Ryan Philander

Writer/Director/Editor at Philanderfilms
Director, Editor, Filmmaker and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

Member Since:
April 2016

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About Ryan

Originally from Minneapolis, MN. I attended Chapman University, graduated in Film Production, have since worked in the industry for years as an editor in reality and docs, a preditor (producer/editor) creating sizzles that sell and become tv series. WGA member, produced writer/director, cinephile, and student of story. I'm prolific with ideas, dedicated to the page, and experienced in both the field and edit bay.

My goal is to Create compelling and entertaining tv/film stories that transform perspectives. I generally like to write thrillers, dramas and dark comedies. Ideally, original stories that are fresh, dynamic & challenge the viewer to think.

I look forward to connecting with you!

Unique traits: My father is from South Africa and my mother is of Irish descent. I'm mixed race.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6' 3"

Weight:
197

Body type:
Athletic

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Brown

Ethnicity:
Other

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2025-03-20

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Blind Man's Bluff Budget: $1M - $5M | Thriller ⋄ Independent ⋄ Drama ⋄ Crime Blind Man's Bluff (Heist/Drama) A blind hacker and his estranged twin brother orchestrate daring heists against a crime kingpin, but their loyalty is tested as secrets emerge, forcing them to navigate betrayal, vengeance, and survival.
Change Gonna Come Budget: $5M - $10M | Music ⋄ Biography When a talented young singer’s ambition outgrows his humble beginnings, he is forced to deal with racism, the pitfalls of popularity, and the exploitative record label Goliaths.