ABOUT ME

I'm an executive producer and director now based in Los Angeles, after many years in New York City. I’ve created work for top ad agencies including Monks, 72andSunny, Droga5 and Havas. I’ve also produced and directed commercial and editorial content for Condé Nast.

I’ve been formally trained as a storyteller and a filmmaker (documentary + narrative), and I draw upon this grounding every day. I’m most inspired by real human stories, and I bring a natural empathy to my work with on-camera talent in support of authentic and compelling performances.

Before working in advertising, I spent my early years in New York City working in the independent film industry; as an assistant to top directors; as a shooter/producer for MTV; producing live film & music events; and as a freelance writer for Filmmaker Magazine.

I have an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University, where my short films won top honors and screened at festivals internationally.

I love what I do, and I like to stay busy.

Please contact me at: durier @ gmail.com

DURIER RYAN

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