AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER:
Ryan's screenplays won or were finalists in the following film festivals and screenwriting competitions:
WINNER:
- International Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival
- Shriekfest Horror Film Festival
- Paranoia Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival
- UCLA Professional Program Screenwriting Competition
FINALIST:
- Screamfest Horror Film Festival
- Slamdance Horror Screenplay Competition
- Shriekfest Horror Film Festival
- Paranoia Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival
- New Orleans Horror Film Festival
SCREENWRITING COMPETITION JUDGE:
Ryan judged the following screenwriting competitions:
- International Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival
- Shriekfest Horror Film Festival
- UCLA Professional Program Screenwriting Competition
EDUCATION:
Ryan completed several years of graduate-level studies in screenwriting. Ryan's studies include:
- Master of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting, UCLA
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, USC
- Advanced Screenwriting Certificate, UCLA Professional Program
- Screenwriting Certificate, UC Irvine Extension
- Robert McKee’s Horror and Thriller Seminar
EXPERIENCE:
Ryan taught a Fundamentals of Screenwriting discussion course at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Ryan evaluated scripts for major Hollywood production companies such as Ghost House Pictures (THE GRUDGE, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT).
Ryan is the creator of the upcoming graphic novel LONE WOLF.