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Ryan

Just Coz

About Me

“To further the appreciation of culture among all the people, to increase respect for the creative individual, to widen participation by all the processes and fulfillments of art - this is one of the fascinating challenges of these days” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

My Interests

I'm a filmmaker and firefighter. My thesis short film went around the country in the film festival circuit, and I have directed a few spec commercials, and corporate pieces. Exercise - I love it, and am committed to staying in shape. Lounging - with friends, at clubs, in the park, on the sofa, wherever. Print - I've been doing some print modeling lately. It's actually a lot of fun, which is surprising to me, as I thought it would just be populated with narcissistic opportunists, yet have found the majority to be otherwise. Acting - I grew up acting in theater, commercials, and a little TV and film. It's in my blood, and I'll always love it, even if I'm no longer pursuing it avidly. Creativity - I always need some creative outlet, some project to keep me sane. There is much in this world that interests me, so much that inspires, too many to list.

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet good people. Perhaps I should clarify that... I'm interested in meeting people who enjoy who they are, who have a high degree of integrity, a warm spirit, don't take themselves too seriously, value human beings, and the planet, who support their friends, but do not belittle people, complain incessantly, nor dwell in the negative. I enjoy creative people, but folks who process from the left hemisphere of their brains are interesting to be around as well... I'd like to meet filmmakers here in San Francisco, writers, and post production folks. I'm looking for a band with financial backing that is looking to produce a music video. I'm also looking for writers of short narratives for film.I only add people to my friends list who I have met in person, so please don't be offended if I deny your add request.

Movies:

Tsotsi, Cool Hand Luke, The Seven Samurai, Good Will Hunting, American Beauty, Do the Right Thing, Swingers, Goodfellas, Apocolypse Now, Borat, There's Something About Mary, more...

Television:

Curb Your Enthusiasm, Weeds, Deadwood, Rome, Entourage, Dexter, Lost, etc...

Books:

The Sun Also Rises, Angela's Ashes, A Confederacy of Dunces, Guns Germs and Steel, etc...