Ryan’s passion for filmmaking evolved from his childhood love of skateboarding and making skate videos with his friends.

Wanting to hone his skills in shooting and editing, Ryan chose to attend East Carolina University, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Cinematic Arts and Media Production.

Ryan’s move to Raleigh, North Carolina, allowed him to meet lifelong friends in the industry, as well as other contacts who introduced him to the world of film production. He got his start as a Production Assistant working on local commercials, music videos, and short films.

Ryan soon transitioned into the Camera Department, where he began working as a 2nd AC. Because of the skills he learned working alongside great mentors, he quickly progressed into the role of a 1st AC.

Aside from working as a 1st AC, Ryan is also an entrepreneur within the film production industry. He is part of the Summit Camera team, which runs Raleigh’s first and only camera rental house. Summit Camera provides productions with industry-standard cameras and lenses, as well as camera support.