RYAN CURTIS | DIRECTOR
Ryan Curtis grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Attending Fitchburg State University on a basketball scholarship, Ryan studied Broadcast Journalism and Theater. While in college, Ryan joined the US ARMY. Serving eight years with two deployments, Ryan attributes his creative passion and leadership to his time and valuable training in the military.
Following his service, Ryan relocated to Los Angeles. He wrote and directed multiple Veteran centric digital series, films and original content that have been featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA and THE VIEW. His last short film FATHERS & SONS has picked up five festival wins and five best director awards. His latest comedy feature, PROTECTORS OF PALM SPRINGS, was a quarter finalist in the Final Draft Big Break competition. He recently wrapped production on his action comedy pilot, REPO’D. Some of his training includes UCLA’s Television Director program and ABC’s veteran director program. Known for his technical and creative skill behind camera, Ryan aims to flip the Veteran narrative of PTSD and negativity on its head, making a point of emphasis to advocate Veteran successes, positivity and grooming tomorrow’s leaders and tastemakers through storytelling.
DAVID B. MEADOWS | PRODUCER, ACTOR
David B. Meadows was raised in the coal mountain town of Wheeling, West Virginia before joining the US Navy after High School. He served for over a decade as a member of the US Navy SEAL teams, primarily operating as a Sniper and Reconnaissance Specialist while performing multiple combat operations in Afghanistan. After his service was completed, Dave followed a surprise passion for Acting and began training and working in theater throughout Virgina. His talent led him to pursue Theater Training in New York with the Michael Howard Conservatory, and subsequently, the Prestigious "Studio of New York" Conservatory, before heading off to Europe to Study the classics with the Prague Shakespeare Company. Over the years Dave has honed his work in theater and film across the United States and Europe performing in such plays as: The Great Gatsby, Othello, Midsummer Nights Dream, Death of a Salesman, and Henry V. Dave's theatrical accomplishments led him into film and TV, including: Captain Phillips, Imperium, Banshee, House of Cards, Superstition. Recently he starred in the critically acclaimed Feature Film-- "The Manson Brothers-Story of the Midnight Zombie Massacre" and is currently raising hell with the Cast of "Walker", on The CW, as Clay Cooper- the rules be damned--get things-done cowboy.
JUSTIN FOLGER | PRODUCER
Justin grew up in Massachusetts and moved west after college. In 2011, he started working in the production industry in Los Angeles. In 2012 he began work for a Las Vegas based production company, growing into their in-house producer and production manager. Involved with any type of production that came to Vegas, Justin has experience in feature films, both domestic and international, tv shows, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and more. In 2022, he moved back to Los Angeles to further his video production career.
Justin’s goal is to actualize ideas into productions through budgeting, planning and execution.