Ryan Dacko (born 1978) is an independent filmmaker based in Syracuse, New York. Dacko served in the United States Coast Guard and used his free time while on a tour of duty at Antarctica to create the screenplay of And I Lived, a melodrama about high school lovers threatened by peer pressure and class warfare.[1] And I Lived debuted at the B-Movie Film Festival in 2005 and won two awards.[2]
In 2007, Dacko premiered Plan 9 from Syracuse, a documentary that followed his attempt to gain attention from a prominent film producer by staging a cross-country run from Syracuse to Hollywood.[3] The film received screenings on the U.S. film festival circuit[4] and won awards for Best Picture and Best Director at the 2008 New Haven Underground Film Festival.[5] Plan 9 from Syracuse was released in August 2008 on DVD by SRS Cinema.[6]
The Jaws Obsession & The Book of Quint
editOn the December 8th 2021, Ryan released the first episode[7] of "The Jaws Obsession"[8] podcast was released. The podcast focuses on exploring every aspect of the 1975 classic blockbuster "Jaws", both the on-set and in-universe. On May 7, 2022, in episode 20[9] it was revealed that Ryan had completed the writing on his novel "The Book of Quint"[10] based on the character portrayed on screen by Robert Shaw. On the same episode it was revealed that an Indiegogo campaign was launched. On June 27, Ryan revealed that the campaign grossed $3,000, officially granting a limited run in October of the same year. Later that year, Ryan revealed that 300 books were printed.
On October 3, 2022, in "The Jaws Obsession" Episode 41, titled "Permission Granted!",[11] Ryan revealed that he was granted permission by Benchley IP, LLC to move the novel into publication.
On February 24, 2023, Ryan revealed via Instagram[12] that "The Book of Quint" is represented by William Pettit Literary Agency.
To share with you, prove to you, convince you, or remind you, that JAWS is the greatest movie of all time.
- The Jaws Obsession[13]
References
edit- ^ Film Threat interview Interview on Film Threat
- ^ B-Movie Film Festival 2005 Awards
- ^ Syracuse Post-Standard/Syracuse.com coverage of the film
- ^ “Underground Film Festival Moves To West Hartford,” Hartford Courant, September 27, 2008
- ^ “Year 5 Award Winners,” New Haven Underground Film Festival
- ^ “Movie Marathon Man,” Syracuse New Times, September 18, 2008
- ^ Development, PodBean. "The Jaws Obsession Episode 1 | The Jaws Obsession". jawsob2025.podbean.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "JawsOB". JawsOB. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ Development, PodBean. "The Jaws Obsession | a podcast by Jaws Obsession". jawsob2025.podbean.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Book of Quint". JawsOB. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ Development, PodBean. "The Jaws Obsession Episode 41: Permission Granted! | The Jaws Obsession". jawsob2025.podbean.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Ryan on Instagram: "The Book of Quint now represented by @williampettitagencyatlanta for literary publishing and book to film development. To all Jaws fans throughout the world, early Book of Quint readers and supporters, the critical next step has been taken as talent and literary agent Bill Pettit is now taking the helm. Everyone's support threw fuel into the fire, and Bill saw the glow on the horizon. . Huge thanks to @shaunoro for the unboxing video and passing word along to the agency. Jon Tedder @orca_rebuild sent the book to Shaun and wheels were set into motion. . The Book of Quint now has solid representation for its approach to publishers, while at the same time, its development for the big screen. These are exciting times to be a Jaws fan. . There is a lot of work being done behind the scenes right now. I look forward to recording the next episode of the Jaws Obsession early next week for a proper update. . For all Book of Quint media, literary, film inquiries follow @williampettitagencyatlanta Link in the bio #bookofquint #jawsprequel #quint #literaryagent #bookstagram #jaws #jawsmovie #jawsobsession #jawsfansunited #jawsliterature #publishing #neverstop #forwardmotion Art credit @leegoatboyhartnup"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "About". JawsOB. Retrieved 2023-02-25.