Rynoryder’s Podcast

Before we enter production tomorrow, December 11th, 2020, the cast assembled together for the second time, via Zoom, to do a table reading of the screenplay, "Butterflies", written by Ryan McCoy, directed by Kevin Van Stevenson, and adapted from the 2010 YA novel, "Party", written by Tom Leveen! "Butterflies" takes us inside the head of Becket Montgomery, a high school kid with a decision to make...should she follow in the steps of her deceased mother?  Or, does she tune out the voices in her head, and choose LIFE instead? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

Getting a little ansy, as I'm sure everyone else is feeling as well right now, so I decided to start something new!  I'm going to be doing a FULL analysis and breakdown of some of my scripts.  I've realized that the videos I've made where I get into details of my writing, people seem to enjoy, so let's see how these do.  I went through acts 1 and 2 of my script "bugs." and there may be some good insight in here for writers looking for someone diving into specifics regarding scene structure and character development. Thanks for giving it a listen!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

 In this vlog, I travel to my favorite part of LA, Hollywood, California!  I have a friend performing at the WORLD FAMOUS, Avalon Hollywood where some of the best DJs in the music industry have performed.   I came packing with three different cameras, my Canon 7D, BlackMagic Cinema, and my iPhone X.    The night was a blast and I get to now say I've filmed at the Avalon, another historic venue and location here in Los Angeles.   If you enjoyed this vlog, please hit the subscribe button and share this with others.  Thanks for watching!  You can check out Jeff, a.k.a. "Syd Salva"'s music here:  https://soundcloud.com/sydsalva   Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.      --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

I sat down with TV writer, Jon Veles, to talk about writing, the process, and what the motivation is to tell good stories. Jon's work can most recently be seen on the renewed season of "Fresh Off the Boat". Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

This is a clip from the podcast show I recorded with screenwriter and instructor, Phil Eisner.  Here, he talks about a "cheat" writers can use to help get the attention of a Hollywood script reader. Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  @rynoryder Instagram:  @rynoryder YouTube:  /rynoryder SnapChat:  rynoryder11 Facebook:  /RynoRyder11 Anchor:  /rynoryder --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

This is the audio from an article I wrote about the Origin Story of how my screenplay, "Apocalypse," went from script to graphic novel and why I decided to do it in the first place.  I end the audio with my thoughts about how to and what it means to produce in the film/tv/entertainment industry, in a modern 2019 marketplace.  Enjoy!  Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

Back to the whiteboard!! I'm doing some work on my most recent script and I came across what I thought was a teachable moment for any young/old/aspiring/established screenwriters and decided to whip out my iPhone and record a vlog just for you guys. Enjoy!! Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

I've been head-down writing and grinding that I haven't posted a video in a while so I wanted to give you all an update with my TOP FIVE things that have the most "legs" right now. To purchase a copy of my book, "Black Angel"go to the Amazon link here:  https://www.amazon.com/Black-Angel-Bipolar-too-story/dp/1090860080/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=ryan+mccoy+black+angel&qid=1555361215&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Follow updates for the graphic novel on Instagram:  @graphicnovelapocalypse Or, you can visit the website:  www.apocalypsegraphicnovel.com Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

I recently finished the first draft to send out to Brazillian/American director, Kaya Verruno, of a screenplay based on a pitch idea he had for an adventure story set in the northern jungles of Brazil.  This was our first script meeting where he gave me notes on the script to take back and apply to another draft. The meeting is just under 2 hours, and while not knowing the entire story, I still think you'll be able to pick up on a lot of stuff.  If you listen to the way I talk about story, it's very binary.  I think if you are an aspiring writer, pay attention.  There's definitely some stuff in here that will bring you some value. Aside from that, Kaya shares several true stories of things he's witnessed and experienced for himself in Brazil.  It sounds like quite an amazing place.  Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

Today marks the two-year anniversary of my mental breakdown that altered the course of my life forever.  I wanted to do something special for my podcast listeners, so along with introducing my book and why I decided to write it and the significance of it coming out today, I also picked an excerpt from the end of the first chapter to read. I want to push open the door for the conversations that need to be had regarding mental health, suicide, addiction and depression.  I believe they are all very much entangled together.  I wrote this book in the hopes that it can serve as a shield for others to have the courage to speak up about their own mental issues, OR, for those who haven't been affected by it, not to be afraid to speak up openly and honestly about it. If you like what you hear, please share this with someone you think may benefit from it as well.  If you would like to order a copy of my book, please visit this link:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1090860080/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Or, go to amazon.com and search for "Black Angel Bipolar" or "Ryan McCoy Bipolar". I thank you all for your support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

Here's the audio commentary for my third Apocalypse short.  As I explain in the video, I drew my inspiration for this one from director, Sam Mendes. I breakdown how quickly I work on the fly when I see what I want, only doing 1-2 takes for a shot.  I compliment the very talented, Micah Parker on his additions to the character and to the scenes.  And, I forget the young acctresses name.  :)  Sorry, Savannah! The second part of the video I go on a rant talking about Story vs. Spectacle and show an example of one piece of work I believe helps explain the difference. I'm really trying to figure out how to portray what I mean when I tell people of a movie or a screenplay, "There is no story."  In my head, it makes perfect sense, but I'm realizing how untangible the word "story" is, so I want to try and explain it better to the audience when I talk about it.  Please enjoy! Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

