A film school graduate from Derby University. I went on to work with Screen West Midlands, Nickelodeon, & Granada. I'm a collaborative filmmaker driven to excite audiences with fast paced, action horror and thriller movies.
A collaborator across productions in TV & independent cinema I have worked with - Electric Dead Studios, Screen West Midlands, HEX Studios, Nickelodeon, Granada Productions, Positive Space Pictures, Glam Rock Productions, Disney, Apocalypse Pictures.
DISHONEST - Producer, Writer, Director & Editor
Introducing my first independent film, DISHONEST a cyber-noir, action-horror movie. A tense yet fast paced story centred on a Deep Web conspiracy, set within the idyllic country setting of Ashwood Forest. The movie was made alongside friends & local talent, within Warwickshire & Leicestershire.
DISHONEST received acclaimed festival awards & selections including the Horror-On-Sea Festival 2022. Best Thriller - New York Tri-State Short Film Festival, Best Producer - Tokyo International Shorts & Honourable Mention Award at Roma International Short Film Fest.
My work continues to grow, as I develop new ideas for fast paced thrillers & action-packed horror films. I have been fortunate to work alongside creators that share unique visions for captivating indie film narratives & music videos for established talents.
Official Selection
DISHONEST
GOLDEN BRIDGE iSTANBUL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2023
ISTANBUL
2023
BEST ACTRESS AWARD - IGA WYRWAL
DISHONEST
NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL 2023
Nashville, Tenesse
2023
Official Selection
DISHONEST
SEOUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023
SEOUL
2023
WINNER Best Thriller Award
DISHONEST
INDOBALI FILM FESTIVAL 2023
Bali
2023
Official Selection
DISHONEST
TORONTO INDIE FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL 2023
Toronto
2023
Honourable Mention Award
DISHONEST
MADRID INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2023
MADRID
2023
WINNER Best Thriller Award
DISHONEST
NEW YORK TRI-STATE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022
New York
2022
Honourable Mention Award
DISHONEST
ROMA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Rome
2022
WINNER Best Producer - JOHN RYAN, KIRK BROMLEY, IGA WYRWAL
DISHONEST
TOKYO INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Tokyo
2022
SEMI FINALIST
DISHONEST
RISERVATI PICTURES - Film Festival 2022
London
2022
Official Selection
DISHONEST
HORROR-ON-SEA 2022 - Film Festival
Southend-On-Sea
2022
Official Selection, Curtain raiser
DISHONEST
The Rugby Festival of Culture
Rugby
2019
College
University of Derby
BA Hons Film & Video
20002003
Birth Date
February 5, 1982
Nickname
Topjar
Hometown
Rugby
Height
5'10
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
British
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
John Ryan has featured and contributed on three films in his home town of Rugby:
'DISHONEST' as Writer, Director, Editor & Actor
'REDCON1' as Actor
'ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOME' as Actor
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The late Bill Maynard read for a role in DISHONEST; a dog walker who discovers a severed arm in the forest.
As Godfather to co-producer Kirk Bromley - the famous character actor received a scripted scene; a part reminiscent to his beloved 'Greengrass' character.
Bill passed on the role for logistical concerns, but wished success for the creators & their project.
The scene was later reimagined as a boy on a bike, searching for his pet dog - This part went to John Ryan's nephew Pierce Ryan
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John Ryan backpacked to Australia in 2006 and landed jobs with:
Nickelodeon the Kids Choice Awards - Chaperone, The Disney Channel - Production Assistant
"I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here" - Scanner Runner
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John Ryan wore many hats in producing DISHONEST including: Writer, Director, Editor, Foley SFX dept. He also played the part of 'DCI Brayburn'
Other Crew members did various roles too: Grace Adlerstein was the film score composer and also played the part of 'DCI Howell'.
A film school graduate from Derby University. I went on to work with Screen West Midlands, Nickelodeon, & Granada. I'm a collaborative filmmaker driven to excite audiences with fast paced, action horror and thriller movies.
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