Director…Cinematographer…Editor…Marketing Strategist

RY WARDWELL
Director/Founder, Berkeley Street Media

I became a filmmaker to craft and convey stories that promote positive social change. Storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of communication, and whether crafting narrative films that offer hope and strength, or documentary stories that bring awareness, I want to make a positive impact.

I have been a writer, photographer and musician since my early youth and it is the combination of these crafts – weaving words, images and sound – that I find powerful and addicting. My passion for storytelling is rooted in a range of social issues – including environment, food security, and various human rights. These are among the causes that guided my career efforts prior to filmmaking. My path has taken me from agricultural non-profit work to economic analysis & regulatory design for the Environment, to strategic planning and development of hybrid and electric cars for one of the largest companies in the world…and finally, to my passion and purpose: filmmaking.

I am a writer and director and I can’t put down the camera and also enjoy practicing a range of editing styles. At any given time I’m likely working on documentary, narrative and commercial projects.

Ry studied Film Directing at UCLA, holds an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the University of Southern California and a BS in Environmental Economics from the University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a researcher for an agricultural non-profit, a regulatory & economic consultant for developing national regulations for the Environmental Protection Agency, and as an alternative fuels strategic planner and vehicle concept developer for Toyota’s North American corporate headquarters.

In addition to directing the feature documentary, “Horsepower”, Ry is currently completing two short narrative films and various commercial projects.

For more info on Horsepower:
http://HorsepowerTheMovie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/HorsepowerTheMovie

Contact:
Ry Wardwell
Los Angeles
ry@rywardwell.com

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WHAT WE DO

Berkeley Street Media produces impactful video that is carefully planned, beautifully captured, eloquently edited, and always sharp!

We shoot all kinds of media though we specialize in crafting high quality commercial and industrial video that delivers on your objectives. Our expertise in strategy, product marketing and communications makes us a very unique media production company — whether you work with an agency or develop your own communications strategies, we get it, we understand the mission, but we won’t get in the way…not without your permission!

We have deep experience in automotive, environment, alternative fuels, and with non-profits as well as state and federal government agencies. We thrive on initiatives with a strong social cause, yet we are armed with the marketing training and experience to produce media and meet communication objectives for just about any product in any industry.

We develop a sense of ownership for every project because we love creating sharp and fun media!

Here’s a taste of what we do:

Commercials & Promotional Videos. Even if you are producing the project yourself we bring more than just a camera and a shot-list. We will help make sure the video delivers on your communications goals and achieves a look and feeling that is consistent with product benefits and brand values.

Market Research Media & Industrials. With a focused marketing and research background and years of experience communicating “voice of the customer” to executives, along with keen perspective on how large companies operate, we are uniquely qualified to create videos that communicate research results, customer trends, support internal marketing goals and advance business decisions.

Documentary Storytelling. We live to capture and communicate the untold story. Yes we shoot interviews, but we love to craft compelling stories about important issues or social or cultural phenomena, whether five minutes or feature-length.

Run ‘n Gun Documentary. Need a great-looking interview and some sharp B-roll to go with it? We specialize in the “one-man band” solution, running camera, sound and even interviewing.

Gorgeous Interviews. So often the need is just an interview or two, but it’s gotta be great. We love creating stylized and elegant interviews just as much as we enjoy shooting “man on the street” pieces or guerrilla customer intercepts.

Narrative Films. We offer cut rates for projects we love!

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Mirror (poetry)

June 29, 2013 Tags: lovers after life

Birth
With only moon and my mission on the first of nights,
The whites in your eyes and their cheeks stole mine
First spark of unseen blush, you turn away to beckon
Thin lips tease and follow, trace a new bright line
To suspend the heart its moment, absent desire, no deprive

Death
We are old enough to live young but we are not young lovers
You are my mirror and I am yours, we were crafted a single lens
Divine brushes painted our shapes, heavenly torch our sparks
Split and freed for lifetimes to roam
To go apart and know life, loss and the colors of alone

Sun
Oh the far-flung events we willed, the paths we folded to pair eyes under moonlight
In high golden grasses I watch the sky, on a vessel’s deck I close my eyes, salty ocean spray
In all my lives these solus moments began my greatest search
In seeking beauty we all begin
Then walk the heart on plank, and look afar
In denying fear there is light within

Life
Dances across continents we play in waking days
Shine of hair and stains of wine, flutter at windy island speeds
And for many mornings we soak their pain, lifting and laughing to tend those in need
Practicing the nurture of all, and this love it cradles us both
So in return the embrace it lifts, one burgeoning soul at a time
The grief we dispel, though it sinks into my filling well
So keep watch on me too, for my bones hold my eyes and they are captive in mind

Lovers
Lovers heal lovers, and so we might each be free
Having swam this endless aquifer, by soul not bended knee
From your spirit, your image, my love, always willing never prisoner
Dances beyond continents divinely play, the last pieces of pain we erase
Easily your path lays within mine, brightly burning in forged embrace

Olives & Walnuts (just words)

December 5, 2011

I left you and you left me. I wanted to know you before the moment we met, crossed our eyes and mingled our hands, touched clean graces and slipped out of kind smiles. Could we dabble the coastline, like lovers did on the islands of France. Us and our other lovers, that’s what plagued us, and move beyond, I forgive in the instant, mortality in me, on me, through me, I will never be this young again, and again…And again we count nothing in the moments that pass. We look in the same direction, not at each other, but we don’t see the same thing, right next to one another, flowing clothes, surface graces, appearances of each other we used to study, only are disappointing and tired now. My hair is going, your skin is showing, our age is kind to us, I guess, but we listen to the many voices, the neighbors and wise people who would tell us to be a way, tell us to know each day, to know each other, because we never did, caught in in blinding motion, searching to be greater, yearning to be higher.