Here's another commentary for my short film, "Apocalypse:  The Drunk." My purpose behind putting these pieces of content out is to give any insight and perspective to ANY aspiring filmmaker, artist, creative, just to let you know a bit about what goes through my head and the reasons behind the choices I make, artisticly.  Even if sometimes those choices don't neccessarily work out in the end.   The important thing, is to not judge or blame yourself from them, but to learn and move onto the next.  To quote a menotr of mine, "You're only as good as your last at bat."  :) Please enjoy! Chase Coleman imdb:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2584288/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Follow Chase's music career @mercymodeband https://www.mercymodeband.com/ Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

As you'll hear during the intro, I was going back through some of my old videos and realized that a podcast with my friend Jon Veles, something fucked up and it only posted about the first 25-ish seconds of the interview. SO, I found the raw video and audio and decided to re-post it for you all.   Jon is a working writer, currently on TV for ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat."  I think there's some really valuable stuff in this interview because Jon and I talk about the differences between writing for film vs. TV, and also dive into our processes as writer's and how we come about making a story. Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.   You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

Been talking about doing these for a while now and finally decided to make one.  Because I got such a good feedback about me posting the different audio commentaries for my feature film, EVIDENCE, I thought people could gain some value by me doing an audio/video commentary for each of my short films I have on my channel.   You can't get more guerrilla than this one.  We shot during "magic hour" and only had about 20-25 minutes to film everything to keep the look we were going for.  There were literally 4-5 people, cast included, on set that day.  We rehearsed and rehearsed and then when the time was right, we got the shots.   This is probably my favorite of the three shorts, although technically not the best.  But, I love the grittiness and dirt of not just this story, but the character herself.   Look forward to more of these commentaries soon.  Thank you for watching, and please comment your thoughts below and share this video with friends.  Thanks!   Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third.  He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers.     You can follow him on: Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat:  http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor:  https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot:  https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

What you'll hear first is (after my sexy, raspy, stuffed up intro) is some audio ripped from one of my videos where an intern I had working for me last summer, Kai, wanted to ask me some questions about the industry and how I produced my first feature film.  I think the questions are great and I think there's definitely some "jewels" of wisdom in there. After that, you'll hear a complilation of audio from some of my podcasts I did last year. I hope you all enjoy, and I hope to continue to bring you value and keep producing MORE CONTENT!  :)  I love you all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

I fucked up on the audio and a second camera for this podcast, but I HIGHLY recommend you all check this one out, featuring actor John Paul Green. JP (as he goes by) is most widely known for his role as Chuck McCoy in the acclaimed Disney Television show, "Austin & Ally". In this podcast, we dive into how he made the move from Houston to Los Angeles, navigating his way through Hollywood, and what it was like working under the Disney banner. JP is a very intelligent, well-thought out person who I believe added some REAL VALUE to any of those aspiring for a career in the entertainment world. I apologize again for the lack of a second camera and bad audio, but I hope you all Enjoy! Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third. He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers. You can follow him on: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat: http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor: https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

It's been a while since I got to record a podcast, but my guest for this week is a very talented writer and director, Eric England. Eric has directed SIX feature length films so far in his career. We sit and talk about what it was like for him growing up in Arkansas and having a passion for story-telling and how he ended up here in LA. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @ericengland33. Check out the trailers for some of his films below. Enjoy! JOSIE - Starring Sophie Turner and Dylan McDermott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3_c-aSZF5M GET THE GIRL - Starring Justin Dobies and Elizabeth Whitson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqi5AReIkcw CONTRACTED - Starring Najarra Townsend and Alice MacDonald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chqtOlOEdsY Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third. He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers. You can follow him on: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rynoryder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rynoryder SnapChat: http://www.snapchat.com/rynoryder11 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RynoRyder11 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user14099549 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rynoryder11 Anchor: https://www.anchor.fm/rynoryder Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ourryanmc... Blogspot: https://rynoryder.blogspot.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

This audio is from my first ever talk that I gave at the beginning of this year. I've become MUCH more comfortable talking and telling my story and talking with passion, but I was nervous as FUCK to give this talk. BUT, I swallowed any judgement and got up and did it. I definitely scared the living shit out of these kids, but at least I did it and I hope to do many, many more throughout my life. I believe I have a natural ability and gift to lead others and help encourage them to at least think bigger. Whether or not they take any action on it is up to them. Enjoy! Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third. He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

About a week ago I posted the audio commentary I did for the feature film, "Evidence." People seemed to really enjoy it so I thought I would post the other commentary from the DVD extras that was done by the two stars of the film, Abigail Richie and Ashley Bracken! Theirs is definitely lighter in tone than mine, and they both give a ton of insight into what it was like being in the film. If you've seen it, you'll know these two girls were put through the fucking WRINGER on this movie. They never once complained and always gave it 100% effort and determination. I'm very proud of both of their performances and I encourage any aspiring OR established actors give this a listen. There are definitely some jewels of knowledge that any actor can learn from. Enjoy! Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third. He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!! This is the audio from a podcast interview I did earlier this year. Enjoy!! Ryan McCoy sits down for his first interview EVER! "The DreamMason," Alex Terranova interviews Ryan for his podcast from Ryan's home in Topanga, California. This is an in-depth look at the REAL struggles behind what it is like to be an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Ryan gives his viewpoints and experiences about the industry, what he is doing now and also where he sees it going. Ryan also opens up about going through a mental breakdown back in 2017, and his recent diagnoses of having bipolar disorder and the adjustments he's had to make because of it and how he has now been able to harness it and use it to better his life and others. Ryan McCoy is a writer first, filmmaker second, entrepreneur third. He has written and produced two feature films, and is beginning to expand out to give talks and share his experience with the next generation of young filmmakers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rynoryder/support