Ryan Shovey is a Los Angeles-based horror writer and director who crafts tales where outcasts must embrace their darkness to overcome their demons. Growing up in Ocala, FL, Ryan found inspiration in the eerie worlds of Edgar Allan Poe, the whimsical darkness of Tim Burton, and the cinematic mastery of John Carpenter. His passion for storytelling led him to Valencia College’s prestigious Film Program in Orlando, FL, where he graduated in 2007 under the mentorship of the late Ralph Clemente, a renowned filmmaker and teacher who deeply influenced Ryan’s approach to storytelling.

 

A self-taught artist at heart, Ryan has directed over a dozen short films, including Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, which won the CINE Golden Eagle Award for Excellence, and Sloppy Seconds, showcased at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con. His shorts Sloppy Seconds and Mirrored are featured in the anthology Pulp Modern: Die Laughing, now streaming on Tubi. Ryan’s feature screenplays, such as Parasomnia, Jeremy is the Devil, Raining Blood, and A Waking Nightmare, have earned accolades in competitions including PAGE Screenwriting and the ISA Fast Track Fellowship.

 

With a focus on blending poetic dread with visceral thrills, Ryan creates horror that resonates deeply, offering audiences both heart and terror. Through his work, he continues to explore the darker corners of humanity, crafting stories that linger long after the final frame.