We sit on a stone wall, high above the sea. Your skin is olive, mine walnut from the sun and how it shines upon the big sea. My square jaw pushes up no smile, your flowing hair could not replace the radiance in your eyes. We touch even, in this pose, me resting back on my elbows, you slouched on your one hip, toward me, as if we were king and queen of this would-be Spanish veranda, but we just look like we are young in the world, edgy in its social life, creative beyond those who would wield power over us, eventually send me to my death across the ocean.

I piece this together and I wonder the real story. For who is it that would know me in a past life, for who is it that would seek my advice. I ventured out alone on many evenings, illicit endeavors to perk up my mind, unclench my jaw, but the tightness grew and the shame became known. My lovers always cried long before me but not this time. I crumbled in her arms at first, and maybe that was your sign. Was that your sign?

So your olive skin and your almond shaped eyes, they gaze and focus and pick apart the distant waves. Your bloodless lips were once so rosy and they traced down behind my neck. They searched for something to please me, and I let my belly cave in to the blankets, face of softness, feet writhing as I wait for your touch again. You loved to tease and I loved you to feel love. And you watched my lower back curve and cave and I let my spine go, release the death, that was crawling slow and black between my layers of skin, an unseen source of a dark blank dream, encasing my body and defacing my moral. But all the while I received your touch…dissipated together and watched our skin scorch with Earthly heat.

In My Own Embrace (poetry)

November 24, 2011 Tags: poetry

every night in this life i’ve laid, in a different position, in my own embrace, forgetting to say my prayers
forgiven sharp stares and walk-away spine, the shameless bite i’ve delivered to each of them
before i leave i will absorb what pain i can, answering some prayer i do not know

Soldiering words, I speak them delicate so they march down your chest, they are tickling jewels
but my touch is cold, my words unheard,
some pretty things lie afar on the forest floor, browns and greens, the shades of things collected for my home,
I for now will know me all the crying i missed, as I prop my naked form with many pillows
when the next thing takes my brain from this thought, the hope is that the tear separates, into too many pieces of water for me to see, freshening the air with the lives we’ve lived
she says my hips are curved and skin so soft over my gentle ribs,
so my figure and so my heart, good morning my dear I have adored you from the start

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FILTER

BOLT Storage (spot)
Project Info

BOLT Storage (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Client: BOLT Modern Storage
Director / Cinematographer / Editor : Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: BOLT Modern Storage
Dream Upright (teaser)
Project Info

Dream Upright (teaser)

Synopsis: An “Artist Teaser” for the Los Angeles-based solo act, Dream Upright. Daniel Pritchett is a master looper, weaving bluesy upright bass licks, slick vocal beats and resonant lyrics into a percussive and melodic uniqueness that can only be compared to the bliss of, well — dreaming all day long!

Length: 0:23

A film by Ry Wardwell (2017)

Direct Link: Vimeo
Amori’s Burlesque
Project Info

Amori’s Burlesque

An explosive compilation of the amazing performers and outrageous shenanigans that transpire at Amori’s Casino & Burlesque at the Lighting in a Bottle Festival, where Paul E. Amori first captured and curated loving audiences before dedicating himself to “putting the love back in politics”!

Producer: Paul E. Amori
Director of Photography & Editor: Ry Wardwell
Additional Cinematography: Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Paul E. Amori
Sunsafe Rx (spot)
Project Info

Sunsafe Rx (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2016)

Client: Sunsafe Rx
Executive Producer: David Murphey
Director / Editor / Voiceover: Ry Wardwell
Photography: Pond5 & Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: SunsafeRX.com
You & I, My Dear
Project Info

You & I, My Dear

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

Synopsis: A sample of “authentic media”, purely expressed and conveyed in the vein of the emerging branch of marketing media best described as “docu-mercial”.

This is a pure solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note.

Length: 2:00

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Direct Link: Vimeo
Maui Yoga (promo)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (promo)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Hana Maui Yoga Institute — :60 Spot

SYNOPSIS: A 60 second preview of the breathtaking sights and balancing experiences of a retreat with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
You & I… (trailer)
Project Info

You & I… (trailer)

“You & I, My Dear”

A film by Ry Wardwell (2014)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
Haircut
Project Info

Haircut

Best Experimental Film, California International Shorts Festival

A film by Ry Wardwell (2010)

SYNOPSIS: Having condemned her father over her parent’s divorce, a headstrong teenager confronts her dad, revealing surprising information about their marriage and raising questions about love and life that may only be answered in time.

