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You’ve dreamt it. Let me help you make it.
Do you have an idea for a creative project? Or are you already hard at work on it, squeezing in whatever time you can find in the early mornings or late at night before or after work?
But despite your hard work and dedication, are you unsure what the next steps are or how to get your project seen by industry decision makers? If so, then we should talk.
To guide a creative project from the idea phase until completion is a harrowing journey. But what many people don’t realize is that often even a great script isn’t enough. Creative industries are filled with intangible elements essential to a project’s success that insiders rarely share.
As both a WGA writer who has sold projects to Disney, Universal and Amazon and a creative development exec who has worked hand-in-hand with the Oscar-nominated producers behind such films as the Mission: Impossible series, War of the Worlds, L.A. Confidential, Hell or High Water, Where the Wild Things Are and Rango, I specialize in being a hands-on collaborator who guides aspiring creators of film, TV, video games and theatre through the myriad challenges of conceiving, developing, writing, pitching, selling and ultimately producing their projects.
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Testimonials
"Ryan is the rare person in Hollywood who knows how to tell a story and fix a script, but also enjoys helping outsiders during the development phase of their projects. Ryan's own script consulting, plus his access to writers and other creative talent in the industry, makes him invaluable to aspiring producers and screenwriters."
Aaron D. Taylor, Producer
"As a professional writer segueing into a new industry, I wanted honest, expert insight from a screenwriter who is currently selling scripts. Thankfully, I connected with Ryan. After two sessions, I’ve got a plan for what to write next, how to improve my premise, and where I fit within the industry. Ryan is easy to talk with, he offers concrete suggestions, and best of all, he helps writers save valuable time."
Ann Schwede, Writer & Creative Director
"Ryan’s essential, on-point guidance was an asset for me in strategizing my next writing goals. He is professional, genial and plugged into the pulse of industry trends. I would certainly recommend consulting and extended coaching with him."
Wendy Altshuler, Writer, Producer, Author (The "Evergreen Series")
"Our company’s projects include a lot of new ways to tell stories. Ryan is one of the only people I’d trust for this type of story crafting. He has an extensive amount of experience in developing film projects, but also in developing works that are hybrids of film/interactive. In that sense, he’s a next generation storyteller.
But no matter the medium, a good story is a common element. Ryan has an uncanny ability to see the structure and arc of a screenplay, and predict its weak points before you get too deep into production. His knowledge of the history and future of cinematic stories give him a special perspective in developing projects screens of all shapes and sizes."
Matt Udvari, CTO Co-founder Aquifer (Techstars 20)
"When I first spoke with Ryan I sensed pretty much immediately he was someone I could work with I made it clear upfront, I needed him to be brutally honest and he hasn’t disappointed.
Ryan is a professional with extensive industry experience, with numerous writing assignments and sales under his belt and projects currently in development with Studios which means he knows his stuff. This experience is invaluable it will save you time and energy while you work towards getting your script MARKET READY!."
Tony Hutchison, Screenwriter