Paul Fredrick
HAKANSON PRODUCTIONS
Charming Charlie
David's Bridal
DeBeers
MATADOR
David's Bridal
Naturalizer
Sunsilk
Vogue
NYPS
David's Bridal
Macy’s
Marc Bouwer
ANTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
Nautica
Paul Fredrick
HAKANSON PRODUCTIONS
Charming Charlie
David's Bridal
DeBeers
MATADOR
David's Bridal
Naturalizer
Sunsilk
Vogue
NYPS
David's Bridal
Macy’s
Marc Bouwer
AGENCIES
59 SECOND MEDIA
A24
Facebook
Netflix
Robosport
Stubble + Stache
Young Storytellers
CARL BYRD & CO.
American Eagle Kids
Brahman
The Children's Place
Konica Minolta
LeSport Sac
Loft
OPTIMISTICO
Herradura
Scholastic Books
59 SECOND MEDIA
A24
Netflix
Robosport
Stubble + Stache
Young Storytellers
CARL BYRD & CO.
American Eagle Kids
Brahman
The Children's Place
Konica Minolta
LeSport Sac
Loft
OPTIMISTICO
Herradura
Scholastic Books
FEATURED PROJECTS