CAST
Belle: Katy Townsend
Sam: Jason Henderson
Dad: Dennis Delsing
Girl in Park: Julianna Pitt
Boy in Park: JJ Yosh

CREW
Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Written by: Ry Wardwell, Jamie Peters
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Mauricio Arrioja
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Production Designer: Jesselynn Desmond
Original Score: Shawn Lyon

Direct link: Vimeo
Horsepower (mini doc)
Project Info

Horsepower (mini doc)

Horsepower: The Slaughter & Rescue of American Horses

“Horsepower” is a powerful journey into the little-known world of modern horse-trading and slaughter. This short preview of the feature-length documentary offers at taste of the issues, people and horses that make up this important story. “Horsepower” introduces the mainstream world to critical equine issues in North America. This film will raise awareness and help horses!

We are currently fundraising for post-production and developing distribution. Please contact Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com

Please contribute to Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com at Paypal.com to help get the movie finished sooner!

Thank you for supporting us and advocating for horses!

-The “Horsepower” team

PRIMARY CREW
Director / Co-Producer/ Camera Operator / Writer / Editor – Ry Wardwell
Producer / Writer – Chris Jonason
Director of Photography / Co-Producer / Writer – Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Horsepower the Movie
Where I go
Project Info

Where I go

WINNER OF 4 AWARDS, SEATTLE 24 HOUR FILM RACE 2010 (filmracing.com)
Best Cinematography
Best Original Music Score
Best Set Design
Best Costume Design

YEAR: 2010
SYNOPSIS: Where do we go when our consciousness cannot deal with reality? Perhaps that special place can be what saves us.

CAST
Jess: Lisa LeVan
Paul: Rodrigo DeMedieros
Billy: Scott C. Brown
Jen: Telisa Steen
Mark: Anthony Ascione

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director: Sam Nuttmann, Ry Wardwell
Producer: Sean Avichouser
Director of Photography: Keith Bolling
Co-producers: Sam Nuttmann, Hugh Berry
Writers: Sam Nuttmann, Ry Wardwell, Hugh Berry
Editor: Sean Donavan
Assistant Director: Hugh Berry
Camera Operators: Keith Bolling, Phillip Conover, Christina (Minna) Brown
Sound Technician: Mark Renstrom
Boom Operators: Mark Renstrom, Paublo M.A. Smith
Lighting Technician: Alex Meader
Music & Sound Design: Sam Nuttmann
Make-up & Special FX Artist: Anne Sellery
Hair Stylist: Stacey Williams
Production Photography: Dominique Miciano
Script Supervisor: Rebecca Dias
Production Assistants: Allison Eckert, MacKenzie McAninch, Jacob Niehaus
Craft Services: Tara Smith
Location Scouts: Keith Bolling, Sam Nuttmann

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY SAKURA WINDS
Oboe: Robert Knoll
Clarinet: Geoffrey Larson
Bassoon: Jordana Elliott
French Horn: Josiah Boothby

SPECIAL THANKS TO
Chris Jonason
HRP Properties
The Berry Family

CRANE, DOLLY AND CAMERA STABILIZER SYSTEMS BY
Cobra Crane USA (CobraCraneUSA.com)

Direct link: Vimeo
Coconut Glen’s (spot)
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Coconut Glen’s
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
No String Attached
Project Info

No String Attached

Created for The 100 Hour Film Race 2011 (filmracing.com)

YEAR: 2011
SYNOPSIS: A botched robbery leaves a couple of cowboys in a tight spot until a deal is made that seals the fate of them all.

CAST
The British Butcher: Jim Burgess
Lollipop Jack: C. Marx
Eddie: Gregory Paul
Smithy: Cory Rain
Grey Arabian Horse: Shasta
Kiger Mustang Horse: Luna

CREW
Writer / Director: Sam Nuttmann
Director of Photography: Ry Wardwell
Producer: Erin Weathers
Camera Operator: Ry Wardwell and Sam Nuttmann
Sound Engineer: Andy Dopieralski
Assistant Sound Engineer: Girard Fleur
Lead Grip: Garvin Carrell
Wardrobe and Make-up: Chris Jonason
Production Assistant: Holly Merrill and Dana Freeman
Stunt Coordinator: Chris Jonason
Editor: Sam Nuttmann and Ry Wardwell
Original Music: Gregory Paul

Horses provided and managed by Chris Jonason and the EquisNowProject.com.
Special thanks to indiSYSTEM Camera Gear and Red Giant Software
Shot on location in Index, Washington, USA.
© Session 7 Media

Direct link: Vimeo
Leathers (spot)
Project Info

Leathers (spot)

Commercial spot for Leathers Furniture of Issaquah, WA

CAST
Mr. President: Mitch Setlow
Female Reporter 1: Cynthia Rosanova
Female Reporter 2: Marcella Rosanova
Male Reporter: Mark Davis
Moving Man: Reeve Barceloux

CREW
Writer: Sam Nuttmann, Mark Davis, Mitch Setlow
Producer: Mark Davis
Director / Cinematographer: Sam Nuttmann
Gaffer: Ry Wardwell
Editor / Color Correction / Sound Design: Sam Nuttmann

TECHNICAL INFO
Camera: Canon 5DMKII
Lenses: 17-40mm L, 24-70mm L
Camera crane provided by IndiSystem.com

Direct link: Vimeo
Edge of Venice
Project Info

Edge of Venice

A film by Ry Wardwell

Synopsis: Venice Beach sunset shot and edited in 4 hours.

