Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director.
Ryan most recently served as overall Visual Effects Supervisor for F1: The Movie, reuniting with director Joseph Kosinski to design effects that are invisible yet essential—immersing audiences in the film’s heart-pounding action without ever perceiving the craft behind it.
Previously, he oversaw the visual effects on Top Gun: Maverick, earning an Academy Award nomination for his work. He demonstrates a particular interest in the convergence of live-action stunts and visual effects—sophisticated, invisible work born from close collaboration with directors, cinematographers, and physical departments. Combining these techniques with a deep understanding of digital effects, he strives for results that feel grounded and authentic.
An entrepreneur as well as a filmmaker, Ryan co-founded the visual effects studio Atomic Fiction, guiding its growth to over 350 employees. Under his leadership, the team delivered projects such as Blade Runner 2049, Deadpool, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ghost in the Shell, Star Trek Beyond, and Cosmos, which earned him an Emmy nomination. Atomic Fiction was acquired by Deluxe in 2018.
Earlier in his career, Ryan’s supervisor credits included Hellboy, Sin City, and Superman Returns. He began at Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Ranch at just 18 years old, working directly with George Lucas to design key sequences for Star Wars: Episode I.
He is a member of both the Television Academy and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.