Public Detective

RYAN FLOWERS
Ryan is a filmmaker, writer, musician, and full-time mailman at Canada Post, living on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territory known commonly as Vancouver BC. At Canada Post he is also a Social Steward who helps fellow employees connect with proper care if they are struggling with mental health, addiction, or family related issues.

Currently Ryan is writing his first novel, and editing a feature-length documentary with his wife Lisa Pham Flowers. He has made many short films and music videos, often fulfilling concurrent roles as writer, director, cinematographer, and editor, with most projects combining elements of sadness, humour, beauty and... shakeyness.

Two of his most acclaimed movie projects from the past are JIMBO and No Words Came Down. JIMBO premiered at TIFF 2013 and was subsequently expanded into an ambitious Canada Arts Council supported hybrid doc/narrative feature film, which is currently in Post Production. Ryan's memorable student thesis film No Words Came Down was honourable mention for Best Short Film at TIFF 2011, as well as being named to TIFF's Top Ten of 2011, and winning Whistler International Film Festival and Montreal Worldwide Film Festival's Student awards for best narrative work in 2011.

Ryan studied Creative Writing and Philosophy at Capilano University and Langara College, then he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film from Simon Fraser University.

ROBERT TORNROOS
After his debut short, Exile, premiered at the 2021 Whistler Film Festival, Robert Tornroos has completed his follow-up short film, The Hot Shot, in time for the 2022 Festival season. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Robert spent his formative years as a professional musician eventually transitioning to film after he ceased life on the road. For The Hot Shot, Robert is once again joined by his long time collaborator / cinematographer Ryan Flowers creating a true, two man DIY operation.