Year: 2010

Direct link: Vimeo

You & I, My Dear
Project Info

You & I, My Dear

“You & I, My Dear”

A film by Ry Wardwell (2014)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
You & I… (trailer)
Project Info

You & I… (trailer)

“You & I, My Dear”

A film by Ry Wardwell (2014)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
Haircut
Project Info

Haircut

Best Experimental Film, California International Shorts Festival

A film by Ry Wardwell (2010)

SYNOPSIS: Having condemned her father over her parent’s divorce, a headstrong teenager confronts her dad, revealing surprising information about their marriage and raising questions about love and life that may only be answered in time.

CAST
Belle: Katy Townsend
Sam: Jason Henderson
Dad: Dennis Delsing
Girl in Park: Julianna Pitt
Boy in Park: JJ Yosh

CREW
Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Written by: Ry Wardwell, Jamie Peters
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Mauricio Arrioja
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Production Designer: Jesselynn Desmond
Original Score: Shawn Lyon

Direct link: Vimeo
Where I go
Project Info

Where I go

WINNER OF 4 AWARDS, SEATTLE 24 HOUR FILM RACE 2010 (filmracing.com)
Best Cinematography
Best Original Music Score
Best Set Design
Best Costume Design

YEAR: 2010
SYNOPSIS: Where do we go when our consciousness cannot deal with reality? Perhaps that special place can be what saves us.

CAST
Jess: Lisa LeVan
Paul: Rodrigo DeMedieros
Billy: Scott C. Brown
Jen: Telisa Steen
Mark: Anthony Ascione

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director: Sam Nuttmann, Ry Wardwell
Producer: Sean Avichouser
Director of Photography: Keith Bolling
Co-producers: Sam Nuttmann, Hugh Berry
Writers: Sam Nuttmann, Ry Wardwell, Hugh Berry
Editor: Sean Donavan
Assistant Director: Hugh Berry
Camera Operators: Keith Bolling, Phillip Conover, Christina (Minna) Brown
Sound Technician: Mark Renstrom
Boom Operators: Mark Renstrom, Paublo M.A. Smith
Lighting Technician: Alex Meader
Music & Sound Design: Sam Nuttmann
Make-up & Special FX Artist: Anne Sellery
Hair Stylist: Stacey Williams
Production Photography: Dominique Miciano
Script Supervisor: Rebecca Dias
Production Assistants: Allison Eckert, MacKenzie McAninch, Jacob Niehaus
Craft Services: Tara Smith
Location Scouts: Keith Bolling, Sam Nuttmann

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY SAKURA WINDS
Oboe: Robert Knoll
Clarinet: Geoffrey Larson
Bassoon: Jordana Elliott
French Horn: Josiah Boothby

SPECIAL THANKS TO
Chris Jonason
HRP Properties
The Berry Family

CRANE, DOLLY AND CAMERA STABILIZER SYSTEMS BY
Cobra Crane USA (CobraCraneUSA.com)

Direct link: Vimeo
No String Attached
Project Info

No String Attached

Created for The 100 Hour Film Race 2011 (filmracing.com)

YEAR: 2011
SYNOPSIS: A botched robbery leaves a couple of cowboys in a tight spot until a deal is made that seals the fate of them all.

CAST
The British Butcher: Jim Burgess
Lollipop Jack: C. Marx
Eddie: Gregory Paul
Smithy: Cory Rain
Grey Arabian Horse: Shasta
Kiger Mustang Horse: Luna

CREW
Writer / Director: Sam Nuttmann
Director of Photography: Ry Wardwell
Producer: Erin Weathers
Camera Operator: Ry Wardwell and Sam Nuttmann
Sound Engineer: Andy Dopieralski
Assistant Sound Engineer: Girard Fleur
Lead Grip: Garvin Carrell
Wardrobe and Make-up: Chris Jonason
Production Assistant: Holly Merrill and Dana Freeman
Stunt Coordinator: Chris Jonason
Editor: Sam Nuttmann and Ry Wardwell
Original Music: Gregory Paul

Horses provided and managed by Chris Jonason and the EquisNowProject.com.
Special thanks to indiSYSTEM Camera Gear and Red Giant Software
Shot on location in Index, Washington, USA.
© Session 7 Media

Direct link: Vimeo
Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

“Your Voice” is a true solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note. Even the dog panting is me

Synopsis: This project began with how I feel, but it is about us…I made it for you.

Length: 2:00

Direct link: Vimeo

Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

Synopsis: A sample of “authentic media”, purely expressed and conveyed in the vein of the emerging branch of marketing media best described as “docu-mercial”.

This is a pure solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note.

Length: 2:00

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Direct Link: Vimeo
Dream Upright (teaser)
Project Info

Dream Upright (teaser)

Synopsis: An “Artist Teaser” for the Los Angeles-based solo act, Dream Upright. Daniel Pritchett is a master looper, weaving bluesy upright bass licks, slick vocal beats and resonant lyrics into a percussive and melodic uniqueness that can only be compared to the bliss of, well — dreaming all day long!

Length: 0:23

A film by Ry Wardwell (2017)

Direct Link: Vimeo
Edge of Venice
Project Info

Edge of Venice

A film by Ry Wardwell

Synopsis: Venice Beach sunset shot and edited in 4 hours.

