Flower Dance
Director/Writer/Ex. Producer
A convoy carries a mysterious package through the forest. When the one with the real cargo comes face to face with a threat, alone, she must defend the cargo with her life.
Flower Dance is an action short film directed, written, and produced by Zach Ryan. A directorial debut, and with no dialogue, Flower Dance is a unique case in the trajectory of the average film student.
The project was Produced additionally by Jenine Dalusong and Kevin Williams
Produced in Late August and premiering at the Viking Film Festival June 7th, 2025
Business Card
Producer/1st Assistant Director
A group of coworkers find a business card inside a jacket, with a very interpretive but supposedly romantic note. Together they tell the story they think happened in their own unique ways.
Business Card is a drama comedy written, produced, and directed by Lucy Rick. Her senior thesis and directorial debut, Business Card pushes the possibilities of what a student film can do.
Pre production over 6 months and a 21 day production schedule. Business Card was Executive produced by Brandon Tyler Marx and Lucy Rick
Produced in Spring 2024 and premiering at the Hollywood Theater June 29th, 2025
Cult Classic
Screenwriter/Recordist
A group of roommates, no way to pay rent, and a an insufferable landlord who wants it fast. When they decide to start a cult in order to source quick money, they realize that's probably not how you want to get money quick
Written by Zach Ryan and Directed by Angelica Perez Santos, Cult Classic is a comedy created as part of the Advanced Production Workshop at Portland State University
Produced by Ant Diaz and Lee Anderson. Premiered at PSU Annual Showcase 2024 and shown at the Viking Film Festival (2024)
Cruisin' For A Boozin'
Producer/Recordist
Archibald, a late teen boy genius, and his best friend Bellamy create a clone of his grandfather in order to secure alcohol. What was supposed to be a simple mission to the liquor store turns into more than they bargained for.
A film written and directed by Dylan Erlbach, currently in post production.
Coming Soon...
The Man Who Waits
Recordist
A father waits for his wife at a bus stop everyday, as his daughter insists she's not coming back. As he insists that she will, we realize she might've been gone longer than he thinks.
The Man Who Waits is a drama written and directed by Katriona Pratt.
Created as part of the Advanced Production class at Portland State University.
Premiered at the PSU Annual Showcase and showing at the Viking Film Festival June 7th, 2025