Short Films
“Project Arbiter” Composer
Directed by Michael Chance and produced by Vicki de Mey, Project Arbiter is “a sci-fi espionage story that demonstrates how a small quiet victory tips the balance of power and foretells the outcome of World War II”.
Read the ScreenRant.com interview with Michael Chance or visit the official page to watch the trailer.
“The Survival of the Family Unit” Composer
Screened at the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, April, 2012.
After years of enduring his father’s cold discipline, a son decides to rid his father by poisoning him. But, just as soon as his plan starts to take effect, the son begins to see his father for the first time as a human being.
Director – Kevin Huang
Producer(s) – Adam Bonsib
Editor – Mowgli Jones
Cinematographer – James Herron & Tim Wu
“The Great Marcusio” Composer
The Great Marcusio is Marcus, a bumbling high school senior desperate to prove his magic chops to his family. Though Marcus struggles to master his dime store illusions, it’s overcoming his annoying sister and doubtful parents which proves to be most difficult. When Marcus lines up a big magic gig for a young girl’s birthday, his parents are thoroughly unimpressed, though he sees it as his next big break.
Pushed to his emotional limit, Marcus is determined to make the party a success. When he dares to perform a dangerous trick for the young party guests, will he unleash a power he never knew he possessed? And will it be enough to prove the doubters wrong?
Directed by D. Ryan Reeb and featuring an indie/quirky score.
“Love in the Afternoon” Composer
Directed by Hendrik de Smet.
Premiere at the 2011 WorldFest International Film Festival and presented with a Remi Award.
“Postcards From Heaven”
A film by renowned photographer Phil Borges, ‘Postcards from Heaven’ is short, dramatic documentary about one surgeon’s courageous battle to help victims of domestic violence heal and start life again after they were attacked, severely burned and disfigured. One of Sri Lankans few plastic surgeons, Dr. Chandini Perera, tackles the taboo subjects of acid burns and self-immolation; she transforms not only the lives of 15,000 patients but is changing societal prejudices against burns, disabilities and domestic abuse. Making only $600 a month and fighting an unpopular cause, she is motivated by her empowered women patients, her ‘postcards from heaven.
“Phil Borges Documentaries” Composer
Ryan has scored a series of compelling short documentaries for photojournalist Phil Borges on the topic of empowering women in third world countries.
“Ara’s Flight” Composer
Composer for computer animated short directed and animated by Hagop Kaneboughazian. Screenings at San Francisco Armenian Film Festival, ASIFA Animation Festival, and Staten Island Film Festival. Official site
“Maurine” Composer
Short film directed by Mauchi with a warm orchestral score. View the film at funnyordie.com
“Pearl Chang” Composer
Short film by director Cara I-Chen Chu.
“100 Proof” Composer
Film Noir piece by director Alex Goyette, premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
“Haunt” Music Editor
Music editor and mix engineer for short film with composer Michael Teoli.
“The Tomorrow Tree” Music Editor
Music editor for short film with composer Michael Teoli, submitted for Oscar consideration.
“Harrison Bergeron” Composer
Composer of music written for clarinet, piano, and string section.
“Today’s Special” Composer
Composer for short film directed by Jordan Dupper, screened the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
“Io Non Sono Cosi” Composer
Composer of short film for the 48 Hour Film Project in Boston.
“Super Nofriendo” Composer
Composer for short film directed by Dean James.