Year: 2010

Direct link: Vimeo

BOLT Storage (spot)
Project Info

BOLT Storage (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Client: BOLT Modern Storage
Director / Cinematographer / Editor : Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: BOLT Modern Storage
Sunsafe Rx (spot)
Project Info

Sunsafe Rx (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2016)

Client: Sunsafe Rx
Executive Producer: David Murphey
Director / Editor / Voiceover: Ry Wardwell
Photography: Pond5 & Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: SunsafeRX.com
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Hana Maui Yoga Institute — :60 Spot

SYNOPSIS: A 60 second preview of the breathtaking sights and balancing experiences of a retreat with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Coconut Glen’s (spot)
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Coconut Glen’s
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Horsepower (spot)
Project Info

Horsepower (spot)

:60 spot for Horsepower the Movie: A documentary film investigating humankind’s relationship with horses and the disturbing truths about rescue, slaughter and the current welfare of horses in America.

This video features the Randy Dodge and his beautiful draft horse team, who won the hitch pull event, where teams compete to pull increasingly heavy loads of concrete at least 20 feet. This team won the competition, pulling 9,500 lbs! These draft horses are trained to pull heavy loads and no animals were harmed in the making of this motion picture.

VISIT at HorsepowerTheMovie.com for lots more info, tons of photos, blogs and more videos!

OUR GOAL: To educate America on the history and current state of horse welfare and positively impact regulation, training, horse care and rescue – we strongly believe this movie will help align stakeholders and improve the lives of horses. This movie is not a plea to share the opinions of the filmmakers — far from it — we aren’t arguing absolute positions for or against horse slaughter or any other hot issues. We are passionate and we are “pro-horse”, but we take an objective approach to our research and filmmaking.

CREDITS
Director / Editor: Ry Wardwell
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Producer: Chris Jonason
Production Assistant: Garrett Meyers

Direct link: Vimeo
Leathers (spot)
Project Info

Leathers (spot)

Commercial spot for Leathers Furniture of Issaquah, WA

CAST
Mr. President: Mitch Setlow
Female Reporter 1: Cynthia Rosanova
Female Reporter 2: Marcella Rosanova
Male Reporter: Mark Davis
Moving Man: Reeve Barceloux

CREW
Writer: Sam Nuttmann, Mark Davis, Mitch Setlow
Producer: Mark Davis
Director / Cinematographer: Sam Nuttmann
Gaffer: Ry Wardwell
Editor / Color Correction / Sound Design: Sam Nuttmann

TECHNICAL INFO
Camera: Canon 5DMKII
Lenses: 17-40mm L, 24-70mm L
Camera crane provided by IndiSystem.com

Direct link: Vimeo

Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A documentary promo by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Horsepower (mini doc)
Project Info

Horsepower (mini doc)

Horsepower: The Slaughter & Rescue of American Horses

“Horsepower” is a powerful journey into the little-known world of modern horse-trading and slaughter. This short preview of the feature-length documentary offers at taste of the issues, people and horses that make up this important story. “Horsepower” introduces the mainstream world to critical equine issues in North America. This film will raise awareness and help horses!

We are currently fundraising for post-production and developing distribution. Please contact Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com

Please contribute to Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com at Paypal.com to help get the movie finished sooner!

Thank you for supporting us and advocating for horses!

-The “Horsepower” team

PRIMARY CREW
Director / Co-Producer/ Camera Operator / Writer / Editor – Ry Wardwell
Producer / Writer – Chris Jonason
Director of Photography / Co-Producer / Writer – Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Horsepower the Movie

You & I… (trailer)
Project Info

You & I… (trailer)

“You & I, My Dear”

A film by Ry Wardwell (2014)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
You & I, My Dear
Project Info

You & I, My Dear

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

Synopsis: A sample of “authentic media”, purely expressed and conveyed in the vein of the emerging branch of marketing media best described as “docu-mercial”.

This is a pure solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note.

Length: 2:00

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Direct Link: Vimeo
Haircut
Project Info

Haircut

Best Experimental Film, California International Shorts Festival

A film by Ry Wardwell (2010)

SYNOPSIS: Having condemned her father over her parent’s divorce, a headstrong teenager confronts her dad, revealing surprising information about their marriage and raising questions about love and life that may only be answered in time.

CAST
Belle: Katy Townsend
Sam: Jason Henderson
Dad: Dennis Delsing
Girl in Park: Julianna Pitt
Boy in Park: JJ Yosh

CREW
Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Written by: Ry Wardwell, Jamie Peters
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Mauricio Arrioja
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Production Designer: Jesselynn Desmond
Original Score: Shawn Lyon

Direct link: Vimeo
Where I go
Project Info

Where I go

WINNER OF 4 AWARDS, SEATTLE 24 HOUR FILM RACE 2010 (filmracing.com)
Best Cinematography
Best Original Music Score
Best Set Design
Best Costume Design

YEAR: 2010
SYNOPSIS: Where do we go when our consciousness cannot deal with reality? Perhaps that special place can be what saves us.

