Ryan William Binse is an American film producer and United States Navy veteran who produced the films A Rodeo Film (2019), South of 8 (2016), We All Die Alone (2021) and was a line producer for the film The Baby Pact (2021). He served in the U.S. Navy from 2005–2016 before seeking a career in film production through UCLA Extension and AFI Conservatory.

Ryan Binse
Binse in 2019
Born
Ryan William Binse

(1984-12-05) December 5, 1984 (age 39)
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
OccupationFilm producer
Employers
Notable work
Parents
  • George Binse
  • Mary Bick

Early life edit

Binse was born in Houston, Texas[1] to George Binse and Mary Bick in 1984. He graduated in 2003 from James E. Taylor High School and joined the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program. Binse began training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois in 2005.[2] He was promoted to petty officer first class and served until 2016 when he received a Bachelor of Science – Nuclear at Excelsior College and Certificate – Producing at UCLA Extension.[3][4]

Career edit

In 2017, Binse was fixing electrical boxes on ships[5] when he produced Fletcher and Jenks, a film initially made for the 48 Hour Film Project, that received multiple nominations at GI Film Festival San Diego.[6] In 2018, he found work in the production department at HBO through Veterans in Media & Entertainment Internship program.[3][5] In 2019, he produced A Rodeo Film by Darius Dawson when he got his Master of Fine Arts – Producing at AFI Conservatory[7][8][3] and interned at Silver Pictures. Dawson said he and Binse plan to turn that project into a feature film.[9] In 2022, a film he produced called We All Die Alone screened at GI Film Festival San Diego[10] and Dances with Films.[11]

Filmography edit

Year Title Notes
2016 Fletcher and Jenks [6]
South of 8 [1]
2019 A Rodeo Film [1]
2021 We All Die Alone [10]
The Baby Pact line producer[1]

Accolades edit

Festival Year Title Award Result Ref.
48 Hour Film Project, San Diego 2016 Fletcher and Jenks Best Film Nominated
GI Film Festival San Diego 2017 Fletcher and Jenks Best Film Made by a Veteran or Service Member Nominated [12]
San Diego Film Week 2017 South of 8 Best Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller Feature Won [13]
San Diego Film Awards 2017 South of 8 Best Narrative Feature Film Nominated [14]
American Black Film Festival 2020 A Rodeo Film HBO Short Film Award Finalist [15]
South Georgia Film Festival 2020 A Rodeo Film Best Featurette Won [8]
Burbank International Film Festival 2022 We All Die Alone Best LGBTQ Short Film Won [16]
Georgia Shorts Film Festival 2022 We All Die Alone Best Dark Comedy Won [17]
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema 2022 We All Die Alone Best Short Film Nominated [18]
Indie Spirit Award Won
Oceanside International Film Festival 2022 We All Die Alone Best Narrative Short Film Nominated [19]
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival 2022 We All Die Alone Best Narrative Short – Audience Choice Award Won [18]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Watch American Film Institute Movies". American Film Institute. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  2. ^ Katy News (2005-08-26). "HOMETOWN HEROES". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  3. ^ a b c "Meet Ryan Binse of Nu Dymensionz - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Voyage LA. 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  4. ^ "Ryan Binse Producer/Production Manager Los Angeles, CA". Backstage. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  5. ^ a b Baker, Chuck N. (2019-08-01). "Help for Veterans Seeking Movie/Entertainment Jobs". Nevada Department of Veterans Services. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  6. ^ a b Dixon, David (2017-10-20). "Local talent at a patriotic event". SDNews. Archived from the original on 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  7. ^ Pedersen, Erik (2019-10-29). "AFI Fest Raises Curtain On Full 2019 Lineup". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  8. ^ a b Brown, Jason (2020-03-14). "SGFF Announces 2020 Festival Awards". South Georgia Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  9. ^ Baranowska, Carmela (2021-07-09). "Focus on AFI Conservatory - A Rodeo Film". We Are Moving Stories. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  10. ^ a b "GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Film Lineup for 2022 Season". GI Film Festival San Diego. 2022-03-30. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  11. ^ "WE ALL DIE ALONE | Dances With Films". Dances with Films. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
  12. ^ "GI Film Festival San Diego Selects 12 Titles for Local Film Showcase". GI Film Festival San Diego. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  13. ^ SD Film Week Award Winners- Juried Awards at the Wayback Machine (archived August 16, 2018)
  14. ^ 2017 San Diego Film Awards Nominations at the Wayback Machine (archived November 14, 2018)
  15. ^ "Finalists Announced For The 2020 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO Short Film Competition". Warner Bros. Discovery. 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  16. ^ "2022 AWARD WINNERS / NOMINEES". Burbank International Film Festival. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  17. ^ "GEORGIA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL - 2022 Award Nominations". Cinema Life. Archived from the original on 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  18. ^ a b "Indie: U-Z". LA Film Festivals. Archived from the original on 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  19. ^ "OIFF 2022 Winners". Oceanside International Film Festival. Retrieved 17 April 2022.

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