Born in Dallas, TX, Ryan Dickie is a director, writer and producer of films, television and music videos in live-action and animation. He brings twenty years of freelance experience as a cinematographer and editor into every directing project, often filling multiple roles. He lives to explore the vast spectrum of cinematic language, nerd out on the latest gear and tell personal stories with a sharp comedic edge.
Ryan’s recent projects include feature film Blow Up My Life starring Jason Selcig and Kara Young, winner of Best Film at Harlem International Film Festival, as well as the short animated series Good Morning, Pickles! for FX series “Cake” and Hot Future for Adult Swim. His short films have played film festivals including SXSW, Toronto Independent Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. His accolades include ten Vimeo Staff Picks and one of Filmmaker Magazine's “25 New Faces of Independent Film.”
He is a co-founder of production companies New Media Ltd and WPDA Studios. Member of the National Board of Review. Ryan also loves to cook, game, and make music as Beartrap99.
Abigail is a filmmaker and producer based in Connecticut. She wrote, directed and produced the 2023 feature film Blow Up My Life with Ryan Dickie, which MovieMaker Magazine called, "one of the coolest and most ambitious films we saw this year."
She is the Co-Producer of the feature documentary Karen Dalton: In My Own Time and the UPM on the Tribeca Audience Award Winner King Jack. Abigail has also produced and/or directed many short films, commercials, and music videos.
Jeri is film and commercial producer living and breathing in beautiful Montana. She is dedicated to creating a sustainable film ecosystem in this great state. She is a Producer and is also experienced with Line Producing, UPM, and 1st AD services.
Her latest producing film credits include Butcher’s Crossing starring Nick Cage, Fred Hechinger, Jeremy Bobb, Rachel Keller, and Xander Berkley.
Other notable works include Tokyo Cowboy, Sooyii a film completely in Pikuni the Native language of the Blackfeet tribe, Ted K the seminal biopic of Ted Kazinsky and the documentary Daughter of a Lost Bird about a Lummi adoptee finding her birth family.
Commercial clients have included Ford, GEICO, Hyundai, Hey Dude Shoes, Skoal, Johnny Walker, The Guild, and Carhartt amongst many others.
Yixin Cen is an imaginative filmmaker & producer hailing from New York. Moreover, she is a Jane of all trades, a skilled editor, videographer, creator of social media content, and a dedicated daydreamer.
As a filmmaker, media artist, and producer, she possesses a solid foundation in both traditional film techniques and digital media practices. Yixin's diverse skill set enables her to effectively navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of the film and digital media industries.
She has ventured into various facets of production as she finds great delight in exploring the boundless potential of moving images. Throughout her career, she has worked with creative agencies and esteemed production companies, allowing her to broaden her expertise and gain invaluable experience in the field.