CAST
Jess: Lisa LeVan
Paul: Rodrigo DeMedieros
Billy: Scott C. Brown
Jen: Telisa Steen
Mark: Anthony Ascione

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director: Sam Nuttmann, Ry Wardwell
Producer: Sean Avichouser
Director of Photography: Keith Bolling
Co-producers: Sam Nuttmann, Hugh Berry
Writers: Sam Nuttmann, Ry Wardwell, Hugh Berry
Editor: Sean Donavan
Assistant Director: Hugh Berry
Camera Operators: Keith Bolling, Phillip Conover, Christina (Minna) Brown
Sound Technician: Mark Renstrom
Boom Operators: Mark Renstrom, Paublo M.A. Smith
Lighting Technician: Alex Meader
Music & Sound Design: Sam Nuttmann
Make-up & Special FX Artist: Anne Sellery
Hair Stylist: Stacey Williams
Production Photography: Dominique Miciano
Script Supervisor: Rebecca Dias
Production Assistants: Allison Eckert, MacKenzie McAninch, Jacob Niehaus
Craft Services: Tara Smith
Location Scouts: Keith Bolling, Sam Nuttmann

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY SAKURA WINDS
Oboe: Robert Knoll
Clarinet: Geoffrey Larson
Bassoon: Jordana Elliott
French Horn: Josiah Boothby

SPECIAL THANKS TO
Chris Jonason
HRP Properties
The Berry Family

CRANE, DOLLY AND CAMERA STABILIZER SYSTEMS BY
Cobra Crane USA (CobraCraneUSA.com)

Direct link: Vimeo
Sunsafe Rx (spot)
Project Info

Sunsafe Rx (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2016)

Client: Sunsafe Rx
Executive Producer: David Murphey
Director / Editor / Voiceover: Ry Wardwell
Photography: Pond5 & Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: SunsafeRX.com
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Google Pacman
Project Info

Google Pacman

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2015)

“Google Ingress: Pacman April Fool’s”

SYNOPSIS: Niantic Labs engineer, Ryan, is tasked with investigating a “bug” that is reportedly affecting Ingress agents…on April 1, 2015.

Client: Niantic Labs (Google, Inc.)

CAST
Ryan: Matthew Nye
Supervisor: JJ Yosh
Engineer 1: Lisa Chen
Engineer 2: David Murphey
Engineer 3: Archit Bhargava

CREW
Writers: Brandon Badger, Archit Bhargava, Josh, Ry Wardwell
Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Archit Bhargava, Ry Wardwell
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.

© Google, Inc.

Direct link: YouTube
Coconut Glen’s
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Coconut Glen’s (spot)
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Horsepower (mini doc)
Project Info

Horsepower (mini doc)

Horsepower: The Slaughter & Rescue of American Horses

“Horsepower” is a powerful journey into the little-known world of modern horse-trading and slaughter. This short preview of the feature-length documentary offers at taste of the issues, people and horses that make up this important story. “Horsepower” introduces the mainstream world to critical equine issues in North America. This film will raise awareness and help horses!

We are currently fundraising for post-production and developing distribution. Please contact Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com

Please contribute to Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com at Paypal.com to help get the movie finished sooner!

Thank you for supporting us and advocating for horses!

-The “Horsepower” team

PRIMARY CREW
Director / Co-Producer/ Camera Operator / Writer / Editor – Ry Wardwell
Producer / Writer – Chris Jonason
Director of Photography / Co-Producer / Writer – Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Horsepower the Movie
BOLT Storage (spot)
Project Info

BOLT Storage (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Client: BOLT Modern Storage
Director / Cinematographer / Editor : Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: BOLT Modern Storage

Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

“Your Voice” is a true solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note. Even the dog panting is me

Synopsis: This project began with how I feel, but it is about us…I made it for you.

Length: 2:00

Direct link: Vimeo
No String Attached
Project Info

No String Attached

Created for The 100 Hour Film Race 2011 (filmracing.com)

YEAR: 2011
SYNOPSIS: A botched robbery leaves a couple of cowboys in a tight spot until a deal is made that seals the fate of them all.

CAST
The British Butcher: Jim Burgess
Lollipop Jack: C. Marx
Eddie: Gregory Paul
Smithy: Cory Rain
Grey Arabian Horse: Shasta
Kiger Mustang Horse: Luna

CREW
Writer / Director: Sam Nuttmann
Director of Photography: Ry Wardwell
Producer: Erin Weathers
Camera Operator: Ry Wardwell and Sam Nuttmann
Sound Engineer: Andy Dopieralski
Assistant Sound Engineer: Girard Fleur
Lead Grip: Garvin Carrell
Wardrobe and Make-up: Chris Jonason
Production Assistant: Holly Merrill and Dana Freeman
Stunt Coordinator: Chris Jonason
Editor: Sam Nuttmann and Ry Wardwell
Original Music: Gregory Paul

Horses provided and managed by Chris Jonason and the EquisNowProject.com.
Special thanks to indiSYSTEM Camera Gear and Red Giant Software
Shot on location in Index, Washington, USA.
© Session 7 Media

Direct link: Vimeo
Dream Upright (teaser)
Project Info

Dream Upright (teaser)

Synopsis: An “Artist Teaser” for the Los Angeles-based solo act, Dream Upright. Daniel Pritchett is a master looper, weaving bluesy upright bass licks, slick vocal beats and resonant lyrics into a percussive and melodic uniqueness that can only be compared to the bliss of, well — dreaming all day long!

