About Me
"If you want to know me, watch my films."
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- Charlie Chaplin
RYAN SHOVEY
In all aspects of my life and career, one thing has persisted... my drive for creativity. I began my journey into filmmaking as a director and editor. Throughout film school, I would craft stories around digital techniques I wanted to accomplish in order to wow my fellow students and professor. That goal won me a CINE Golden Eagle Award For Excellence with my short film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart.
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Since then, I have thirsted for that next level. Be it feature film writing/directing, or just crafting a well told story on the page, my hunger for excellence in the craft has yet to satiate. I'm reminded of a quote by Akira Kurosawa, "If you want to be a great director, become a great screenwriter."
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That sparked my journey into professional screenwriting, which I am pursuing this very moment. I have several feature scripts ready for that next step onto the big screen.
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My ultimate goal: A working Writer and/or Director in Feature Films.
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Below, you can view my short film timeline. Please enjoy.
Filmography
STALL
October 2018
A woman is forced to use the handicapped stall, and suffers dire consequences.
I'll Be Alone For Christmas
December 2015
When a woman finds herself alone on Christmas, she seeks solace in social media. But, when an unexpected visitor enters her home, she realizes she won't be alone for much longer.
Cecilia
May 2014
Cecilia's been having nightmares. They're so bad, her mother calls a friend to help. They soon discover the cause of Cecilia's nightmares and the results are more horrific than they ever imagined.
MIRRORED
February 2016
When a slacker, gamer dude gets a new mirror installed in his room, he's thrust into a hellish journey with horrific results.
LOVER
September 2015
A woman grows closer to her new lover. But, she soon discovers he’s not at all what he seems…
The Audition
June 2013
An actress walks down the dark, creepy streets of New Orleans on her way to an audition. She keeps her agent on the phone to keep from being too scared. What she doesn't know is a group of seedy gentlemen are following her the entire time with bad intentions.
HUNTER
May 2013
When a college student, decides to stay at home to catch up on her studies, she decides to call it an early night. However, the masked figure who stands behind her and watches her in the dark has different plans for the night's activities.
Zeik's Bad Day
January 2010
Zeik is on a mission to win over the girl of his dreams after encountering a really bad day, bullies, and the zombie apocalypse."
The Tell-Tale Heart
August 2007
Based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story.
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A servant is driven to murder from an old man's dead eye... but why would you say he is mad?
One Rainy Night
May 2005
A man just wants to go home after a hard day of work. He feels like someone has a different plan.
Brujeria
January 2005
A man is haunted by the dreams of his girlfriend, a year after her mysterious death.
The Ping-Pong Story
June 2004
A boy just wants to play a friendly game of ping-pong with his mean older brother.
CINE
Golden Eagle
2008
BEST STUDENT DIRECTOR
Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart
Written & Directed by Ryan Shovey
Stage32's
Search For New Blood
2019
BEST SCRIPT FINALIST
A Waking Nightmare
Written by Ryan Shovey
Fear Fete
Horror Film Festival
2013
BEST SLASHER SHORT FILM
HUNTER
Written & Directed by Ryan Shovey