Filmmaker Name: Ryan Murphy

Short Biography About Filmmaker: Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, I studied photography at the University of Oregon and film at Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura, CA. Been residing in Ventura since 2010 working as a freelance documentary and commercial filmmaker.

What type of films do you most love to create?: Documentaries and shorts.

Any notable awards or recognitions?: Best Documentary Short Winner, Santa Barbara International ShortFest 2025
Best Documentary Short Nominee, Austin International Film Festival 2025
Finalist Best Documentary, Frames of New York Film Festival 2025
Finalist Best Documentary Short, Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest 2025
Semi-Finalist Atlanta Movie Awards 2025
Official Selection Ojai Film Festival 2024

Fun fact or interesting tidbit about yourself: Avid surfer who enjoys the beach life of Ventura.

Website: http://ryanwmurphy.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/ryanw.murphy/