Length: 0:23

A film by Ry Wardwell (2017)

Direct Link: Vimeo
Amori’s Burlesque
Project Info

Amori’s Burlesque

A film by Ry Wardwell (2016)

An explosive compilation of the amazing performers and outrageous shenanigans that transpire at Amori’s Casino & Burlesque at the Lighting in a Bottle Festival, where Paul E. Amori first captured and curated loving audiences before dedicating himself to “putting the love back in politics”!

Producer: Paul E. Amori
Director of Photography & Editor: Ry Wardwell
Additional Cinematography: Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Paul E. Amori
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Coconut Glen’s
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Coconut Glen’s (spot)
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Horsepower (mini doc)
Project Info

Horsepower (mini doc)

Horsepower: The Slaughter & Rescue of American Horses

“Horsepower” is a powerful journey into the little-known world of modern horse-trading and slaughter. This short preview of the feature-length documentary offers at taste of the issues, people and horses that make up this important story. “Horsepower” introduces the mainstream world to critical equine issues in North America. This film will raise awareness and help horses!

We are currently fundraising for post-production and developing distribution. Please contact Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com

Please contribute to Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com at Paypal.com to help get the movie finished sooner!

Thank you for supporting us and advocating for horses!

-The “Horsepower” team

PRIMARY CREW
Director / Co-Producer/ Camera Operator / Writer / Editor – Ry Wardwell
Producer / Writer – Chris Jonason
Director of Photography / Co-Producer / Writer – Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Horsepower the Movie
BOLT Storage (spot)
Project Info

BOLT Storage (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2015)

Client: BOLT Modern Storage
Director / Cinematographer / Editor : Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: BOLT Modern Storage

Dream Upright (teaser)
Project Info

Dream Upright (teaser)

Synopsis: An “Artist Teaser” for the Los Angeles-based solo act, Dream Upright. Daniel Pritchett is a master looper, weaving bluesy upright bass licks, slick vocal beats and resonant lyrics into a percussive and melodic uniqueness that can only be compared to the bliss of, well — dreaming all day long!

Length: 0:23

A film by Ry Wardwell (2017)

Direct Link: Vimeo
You & I, My Dear
Project Info

You & I, My Dear

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
You & I… (trailer)
Project Info

You & I… (trailer)

“You & I, My Dear”

A film by Ry Wardwell (2014)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

“Your Voice” is a true solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note. Even the dog panting is me

Synopsis: This project began with how I feel, but it is about us…I made it for you.

Length: 2:00

Direct link: Vimeo
Haircut
Project Info

Haircut

Best Experimental Film, California International Shorts Festival

A film by Ry Wardwell (2010)

SYNOPSIS: Having condemned her father over her parent’s divorce, a headstrong teenager confronts her dad, revealing surprising information about their marriage and raising questions about love and life that may only be answered in time.

CAST
Belle: Katy Townsend
Sam: Jason Henderson
Dad: Dennis Delsing
Girl in Park: Julianna Pitt
Boy in Park: JJ Yosh

CREW
Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Written by: Ry Wardwell, Jamie Peters
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Mauricio Arrioja
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Production Designer: Jesselynn Desmond
Original Score: Shawn Lyon

Direct link: Vimeo
Amori’s Burlesque
Project Info

Amori’s Burlesque

A film by Ry Wardwell (2016)

An explosive compilation of the amazing performers and outrageous shenanigans that transpire at Amori’s Casino & Burlesque at the Lighting in a Bottle Festival, where Paul E. Amori first captured and curated loving audiences before dedicating himself to “putting the love back in politics”!

Producer: Paul E. Amori
Director of Photography & Editor: Ry Wardwell
Additional Cinematography: Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Paul E. Amori
Sunsafe Rx (spot)
Project Info

Sunsafe Rx (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell (2016)

Client: Sunsafe Rx
Executive Producer: David Murphey
Director / Editor / Voiceover: Ry Wardwell
Photography: Pond5 & Ry Wardwell

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: SunsafeRX.com
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Coconut Glen’s
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Coconut Glen’s (spot)
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Horsepower (spot)
Project Info

Horsepower (spot)

HorsePowerTheMovie.com

“Horsepower” the Movie is not ALL about rescues and training. Expect some excitement and prepare to witness the sheer physical power of these incredible animals!

This video features the Randy Dodge and his beautiful draft horse team, who won the hitch pull event, where teams compete to pull increasingly heavy loads of concrete at least 20 feet. This team won the competition, pulling 9,500 lbs! These draft horses are trained to pull heavy loads and no animals were harmed in the making of this motion picture.

VISIT HorsepowerTheMovie.com for more info!

“HORSEPOWER” THE MOVIE : A documentary film investigating humankind’s relationship with horses and the disturbing truths about rescue, slaughter and the current welfare of horses in America.

OUR GOAL: To educate America on the history and current state of horse welfare and positively impact regulation, training, horse care and rescue – we strongly believe this movie will help align stakeholders and improve the lives of horses. This movie is not a plea to share the opinions of the filmmakers — far from it — we aren’t arguing absolute positions for or against horse slaughter or any other hot issues. We are passionate and we are “pro-horse”, but we take an objective approach to our research and filmmaking.

CREDITS
Director / Editor: Ry Wardwell
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Producer: Chris Jonason
Production Assistant: Garrett Meyers
Horsepower (mini doc)
Project Info

Horsepower (mini doc)

Horsepower: The Slaughter & Rescue of American Horses

“Horsepower” is a powerful journey into the little-known world of modern horse-trading and slaughter. This short preview of the feature-length documentary offers at taste of the issues, people and horses that make up this important story. “Horsepower” introduces the mainstream world to critical equine issues in North America. This film will raise awareness and help horses!

We are currently fundraising for post-production and developing distribution. Please contact Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com

Please contribute to Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com at Paypal.com to help get the movie finished sooner!

Thank you for supporting us and advocating for horses!

-The “Horsepower” team

PRIMARY CREW
Director / Co-Producer/ Camera Operator / Writer / Editor – Ry Wardwell
Producer / Writer – Chris Jonason
Director of Photography / Co-Producer / Writer – Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Horsepower the Movie

You & I, My Dear
Project Info

You & I, My Dear

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
You & I… (trailer)
Project Info

You & I… (trailer)

“You & I, My Dear”

A film by Ry Wardwell (2014)

SYNOPSIS: A heartbroken writer waits patiently in a tiny desert town, holding out hope his distant ex-lover will return. As he develops feelings for the waitress next door, sad news and a shocking discovery make it clear that she is not the only one trying to pull him out of the past.

CAST
Ken: Jonathan Roumie
Holly: Cait Bliss
Melody’s Nephew: Matthew Nye
Melody: Erika Dutra
Waitress: Rebecca Metz
Guy in diner: Andy Hengl
Girl in diner: Alex Perry

CREW
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Katy Townsend
Director of Photography: Edward Salerno Jr.
Production Designer: Tiffany Smith
Music by: Geoff Levin & Bruce Chianese

Associate Producer: Mauricio Arrioja
1st Assistant Director: Megan Powers
1st Assistant Camera: Gareth Paul Cox
Gaffer: Colin Oh
Key Grip: Rob Flores
Production Sound Mixer: Luis Molgaard
Makeup & Hair: Andy Barragan
Wardrobe: Carol Yoo
Set Decoration: Andy Hengl
Set Decoration: Alex Perry
Production Assistant: Antonio Pineda
Production Assistant: Carlos Garcia Aceves
Stills Photographer: Matthew Leland Sumpter
Casting Assistant: Holly Dell
Casting Assistant: Adriana Frausto
Time-Lapse Photographer: Andrew Bender
Print Graphic Design: Anders Hjemdahl

“Woman” written & performed by: Patrick Hughes

Direct link: Vimeo
Your Voice
Project Info

Your Voice

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

“Your Voice” is a true solo project. I captured or created every image, sound and musical note. Even the dog panting is me

Synopsis: This project began with how I feel, but it is about us…I made it for you.

Length: 2:00

Direct link: Vimeo
Haircut
Project Info

Haircut

Best Experimental Film, California International Shorts Festival

A film by Ry Wardwell (2010)

SYNOPSIS: Having condemned her father over her parent’s divorce, a headstrong teenager confronts her dad, revealing surprising information about their marriage and raising questions about love and life that may only be answered in time.

CAST
Belle: Katy Townsend
Sam: Jason Henderson
Dad: Dennis Delsing
Girl in Park: Julianna Pitt
Boy in Park: JJ Yosh

CREW
Director/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Written by: Ry Wardwell, Jamie Peters
Produced by: Ry Wardwell, Mauricio Arrioja
Director of Photography: Sam Nuttmann
Production Designer: Jesselynn Desmond
Original Score: Shawn Lyon

Direct link: Vimeo
Maui Yoga (spot)
Project Info

Maui Yoga (spot)

A film by Ry Wardwell (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A short promotional documentary describing holistic health, community, amazing natural beauty and overall nurture of retreating with the Hana Maui Yoga Institute. Filmed entirely on location during HMYI retreat, January 2015.

LENGTH: 2:01

Client: Hana Maui Yoga Institute
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Ry Wardwell
Executive Producer: Brian (Rosh) Rocheleau

More info: HanaMauiYoga.com
Coconut Glen’s
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Coconut Glen’s (spot)
Project Info

Coconut Glen’s (spot)

A commercial by Ry Wardwell

SYNOPSIS: A 30 second spot for Coconut Glen’s ice cream at mile marker 27.5 on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Filmed documentary style and crafted into 2 marketing videos.

CREW
Ry Wardwell: Director/Producer/Editor
Glen Simkins: Executive Producer
Rosh: Boom Operator

Filmed on location in Maui, Hawaii.

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: CoconutGlens.com
Horsepower (mini doc)
Project Info

Horsepower (mini doc)

Horsepower: The Slaughter & Rescue of American Horses

“Horsepower” is a powerful journey into the little-known world of modern horse-trading and slaughter. This short preview of the feature-length documentary offers at taste of the issues, people and horses that make up this important story. “Horsepower” introduces the mainstream world to critical equine issues in North America. This film will raise awareness and help horses!

We are currently fundraising for post-production and developing distribution. Please contact Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com

Please contribute to Ry@HorsepowerTheMovie.com at Paypal.com to help get the movie finished sooner!

Thank you for supporting us and advocating for horses!

-The “Horsepower” team

PRIMARY CREW
Director / Co-Producer/ Camera Operator / Writer / Editor – Ry Wardwell
Producer / Writer – Chris Jonason
Director of Photography / Co-Producer / Writer – Sam Nuttmann

Direct link: Vimeo
More info: Horsepower the Movie